Yuriko Iga

It’s not an over statement to say that Yuriko Iga is one of Vancouver’s most dedicated creative community builders. Her wonderful, magical traveling community venue Blim, is part of the foundation of this city’s independent art community. Whether it’s soap making classes, live experimental music or silk screening workshops, Blim has been instrumental in giving artists a place to learn, to teach and to create. Where would Vancouver be without her?

Company: Blim Public Art and Craft Facility

Website: blim.ca

Education: Bachelor in Fine Arts from Alberta College of Art and Design

Describe your work: FULL

Inspirations: Street, Children, Nature.

Awards or Recognition: 6 years and still surviving.
Grade 5 art trophy.

Future Projects/Goals: Bigger pot.

What is one word that describes your artist style? Happy

How did you get started working with ROLLOUT? Cowtown mentality.

Please list a few cool or inspirational websites you visit and love:
regretsy.com (so bad, yet so good.)
intergalacticfm.com (the soundtrack of my mind.)
theweathernetwork.com (i like weather.)

What resources do you use for creating your work? Anything with animals and bright colors.

Can you share any of your secret tips?
Trust your intuition.
Don’t over think.
Don’t under think.

What did your parents want you to be instead of an artist? Anything but.

Is there a piece of art you wished you had created, and why? Anything by Maurizio Cattelan. He does deadpan with beauty.

What gets you excited about tomorrow? Yurei, Noel, and bigger pot.

How would you refer to the current artistic style and mindset you live in today? Don’t believe the hype.

Anything else you’d like to add? Have a nice day!

YURIKO'S PROJECTS

Blim Public Art and Craft Facility

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