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For
Immediate Release
Star
Light, Star Bright
Photographic
Works of Canada’s Northern Skies by Yuichi Takasaka
November 20, 2009 – January 22, 2010
Opening
Reception: Friday, November 20, 3pm to 6pm; Artist in Attendance
 Art
Beatus (Vancouver) is delighted to present “Star Light, Star Bright”
featuring photographic works and video installation by Northern
Canadian artist, Yuichi Takasaka.
The timing of this exhibition could
not be more relevant or appropriate with the chill of winter soon
approaching and 2009 being the INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY.
While
the luminous beauty of the Aurora Borealis and night-time scenes of
star trails, moons, and meteors may remind one of frostier
temperatures, the amazing colours and stunning landscapes captured by
Takasaka should warm the fingers and toes of viewers alike. The
exhibition will open with an afternoon reception on Friday, November
20, 2009 from 3pm to 6pm; the public are encouraged to attend and meet
the artist who will also be in attendance.
Born
in 1968 in Tokyo, Japan, Yuichi Takasaka became interested in
photography in his late teens after moving to Canada. Working as
a video cameraman in the late 1980’s, he developed an eye for a good
image. In the early 1990’s, he found himself in Yellowknife in
the Northwest Territories. It was there that he began to take a
serious interest in photography, developing his skills and gaining
expertise by conferring with professional photographers who shared
their love of the art with him.
“My love of colours in nature led me
to my love affair with the Aurora Borealis. I first saw these
strange Lights in Jasper, Alberta in the spring of 1990 and
photographed them. Later I discovered that these strange “Lights”
were the Aurora Borealis. After moving to Yellowknife in the
Northwest Territories, I soon found that this area is one of the best
places in the world to observe the Aurora Borealis. I did a lot
of experimenting trying to photograph the Lights at night, while
working at a tour company during the day promoting the Lights to the
Japanese market. These Lights became a part of my life”.
Since that time, Takasaka’s images have appeared in brochures,
magazines, educational publications, textbooks, and on various internet
sites including the NASA pages. He lived in Yellowknife for seven
years, eventually moving to Lumby, British Columbia where he now
resides. Still, Takasaka continues to visit Yellowknife
regularly, facilitating yearly photography and tourism services which
also provide him the opportunity to photograph more variations of the
Lights.
 Yuichi
Takasaka is a member of TWAN, also known as ‘The World At Night’.
TWAN is considered a bridge between art, humanity, and science - a
program to create and exhibit a collection of stunning photographs and
time-lapse videos of the world’s most beautiful and historic sites
against a nighttime backdrop of stars, planets and celestial events.
The INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009 is a global effort initiated
by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the
citizens of the world rediscover their place in the universe through
the day and night-time sky. Encouraging a sense of wonder and
discovery, the “Star Light, Star Bright”
exhibition runs from November 20, 2009 to January 22, 2010.
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For
Immediate Release - December 11, 2009
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You are invited to join us for a...
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 Art Beatus (Vancouver)
is delighted to host a special
holiday
showcase and reception to introduce “The
Art of Jonathan Man: Drawings and
T-Shirts”. Wine and
refreshments will
be served.
Date:
Thursday,
December 17, 2009
Time:
3pm to 6pm
Place:
Art Beatus (Vancouver)
108 - 808
Nelson Street
(Inside the Nelson Square
Office Tower)
*Event is Open to the Public*
Jonathan Man was born in Hong
Kong
and grew up in Vancouver,
BC.
Many
of his subjects tend to be, but are not
limited to animals. Living in the
wilderness, animals have a lot of freedom - drawing them relaxes the
artist and
provides him with the enjoyment of a similar independence because of
their
stress-free nature. “The creative
process can be intensely freeing and joyous, and at the same time
unnerving and
unpressured”. Jonathan’s
artwork
focuses on sensation and emotions, so sketching pencils are his primary
toolsof
choice because they are so natural yet expressive.
 Over the
last few years, Jonathan has been developing his
drawing skills under a private art teacher. After
graduating high school in 2006, Jonathan was
accepted to the Emily Carr
University
where he also currently studies. There
he has experienced a variety of art processes, further nurturing his
creativity and potential.
T-shirts
on display at Art Beatus will available for sale,
each featuring one of Jonathan Man’s six designs. Accompanying
the shirts will be the original
drawings that inspired these creations. The
animals on the shirts depict and express what each and
every one of
us experience in life.
 Fun,
unique and original animal
themed t-shirts are
available for $35.00. They come in a
variety of prints and sizes for both men and women.
Purchase
more than one tee and receive 25% off the second
tee. Quantities are limited so don’t miss
out on this very special opportunity. To see more
t-shirts, click here.
***Please Note: The
“Star Light, Star Bright”
exhibition featuring photography by Yuichi
Takasaka
will also be in process during the Jonathan Man Showcase.
For more information, please call
604.688.2633 or send an email to info@artbeatus.com.
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Art
Beatus, with a
location in Vancouver, Canada and two locations in Hong Kong, showcases
international art with a focus on contemporary Chinese art. Art
Beatus (Vancouver) is located in the Nelson Square Office Tower at 108
– 808 Nelson Street in Vancouver, BC.
Art Beatus
(Vancouver) Consultancy Ltd. is open Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm and is
closed on weekends and holidays. Underground and street parking
is
available. Free admission.
For more information,
please contact Media Relations, Tamla Mah or Peggy Ngan.
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