So a little update.... Stuff I am working on in my new space.. To check out this series click on my " Recent Works" tab in the navigation on the left of the page..
Currently working on a series of works that involve the exploration of balancing of studying, shapes, forms, textures and colours. Non representational, with a slight throwback to the early surrealist painters, landscapes of haunting, rock formations. Almost perfect contrasting colours, simultaneously floating like pieces of debris. Bits of what I would imagine could be evidence of the post apocalyptic remnants of our beautiful piles of crap.....
Emily Sheppard @ Sheppard's Pie Gallery, 04-15-12
"Free Store - Pancake Breakfast "
>> Sheppard Featured alongside studio mate Mathew Higgins in video documentary of the Colour Magazine Hotel Ramp Party
Published on Jul 15, 2013 Published on Jul 15, 2013
On June 15, 2013, Color Magazine took over the Burrard Hotel in downtown Vancouver and installed a one-of-a-kind ramp, with bands, djs and over 24 different artists, to celebrate the culture of the city and announce the list of talented skateboarders confirmed to attend "Jamcouver 2013", happening Aug. 3rd at Sunset Beach.
filmed and edited by Zenga Bros.
additional camera by Ethan Craig & Sheldon Barrr
THE 24 HR PROJECT::::::::::::
The 24 Artist/ 24 hour project is an annual show curated and coordinated by Sheppard to highlight the local emerging and established artists and their ability to use art as a weapon to help the community. 24 artists work inside a space for 24 hours open to the public, creating works in various disciplines. In creating this show in the spring of 2009 Sheppard's team of collaborative efforts helped raise significant funds for the DTES centre for the arts, programming. It also helped to allow a diverse collection of people to establish a platform for discussion and networking with other likeminded artists. The events have been such a success that they have reoccurred year after year.
Vancouver UnderGround Fashion Show
Nicole Boileau - Flower Dress @ UGFShow 2009 , Design - Emily Sheppard
The 2nd annual UnderGround Fashion show was a tremendous success showcasing 10 local talented designers who work creating garments that are new and exciting. Directed by Emily Sheppard and hosted by The Fall Tattoo/ Artists Gallery, this event was a smash hit. Stepping into the Fall this year, with the right foot forward. Over 200 people squeezed into the fall to celelbrate unique designs by emerging and established designers.
"...we need each other to survive in a city like this..." Sheppard remarked after the show. "I had a blast and am so thankful for my fellow artists, the number of people who approached me after the show and expressed how inspired they were, was pay off enough for me! I am so fortunate to be able to set something like this in motion."-Sheppard
When Will there be another UG Fashion show ? http://www.ugfashionshow.yolasite.com
Contact UG Fashion online at vanundergroundfashion@live.ca for more information, suggestions or submissions.
Photography by Leo Sieckza, Emily Sheppard and Luis Miguel Braun
Ivy Morton - "Lady Don't Tech No Logy" @ UGFShow 2009,Design -Emily Sheppard
