New West Artists

February 10 – March 22, 2012.

New West Artists and The Network Hub are pleased to announce the First NWA Group Show called Look What We Do.

This four artist exhibit opens Friday, February 10, 2012 at The Network Hub’s space in New Westminster, on the Second Floor of The River Market, 810 Quayside Drive. The reception runs from 6 – 8 pm Friday and the exhibition continues on for six weeks, until March 22, 2012.

New West Artists

Opening Reception: Nov 25
November 25-27

“The portraits, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures pay homage to the unique individuals who shape the life of New Westminster. The varied identities of the subjects and the talents of the artists create an incredible array honoring the people, culture and artistic legacy of New Westminster” – Laura Vladimirova, Curator

Jason Athen

Opening Reception: July 25
July 25 – August 25, 2011

The newest artist showcasing at The Artwork Hub is Jason Athen, a Pennsylvania-born artist, originally educated in the culinary arts and fiber optics truly discovered his passion and himself in his paintings.

The Vancouver artist gets his inspiration from delving into his emotions and sharing that through art. He takes every day settings and photography and combines them with underlying themes by drawing on past & present experiences. He uses layers to express the complexity of people and the world we all reside in.

Jonathan Taggart

June 16 – July 16, 2011

“The Friction of Distance” offers a series of stories from Jonathan Taggart’s recent work with First Nations communities in British Columbia. A collection of compelling and impactful narratives woven around themes of vibrant resiliency, the exhibition opens with Taggart’s exploration of the remote territories of the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, illuminating the cultural and economic implications of isolation as the group transitions through the BC Treaty process. The friction of another distance is recounted in Taggart’s document of one young family’s successful bid to bring their children out of foster care, and lastly…

Scott Sueme

May 3 – June 15, 2011

As the graffiti scene in Vancouver influenced Scott early on, he found himself absorbingthe advice of older style writers. Soon after, Scott adopted the phrase “Sue Me” as an alias. Scott as “Sue Me” has come to embody the apposition of the “refined artist” and the desire to rebel through artistic outlets.

Scott’s DIY-nature led him away from Emily Carr Art Institute in 2005 so that he couldsink himself into the graffiti culture. Since leaving school, Scott has been commissionedby Nike, Microsoft, VANOC, City of Vancouver, Holt Renfrew, Lululemon and ShawCable on projects relating to graphic design, public art and corporate art ventures.