REASSEMBLING THE SACRED

an exhibition of clay spheres and mandalas

Darrell Oike is a mixed media artist who is based in Vancouver and Tlell, Haida Gwaii. Reassembling the Sacred is an installation of pit-fired clay spheres and mandalas that have been cracked and meticulously re-assembled by sewing and binding. Oike’s work is inspired by Hindu and Buddhist sacred geometry and patterns and a vision of healing for the earth and her inhabitants.

Reassembling the Sacred is informed by artist Darrell Oike’s worldview. His deep interest in the universalities of human experience has been shaped by his travels to many parts of the world and his studies of different cultures, religions and philosophies as well as by his mixed Japanese and European heritage.

Presented by Powell Street Festival, Numen Gallery, and explorASIAN

May 29 to July 12, 2009: The Further Adventures of Girl - Diyan Achjadi

Opening: Thursday 28 May, 7-9 pm

The Further Adventures of Girl addresses the complexity of negotiating the current socio-political climate through the simplistic visual language of children’s media. Diyan Achjadi’s print series portray a single character, “Girl”, as she navigates perilous dystopic landscapes informed by news events and popular culture images in cartoon-like visual narratives.

The City of Richmond is a Community Partner of explorASIAN

Please visit our COMMUNITY EVENTS calendar for more event listings

Past Events

May 1, 2009: Opening Celebration - Vince Mai with Special Guests
explorASIAN is pleased to present dynamic jazz artist and composer

Vince Mai

Nominated this year for Wind Instrumentalist of the year by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards 2009!

A dynamic soloist and well known member of various Canadian jazz and funk groups, Vince is also a top call studio musician in the Pacific Northwest. He explores contemporary smooth-groove jazz from a world perspective, inspired by his travels and performances throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas. more…

Sample mp3: MHouse Nuno Tetra Subte

Time: 7:30PM
Venue: Frederic Wood Theatre, UBC

May 16, 2009: explorASIAN Friends & Family Day

explorASIAN celebrates Asian Heritage Month with a day of family friendly activities and international arts & craft making demonstrations. This community event includes live music concerts, dance performances, and interactive sessions on Asian arts and crafts. Meet some of the local Asian Canadian arts, culture, and community groups. Admission to the Garden is by donation. All proceeds go to Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and amazement!

Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Getting to the Garden

Performance/Activities
Gu Zheng
Bamboo Flute
Poetry Reading
International Champion Magic Show
Classical Indian Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Gu Zheng
Magic Show
Bamboo Flute
Ocarina Flutes
Tai Chi
Kung Fu
Filipino Neo-Ethnic Dance

All Day Fun Activities
Asian Artifact Exhibition
Fortune Telling Joss Sticks
Children’s Arts & Crafts
Mini Chinese School - Learn to Write in Chinese!
Cheng Er Photo Fun - Take a photo with Cheng Er & Take her home
Chinese Zodiac - Asian Holiday Fun
Bean Bag Toss - Asian Holiday Fun
Mongolian Acupressure
Garden Tours - Guided Tour
Chinese Chess
Asian Canadian Arts
ojha-angel - angel of silk print “art to wear”
Adoptive Families Association of BC

Festival Preview Events

April 18: Asia Voila | UBC

April 19: Gamelan Extravaganza

April 23: Chinese Music: A Musical Mosaic

April 25: Liu Fang in Concert (explorASIAN Preview Concert)

April 28 - June 20: Exhibition of Clay Spheres and Mandalas by Darrell Oike

Media Releases

April 20 2009: Liu Fang in Concert (Photo)

April 20 2009: Vince Mai with Special Guests (Photo)

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