Garden 10 – Ethereal

Behshid Farhangian is an Iranian-Canadian artist based in Vancouver, Canada, whose work explores the vibrant intersection of color, texture, and emotion. Originally from Tehran, Iran. Behshid immigrated to Canada in 2018 and quickly became involved in the local and international art scene. She is an active member of the Society of Iranian Painters, Iran Contemporary Art, and the Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Art of Iran. With a strong foundation in industrial engineering and historical restoration, Behind's artistic journey began as a way to express her passion for storytelling through visual mediums. Her works, which have been displayed in exhibitions across Canada, Iran, the US, Italy, and South Korea, reflect her deep connection to nature and her dynamic approach to painting.From solo shows in Tehran to group exhibitions at notable venues such as the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival and the CICA Museum, Behind's art continues to resonate with a diverse audience. As a dedicated educator, Behshid has been teaching drawing and painting since 2013, nurturing creativity in students of all ages. She also taught interior design at Tehran Conservatory University and founded the "Vis Annual Competition," a platform to support emerging artists in Tehran. Through her artwork, Behshid aims to evoke a sense of immersion, inviting viewers to experience the world in all its natural beauty and complexity. Her work is a testament to her commitment to creativity and her ongoing exploration of how art can connect people across cultures and experiences.

Lil Chrzan is known for her luminous West Coast oil paintings. Lil is an Honors graduate from Emily Care College of Art & Design. She has had over 70 solo shows in her career . Mostly recently „Travelogue” at Visual Space gallery in Vancouver in 2024. She has paintings at Lions Gate Hospital, VGH, St. Paul’s as well as St. Mary’s in Sechelt.

Behshid Farhangian is an Iranian-Canadian artist based in Vancouver, Canada, whose work explores the vibrant intersection of color, texture, and emotion. Originally from Tehran, Iran. Behshid immigrated to Canada in 2018 and quickly became involved in the local and international art scene. She is an active member of the Society of Iranian Painters, Iran Contemporary Art, and the Institute for Promotion of Contemporary Visual Art of Iran. With a strong foundation in industrial engineering and historical restoration, Behind's artistic journey began as a way to express her passion for storytelling through visual mediums. Her works, which have been displayed in exhibitions across Canada, Iran, the US, Italy, and South Korea, reflect her deep connection to nature and her dynamic approach to painting.From solo shows in Tehran to group exhibitions at notable venues such as the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival and the CICA Museum, Behind's art continues to resonate with a diverse audience. As a dedicated educator, Behshid has been teaching drawing and painting since 2013, nurturing creativity in students of all ages. She also taught interior design at Tehran Conservatory University and founded the "Vis Annual Competition," a platform to support emerging artists in Tehran. Through her artwork, Behshid aims to evoke a sense of immersion, inviting viewers to experience the world in all its natural beauty and complexity. Her work is a testament to her commitment to creativity and her ongoing exploration of how art can connect people across cultures and experiences.

Lil Chrzan is known for her luminous West Coast oil paintings. Lil is an Honors graduate from Emily Care College of Art & Design. She has had over 70 solo shows in her career . Mostly recently „Travelogue” at Visual Space gallery in Vancouver in 2024. She has paintings at Lions Gate Hospital, VGH, St. Paul’s as well as St. Mary’s in Sechelt.

Pico Masaki is a rare artist who can sing while playing traditional Asian instruments like the Koto and Guzheng, infusing her performances with a fresh, contemporary flair and a powerful, crystal-clear voice. She has showcased her talent at numerous festivals, including the Global Soundscapes Festival presented by the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra.Seira Hayakashi studied under Arthur Rowe at the University of Victoria, earning a Bachelor of Music. She has played keyboard in the rock band “Cherry Cola” alongside Tal Backman, known for his late 1999 hit "She's So High," which earned a BMI award. Seira has also accompanied various groups, including the Sakura Singers, at numerous festivals, showcasing her versatility and musical talent.Together, Pico and Seira create a unique fusion of Eastern and Western sounds, enriching the cultural landscape of their performances.

Norine Braun is a Vancouver singer-songwriter recording artist renowned for her soulful vocals and introspective songwriting in multiple genres. With 14 albums to her name, Braun's music explores themes of the environment, identity, heritage, and the universal journey of life. Her album Songs For Trees, is dedicated to the forests and the spirits within the trees was recorded and written thanks to a Canada Council For the Arts Award and a First Peoples' Cultural Council Award. The Vancouver Sun named Songs For Trees as "one of 5 albums you need to hear!" Norine’s latest Journey Toward Wholeness was supported by another First Peoples' Cultural Council Award and explores her life as an adoptee and recent connection with her birth father and Metis lineage and heritage. The concept album has groove based vibes along with some bluesy and rootsy twists. Her partner Alice Fraser ARCT accompanies on keys and harmony vocals.

Matteo and Lamonte met gardening in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park, their days spent tending flowers and their nights crafting dreamy, slow-burning folk covers on acoustic guitar and piano. Blending Devendra Banhart’s offbeat mysticism with Mac DeMarco’s woozy charm, their sound is warm and unhurried, shaped by coastal rains and golden summer evenings. With soft vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and vintage piano chords, they transform songs into meditative grooves infused with folk, jazz, and bossa nova influences. Like their time in the garden, their music is about patience, presence, and finding quiet beauty in everyday moments.

Pico Masaki is a rare artist who can sing while playing traditional Asian instruments like the Koto and Guzheng, infusing her performances with a fresh, contemporary flair and a powerful, crystal-clear voice. She has showcased her talent at numerous festivals, including the Global Soundscapes Festival presented by the Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra.Seira Hayakashi studied under Arthur Rowe at the University of Victoria, earning a Bachelor of Music. She has played keyboard in the rock band “Cherry Cola” alongside Tal Backman, known for his late 1999 hit "She's So High," which earned a BMI award. Seira has also accompanied various groups, including the Sakura Singers, at numerous festivals, showcasing her versatility and musical talent.Together, Pico and Seira create a unique fusion of Eastern and Western sounds, enriching the cultural landscape of their performances.

Norine Braun is a Vancouver singer-songwriter recording artist renowned for her soulful vocals and introspective songwriting in multiple genres. With 14 albums to her name, Braun's music explores themes of the environment, identity, heritage, and the universal journey of life. Her album Songs For Trees, is dedicated to the forests and the spirits within the trees was recorded and written thanks to a Canada Council For the Arts Award and a First Peoples' Cultural Council Award. The Vancouver Sun named Songs For Trees as "one of 5 albums you need to hear!" Norine’s latest Journey Toward Wholeness was supported by another First Peoples' Cultural Council Award and explores her life as an adoptee and recent connection with her birth father and Metis lineage and heritage. The concept album has groove based vibes along with some bluesy and rootsy twists. Her partner Alice Fraser ARCT accompanies on keys and harmony vocals.

Matteo and Lamonte met gardening in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park, their days spent tending flowers and their nights crafting dreamy, slow-burning folk covers on acoustic guitar and piano. Blending Devendra Banhart’s offbeat mysticism with Mac DeMarco’s woozy charm, their sound is warm and unhurried, shaped by coastal rains and golden summer evenings. With soft vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and vintage piano chords, they transform songs into meditative grooves infused with folk, jazz, and bossa nova influences. Like their time in the garden, their music is about patience, presence, and finding quiet beauty in everyday moments.

Matteo and Lamonte met gardening in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park, their days spent tending flowers and their nights crafting dreamy, slow-burning folk covers on acoustic guitar and piano. Blending Devendra Banhart’s offbeat mysticism with Mac DeMarco’s woozy charm, their sound is warm and unhurried, shaped by coastal rains and golden summer evenings. With soft vocals, fingerpicked guitar, and vintage piano chords, they transform songs into meditative grooves infused with folk, jazz, and bossa nova influences. Like their time in the garden, their music is about patience, presence, and finding quiet beauty in everyday moments.