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Welcome to explorASIAN - Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in Canada extended to July 4, 2009: Exhibition of Clay Spheres and Mandalas by Darrell Oike
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 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 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!
Performance/Activities 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) Contests Check out our weekly contest on straight.com
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