Art World Expo 2017 at Telus World of Science, Friday May 12, 2017

This is my third blog about Art World Expo, founded and produced by Monika Blichar. This has always been a fantastic event that provides a platform for artists and a magnificent array of Art in all of its many forms, including Performance Art and Music. I attended my first one in 2013 here and in 2015, here.

It is different each time, with different themes, performers and lots of new artists and designers. This year, the theme was the seven wonders of the world. Naturally I went as my own wonder: a wearer of local Artist/Designers, jacket/coat by Chloe Angus, local First Nation Designer, necklace by Carolyn Bruce and multicolored suede leather shoes by John Fluevog. Diskordance held a fantastic show at the central staircase at what we know as Science World. It seemed to me that everyone was wearing Carolyn Bruce Steampunk jewellery and accessories, even Carolyn. She says anyone with 'attitude' can wear her work, so that means all of us, right!

Rich Abarquez (Rich Connections) co-hosted and was wearing, what else?, an amazing bow tie by Carolyn Bruce. A great dancer, model, writer, teacher and emcee, I am sure Rich met every single attendee and introduced us all, too.

Masks by First Nation Artist, Randy Frank of Comox, called out for bids at the Silent Auction to raise money for the Make and Break Arts Foundation whose main goal is "Creating a foundation for arts to thrive in mainstream culture". You can find more information at here. The Silent Auction was a massive collection of Art, Jewellery, Vacations, Food and Beauty Baskets and more.

The midnight finale of the body painting contest is a great wrap up to a very colorful event for a great cause. Awards are given each year and rightly so! Painting on skin is much more difficult than on a flat surface and if not permanent, it is still a work of wearable art and a lasting memory.

Kudos to Monika Blichar and team for keeping ART at the front of the line. Look forward to Art World Expo in 2018.

Photos by Dianna and Colleen

Monika Blichar wearing Carolyn Bruce

All in Chloe Angus Designs

Marilyn R. Wilson and Dianna Drahanchuk

So many Vancouverites dress up for Monika's AWE (Art World Expo) and here is author and Vancouver Fashion Week Ambassador, Marilyn R. Wilson, "Cariboo" and Dianna D. who inspires me with her fashion bravado and always helps with photos.