Arts & Culture
McArthurGlen hosts more live art
By Hannah Scott, Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Published 11:32 PDT, Thu August 20, 2020
Last Updated: 12:19 PDT, Fri September 11, 2020
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Live art will be created at McArthurGlen for the next three weekends.
The artist-in-residence program, launched in July, will include a diverse set of artists and styles.
On Aug. 22 and 23, artist Olga Rybalko will create Coastal Reflections. Rybalko is a UBC graduate who combines her passions for art and travel to create landscapes.
After winning a 2012 art competition for her live speed-painting skills, Rybalko has turned live painting into a business. She captures weddings, events, and fundraisers on canvas as they unfold.
On Aug. 29 and 30, artist Karen Hollowell will create Forest Rhythm. Hollowell has studied in Syracuse and London, and has experience working with clients including Disney Publishing and The Smithsonian Institute.
Now exclusively a painter, Hollowell’s works have recently been used in TV set design. She was the 2019 artist for the Blues Music awards in Memphis.
On Sept. 5 and 6, artist Jace Junggyu Kim will create Dilemma. Kim was born and raised in Korea, where he was influenced by comic book art. He graduated from Emily Carr University with a bachelor’s degree in animation before transitioning to painting.
Kim uses a variety of mediums and is ambidextrous, with a distinct style for each hand that combine to show the struggle and harmony of being in between.
All live painting events will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The program supports and promotes local artists in partnership with the Chali-Rosso gallery.