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I see you've created a video format with artist biography, work and opinion sections, plus the blooper option at the end which lightens up the mood of this highly conceptual art exhibition. I also appreciated the thought and patience you gave to each and every piece in the show. I don't look at conceptual art very much but I found your explanations helpful in understanding where the artist is coming from so great work on that. Keep it up !!

So much to take in here--fascinating. If I could see this show in person, I could spend a lot of time peering into the bell jar, and many hours studying the many objects and images, The display highlighted at 13:44 looks like a cupboard with the 'rope anchor' as the opener (what's inside?); I listened to the featured song on the record, A Travers de Monmartre...has to do with loss of innocence as one matures. Significance?

Thanks for sharing this wonderful body of work. I can see what you mean about evidence of the figure. I also really like your texts that add information about the work, specially historic facts on art and life. It makes for a richer experience. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers !!!

a rather different take on contemporary art as the work is figurative and you don't see much of that these days. although having been in Hope, BC and seeing a lot of wooden public art works made with the chainsaw, i think that aligns with this aesthetic. also the folk art tradition of woodcarving is a reference. overall i think the work has to be experienced and video may not be the best way to convey what you were talking about ... the smell of cedar, the life size quality of the work and the emotion evoked. thanks for sharing this and i'll try to experience the work in person.

thanks for sharing the work of this artist. the premise of being influced by his parents, a psychic and a musician, almost appears like a "joke" with subtle undertones. i enjoyed seeing the works in the show. well considered and in my opinion, personal homage to his parents.

Sounds ominous. Looming Jacquard Q+2.

Thanks Paul!

These prints are amazing !! The colours are so vibrant and from the closeups they look expertly carved. I also like that you expanded on the amateur nature of the artists which today seems to relate with a lot of artists having other jobs to make ends meet. It was true then and it's true now. Thanks for sharing your collection. It was a treat to see them and to hear your explanation. Nicely done.

Thank you for visiting and making a video of the exhibit!

What a wonderful tribute to an artist whose artistic life spans 70 years. You don't get much of that. And Thank You for highlighting the work of this artist. It proves that our creative life only ends when we do. Wonderful, just wonderful.

Thanks for sharing this video of a seasoned female artist. It's wonderful to see work that is informed by a lived experience and not just an imagined conceptual one.

Thank you for making this video and sharing the works of these two talented artists. I like both painters, their individual was of expressing their lives. I believe they are reflecting on their life where Olga is more the "joie de vivre" as you mentioned in your video, and with Nadya's instrospective solitude. I think both artists are still young and I appreciate their respective styles. I'm older so it takes me a bit to get used to the new styles in painting. That's what I like about your channel. It's not click-bait, the videos are made with care. I hope you continue creating these videos. They're not for everybody but I certainly appreciate them.

Wonderful video! I also appreciated your extensive knowledge about the artist's works and how you articulated the multiple layers behind the artist's photography. I saw the exhibition and Michael Love's " Self-Portrait with Rifle" is absolutely stunning! Thanks for making this such an engaging video:))

Nice video !! Very clear explanation of the artist's project. I really like the way you respect the artist's work and your interpretation of it through art history and your own opinion. It creates meaningful dialog. Again, another enjoyable video !!

Looks like you had a hard time getting this video together ... dodging pedestrians, traffic and recovering from COVID. Yikes !! You're a brave man with a mission, and I'm glad you pulled through. In all I thought is was both informative and funny. And that guy whistling, talk about lemons and making lemonade. Enjoyed it as usual. Please keep doing these videos even though they are not very popular with the "viral" crowd (pardon the pun).

An interesting take on a former grand residence and its occupants. Almost conjuring the spirits in an artistic seance by empowering the objects that may have once occupied the mansion. I like the Ghostbusters reference too, it related to your description of Vancouver as Hollywood North. You come up with some interesting connections with the art and I think that is very perceptive of you. Enjoyed it !!

What an extraordinary show !! A personal vision that actually communicates to the public rather than being obscure. I like how fiction plays a role in the objects that were created, and the theme is cohesive. Your narrative tour also adds to the dialog and understanding of the work. If I were to happen upon the gallery, I would be delighted even without knowing much about the show. Bravo !!!

Beautiful stuff! thank you for keeping up the grind man

Thank you once again for sharing the work of this artist and for shedding your insights. For me, it helps put the work in context and allows me to think of other things associated with the art. I can help but see that some of the ceramic forms are also represented in the woodcuts which in my mind creates a connection between the two media. Cool work and congrats to the artist.

Thanks for this informative video. Haven't heard of the artist nor the saint but the research into both is interesting. I observed that in some artistic circles, the more unknown ... esoteric ... trivial ... types of information is popular funny enough. I enjoy it and there's enough popular culture out there that the trivial is elevated to the more interesting. Cheers !! And keep it up.

Beautiful scenery over the water. As for public art, it's an acquired taste but I'm glad it's outside for everyone to enjoy or ignore. That's the nature of public art, it doesn't need white walls to exist, it just needs to be out there in the public and becomes part of the landscape. And I admire this work by Rebecca Belmore. The colors resonate well with the background but the message is somewhat lost unless you read the panel. I'm glad it's there though, and thanks for doing this video.

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Thanks for sharing the video. Felt nostalgic for all those things the artist is interested in. Haven't read a copy of MAD magazine in years, is it still in the newstands? And too bad about the gimbal but the video worked well without it. No doubt you overcame the problem so good on ya !! Keep on truckin ... !!

So many ceramic artists out there but very few are dedicated to form and its relationship to the earth. Many are simply decorative and utilitarian so it's great to see this show where the artist shows reverence for the craft of pottery, the simplicity of form and it's earthly source. It's magical when things are fundamental and basic. Love it !! And Thanks for sharing.

I like the artist's work but right now there's a lot of female-gendered indigenous artists that are getting their due mainly because of the bipoc movement, a political checkmark when it comes to government grants. Sometimes the art produced isn't that great but this show is beyond indigenous craft and/or identiy. It is a contemporary comment of the state of first nations survivability for the future. Thanks.

I enjoyed this. Don't know much about this type of art but you put it in a historical context that is easy to relate to. My opinion is still out though on whether I consider this art or not but it made me think that just because it's on the wall doesn't mean it's art. Thanks ... I'm getting fucked up now .. just kidding aside.

these paintings are really amazing ... the trompe l'oeil effect is mesmerizing. if you hadn't pointed out that the works are flat, i would have thought they were textured. wonderful work and thanks for documenting this work.

thanks for making this video. i think it's important to show this type of work by bipoc artists. it's a way to gain an appreciation of different viewpoints without it being subjected to the white settler gaze as they are often the authors of history. things are definitely changing. nice work !!

Thanks for sharing the artist's work and your story about the grandmother and needlepoint. That was sweet !!

thank you for showing this video. i was particularly interested in your comment about Diego Rivera, the socialists and the working "man" images that Janine uses in her paintings to represent people in the community. this ties in well with the regional comment you also made. those dots connected nicely. please continue to do more of these kinds of videos that are knowledgeable and not "click baity". cheers.

Thanks for sharing her work and for taking time to include details in the description area. It's good to have it there as a reference. I often read the description after viewing your videos. Nice !!

Interesting and entertaining in a serious and funny way. I kept thinking of the Presence of Absence ... the record of an anal fart or like capturing a photo of a ghostly apparition. I liked it. 🙂

I like the mix of the real with the fake. Not sure why the necktie work is in the show though, kinda distracting and breaks the cohesion somewhat.

Seldom see something anthropological in a contemporary art gallery. I like the installation and the significance of each and every facet/object that makes up the "costume" such as the animal furs and bones.

Pretty esoteric body of work but cohesive. With all this AI and war everywhere in the news, can't really help but confront it. The work is conceptually driven but explores materials in an interesting way I think. I'll be watching 🙂 ... and Thanks as usual for sharing.

I had to rewatch this video as I saw the "curtain" installation recently and made me think more on the aesthetics of friendship and its collaboration. Most of the time Art needs time to "stew over" until the flavour is just right. Thanks again.

Hello Paul and thanks....two contacts came to mind when the gallery owner mentioned the work traveling to other places that might provide helpful leads. One is Andrew Edlin in NYC who started Outsider Arts fair (very nice person also) and place in SF caled Creativity Explored which has supported a wide variety of artists in developing their artistic paths.

"For this piece of art, they increased my medication at the psyc ward"

Wow, theres absolutely no gratitude, dehumanizing Caucasians. As if they've never invented or solved or made life and people more able to thrive in the context of reality..... so much rationalizations here. Bordering on propaganda and comedy, take your pick.

I admire the artist's strength and bravery in externalizing her pain through her work in such a tactile way. It can't be easy but I hope it is helping her heal from the trauma. Thanks for sharing this very personal, tragic journey.

Thanks for sharing your collection. These collages are great !! And to think he's a self taught artist. Makes sense that he makes collages, it feels like jazz on paper. The influences are rich, diverse and full of life, a life that he lived. Love it !!

I really impressed with the artist's dedication to his ceramic journey. wonderful to see the work that seems personal and natural. I think it's exquisite. Thank you for sharing this.

Just happened upon this video when I was looking at your channel's older videos. I saw the video months ago and didn't have much to say but now I'm gaining an appreciation for it, especially the notion of utility regarding pottery and ceramics. These works are sculptures to begin with regardless of what they are made of. Utilitarianism is something we have to get over when it comes to Art. Thanks.

It can't be easy to do group shows as there are many artists to discuss. Your video is informative and give enough to peek the interest for some if not most of the artists. Keep it up and Thanks !!

Yeah, damn those awful white people…leave them to their own devices and before you know it, they will end up building multi story structures and recording history. We can’t be having any of that🤡

Hey tried to hit thumbs up but it didnt work. Yes great detail and respect for artists....draws you to do further research. In general lets only be supportive of homeless people ... ❤

Thanks for giving descriptions on each of the artists in the show. That's so respectful and together with the texts and pop-ups provided, it gives a fuller picture of artists who are unfamiliar. And I hope that guy at the end of the video gets his sh*t together. Is he homeless?

Another one of those informative videos with deep meaning direct from the artist. I like this interview style video with the artist speaking, gives a complete overview of the show from the creator. Thanks again.

I've been watching your channel and I really enjoy your commentary and the additional texts added at the bottom of the screen. It adds context to the artworks and in my opinion enriches the viewing experience. Well done and thanks.

Thanks for making this video. It's nice to see the work of emerging (and unfamiliar) artists being exhibited, giving them a chance at sharing their point of view to the world. And with all new things and perspectives, it requires an investment in time to understand their work. I appreciate how you present their work in an accessible and disarming way through your videos.