Opening Night of "WITHIN CELLS INTERLINKED" A New Exhibit of Ceramics, Metalwork and Sculpture, Curated by Charlinee Wichaidit Jan 22, 2026

I often visit the Craft Council of BC, on Granville Island, as it features such a wide variety of Art and Crafts, and the collections and events are always changing. Please have a look at my instagram to see more or check out the specific reels for (Kinuka Hara, Isis Costa, full exhibit) of the reception, last night to see the gallery, the crowd and some of the Artists and Staff who welcomed us to an evening of looking at and thinking about the complexities and beauty of all of the pieces in this exhibit, WITHIN CELLS INTERLINKED, featuring 5 Artists: Isis Costa, Kinuka Hara, Naomi Zhang, Jordan Mitchell and Tatiana Ragonesi, as well as many other Artists, throughout the entire space. I have enjoyed the CCBC's annual Earring Show and blogged about one in 2022, here. I look forward to the next one May 7-28th!! Since I do love jewellery, I will focus here on the jewellery by Isis Costa currently a student in the VCC Jewelry program, and Kinuka Hara, whose ceramic stoneware 'wearable art' headpiece and necklaces, titled: In the Flow of Sakura Petals, reminds me of the cherry blossoms here and in Japan. She is thinking about Spring and "...the beauty of nature" but also about family and her experience in Japan and in Vancouver. I was thinking about how the beads were petal shaped and would move as you walked or turned your head.I wondered how it would look with a kimono and the sounds it might make in a quiet tea room or at Queen Elizabeth Park, in Cherry Blossom Season. Isis Costa had many pieces in her collection: earrings, rings, brooches, and bracelets. Here are 10 photos and a description with each. It seems that Isis is reflecting on the inner spaces of the Artist and all humans, as well as the inner layers/compartments of each piece. Her sterling silver work is strong and draws the eye. Her rings, brooches and bracelets are shapes I have never seen before. Isis had the support of some of her fellow students from VCC at this fantastic evening at CCBC. I look forward to being at her graduation and being able to buy something special. "Within Cells Interlinked" is on now so I encourage you to get to 1386 Cartwright St., Granville Island and see Art at its very best!