Robi Smith

Blue Lantern Studio

<p>I'm a self-taught painter, printmaker and collage artist. Born in New Westminster, I was raised and live in Vancouver, BC (Canada). My art reflects my passion for BC&rsquo;s coastal ecosystems. <br /><br />My artwork has been exhibited in Canada and the United States, including the Diane Farris Gallery (Vancouver), Seymour Art Gallery (North Vancouver), Britannia Art Gallery (Vancouver), Crafthouse Gallery (Vancouver), Exchanges Artist-Run Gallery (Victoria), and the Koffler Centre for the Arts (Toronto). <br /><br />In July 2012, I was awarded a commission by Vancity Credit Union to create original artwork for its redesigned South Burnaby Branch. In 2011 and 2009, I received Downtown Eastside Artist Grants, funded by the Vancouver Foundation. In 2004, I received an artist fellowship from the Earthwatch Institute to create artwork about the diversity of plants, animals, birds and insects that support salmon-bearing streams in Washington State.<br /><br />I teach art workshops from my studio, curate exhibitions, and give presentations on the intersections between art and science. I am an artist member of the Craft Council of BC and an artist member and Vice-Chair of the Eastside Culture Crawl Society. I am also a professional writer, with a degree in journalism from Carleton University in Ottawa.</p> <p><br />On a more personal note, I'm a mother of a beautiful 6 year old. I'm a dedicated vegan (12+ years). I love to cook and bake, go beachcoming and play with lego.</p>

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