Sarah McNeil is a printmaker and painter based in Vancouver. Her work primarily involves folklore and
nature, with a focus on bold contrasts. Each print is carved and pulled by hand, making individual prints
slightly unique. When she is not carving and painting, she is probably at the movies, or walking around the seawall.
My oldest and first art memory would be sketching ninja turtle figures back in '88.
My grandma gave me $1 for an exquisite rendition of Michelangelo, and that basically sealed the deal. I became consumed with a feverish compulsion, and would thenceforth go on to spend hours and hours in quiet focus, recording the contents of my imagination in pencil and later paint.
Now, I fuse artistic tendencies with an engineering background to implement CAD software and manufacturing tools like CNC machining and 3D printing to bring forth the abstract and colorful compositions that form the basis of this installation, which is titled "Psychedelic Parametric Polylactic Acid."
Zahra Ahmad Akhoundi is a deaf artist based in Vancouver, working in ceramics, painting on pottery,
and photography. Her work draws inspiration from human experiences, nature, and cultural influences,
exploring concepts of identity and connection, and reflecting the relationship between people and their
environment. Zahra has exhibited her work in both Iran and Canada and continues to foster artistic and
cultural dialogue through her creations.
Bita Mohabbati is an internationally acclaimed artist based in Vancouver, Canada, originally from Tehran, Iran. With over three decades of experience, she works across painting and sculpture, with a strong background in arts education.
Her practice explores Realism, Surrealism, and Modernism and is known for its emotional depth and bold visual storytelling. Her portfolio includes nine solo exhibitions and over 40 group exhibitions across Iran, Europe, and North America. Since relocating to Canada in 2023, she continues to actively contribute to Vancouver’s art scene.
Trained in Fine Art and later as a Journeyperson Carpenter, I specialized in corporate installations of architectural concrete. Upon retirement, I travelled the globe assisting artists.
In my studio, I experimented exclusively with recycled materials and elementary hand tools to better appreciate the processes used by my clients. Covid locked me down, and my current output is a result of that period.
I have participated in numerous shows with members of the Sculptors Society of BC. My work sells well, and this income represents a significant part of my retirement. My installations are held by the Surrey Art Gallery, throughout the Fraser Valley Library system, and in private collections.
Knotty Tail provides high quality, eco-friendly, and luxurious bowties, bandanas, scrunchies, parents apparels, and ceramic kitchenware. We are passionate about creating quality items, carefully selecting the best sustainable fabrics for each piece. Our shop was inspired by our two rescued Corgis.
my name is jisoo, the crafty little illustrator behind the work of oddlybuddy. since i'm awful at coming up with jokes on the spot, i found a way to connect with people by taking time to create oddly charming and funny artworks instead. catch me around tabling at artist markets or painting the Vancouver scenery at cozy spots like yar cafe!
Behrouz Salehipour is a designer living in Vancouver. His debut book, Thinking in Eighths, draws on the spirit of the ghazal and the influence of medieval Persian poets. He hopes to share Persian culture through different mediums, whether through design, writing, or future creative work that highlights its depth and history.
Sara Salarvand lives and works in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and spends any spare moment writing while sipping coffee. Her work explores themes central to her womanhood: mental health, anxiety, relationships, self-doubt, healing, self-love, and more.
Much of her inspiration comes from life experiences deeply intertwined with nature. Her everyday goal is to balance happiness and health while enjoying the little things in life like coffee, books, and connecting with loved ones.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Christopher spent his formative years playing competitive soccer before attending Capilano University for theatre. He began writing as a hobby while waiting for auditions and quickly realized he enjoyed it more than acting.
Through his books, he hopes to add to the small collection of novels set in Vancouver and give readers a sense of the city they live in.
