170. A Drop on the Train

scenes from my art residency, and tv + radio appearances.

Dear reader,

In case you missed it, I am the artist-in-residence on the BC Translink, Vancouver’s public transit system, this month. Read the announcement post to learn about how I got this unique opportunity and what I intend to do with it.

I was on the CBC evening news. Here’s the segment (and my face)!

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🚈 Scenes from the Train

“Train stations fascinate me. Like airports and bus stops, they are hotspots of public activity…” - #168

This Friday evening, I was on the Millennium Line for the second session of my residency. In one direction, commuters headed home after a long day of work. In the other direction, young people boarded with plans for Friday night.

I made some quick portraits for a group of teens - “Yo, this is some TikTok level shit!” - and others that asked about my work.

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📻 Live on CBC Radio

On Monday morning, I did an interview on the Early Edition with Stephen Quinn on CBC Radio Vancouver.

I spoke about quitting the academic ladder to become a writer, my goals with the Translink residency, and why I love to draw in public spaces:

“My art is a way to feel comfortable in foreign places, to try to understand strangers and the way communities live, even looking at it from a distance, even when you feel like an outsider.”

I made it to the website too!

🔁 This month with SneakyArt Insiders

🎯 I am auditing my year’s work with SneakyArt Insiders. Last week, I shared one brave moment, one big disappointment, and one big win from 2022. This week, I spoke about following through on a creative resolution and discovering the joys of art abandonment.

🎙 Next week, I will speak about the year’s other media appearances and share my favourite conversations on the SneakyArt Podcast.

💻 The last Insider Hangout of the year is scheduled for 31 Dec. I will flip through the year’s sketchbooks, share my drawing technique, and reveal my big plans for 2023.

To be in the loop -

Thank you for your time and attention. See you next week!