Month: March 2016
Art World Expo: Vancouver Art, Fashion & Body Paint
When people think of Vancouver, most think of mountains, trees, ocean and, high priced real estate! If you aren’t from here, you probably won’t hear much about the huge pool of talent that lies within our city bounds unless you are a savvy collector or art buff.
One of the amazing thing that we get to do each year is feature amazing artists, designers and musicians. Among some in this year’s show include Nancy Perreault, an eclectic and wild designer who is humbly making waves in the city and beyond. Guests can expect a range of designs that range from ready to wear to a glamorous party to wild, one a kind pieces perfect for glass cases on walls.
Another highlight each year is the emtertainment. Among some of the great performers, Art World features some 20-30 performers each year including musicians, dancers, jugglers, hula hoppers, actors and of course musicians. Some of the artists performing this year include Gayle Arnold’s two person band The Strangest Days, as well as Kara Lockwood Music. In the past, we’ve highlighted local musicians including first time performers like Mat Walach to veteran rockers Bif Naked and Doug Fury. We pride ourselves in sharing local talent in all stages of their careers.
Another highlight of the show is our auction. Not only do the proceeds help support arts based initiatives such as arts programs for kids and adults, funds are also used to produce art exhibitions and support artists in the event. Guests can expect to bid on everything from hotel packages and BC activities and adventures to art from artists in our show and beyond!
This year, we are giving away two tickets each week when you repost this image and hashtag #artworldexpo!
Body paint by Jess Hawkins.
Line up!
Gary Weston 2014.
Glamour Noir theme this year. Consider purchasing a mask this year by Coastal Storm Gallery. $20/ea or included in a VIP ticket.
Guests can bid on amazing items and services in the auction.
Gilles Boenish-Artist, Designer and Digital Manufacturing Expert
Gilles BOENISCH

PhD in information Sciences & Communication. Artist, designer, and digital manufacturing expert.
Lives and works in Europe.
+ Docteur en Sciences de l’Information et de la Communication (SIC).
+ Membre du Centre de Recherches En Médiation (CREM), Université de Lorraine.
+ Membre de l’Artificial Intelligence Foundation (ALICE).
+ Membre de la Free Software Foundation (FSF).
+ Membre de la Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE).
+ Membre de l’Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
+ Membre de l’Organisation de promotion et de défense du logiciel libre (APRIL).
+ Membre du Chaos Computer Club e. V. (CCC)
+ Membre de la Maison des Artistes.
+ Fondateur du 3DPrintLab®
+ Co-fondateur du FabDataLab®
+ Conseiller scientifique de Wicri/LorExplor
+ Fondateur et conservateur du Virus Museum
Vit et travaille en Europe.
contact[at]digitaldefeat.fr
Ofer Samra-Actor Turned Painter

I believe Art is about being open and allowing life ideas, color, nature, people etc. to go in. Together, with the Artist’s passion, interests, feelings and point of view, a unique personal art is created.

“Since early age I was watching people, animals, nature. I was very curious and interested. Always asked about the nature of behavior.
Born in Israel, moved to the states in mid-eighties, Ofer pursued acting ( Role of “Yusef” in “True Lies”). ”It was there in acting classes where we talked about painters”. That’s when the “Art” seed was planted.
“With painting, I’ve learned to express body, mind and spirit. After studying work by Caravaggio, Egon Schiele, Magritte and Picasso I found figurative work as the main tunnel to express life, passion, emotion, strength and character”.
Ofer’s most recent Art Exhibit was on May 14, 2015, at QART.COM Gallery in Marina Del Rey, California. The Exhibit included a large variety of Ofer’s latest work.


