Shape + Texture: A Visual Symphony

Ellen Bang

Shakun Jhangiani

Yeonmi Kim

Abstract artists Ellen Bang, Shakun Jhangiani & Yeonmi Kim search for harmony within & with the world through dynamic experiments in shape, texture, colour & media including paint & reclaimed materials.

Ellen Bang is a Vancouver based Danish/Canadian artist working primarily in abstracts as a means of expression. For her, abstract painting offers an opportunity to explore & convey relationships between lines, forms & colours in an honest & intuitive way. Bang's work in acrylic paint reflects a continued interest in visual rhythms. She is fascinated by structures & systems found in geological formations & architecture, as well as the rhythm & sound of spoken language & music. While her paintings are not about these phenomena, they influence her visual language, helping to establish a kind of visual poetry. Playing with perception, expectation & movement within the painting, Bang have chosen to express herself in her own abstract language.

Shakun Jhangiani, a North Vancouver artist originally from India, is an intuitive abstract artist. Her distinctive use of mixed media is a result of a lifelong passion for learning. Jhangiani enjoys experimenting with different media & techniques, discovering & developing new processes & means of expression. Creating intuitively, she gives over to her impulses & instincts, allowing the work to come into being with a natural flow. Jhangiani’s current work combines acrylic paint & charcoal with natural materials like crushed seashells, quartz & sand alongside repurposed cardboard, burlap & twine. Drawn to the healing spirit of nature, Jhangiani’s work often features elements suggesting shorelines, moon filled skies & open fields that she hopes will inspire moments of contemplation.

Yeonmi Kim is a multidisciplinary artist from Powell River, born & raised in South Korea. Her practice includes fashion, interior design, fine art & craft. Kim’s current work considers, & is inspired by sustainable practices, aiming to raise awareness & motivate change about the amount we waste in daily life. She uses discarded materials to create art that addresses environmental changes & consumerism, while celebrating the needs & joy of nature. Naturally weathered driftwood, repurposed plywood from construction sites, & fragments of wooden doors serve as the primary materials for collage like sculptures & carvings. Discovering the latent potential & hidden narratives within discarded materials Kim takes us on a serene & contemplative journey.

Meet the Artists Reception

Fri. Aug. 1, 6 - 7 pm

Join us in celebrating the artists in this incredible exhibition! Meet these talented creators & learn about their inspirations & processes.

Artists Talk Livestream

Wed. July 30, 7 pm

Join us for an engaging conversation with the artists as they share insights into their inspirations & processes, & answer questions from viewers like you live!