VIBE Arts x CSMARI: Converge Exhibit

Converge showcases the collaborative artwork of 16 youth artists on the VIBE Arts roster from different cultural backgrounds. These artists have been paired up to create 8 unique works of art that represent both artists cultural backgrounds in an attempt to put on display the similarities and differences between the roots of those living in Canada.

Throughout the process, the artists explored each other’s heritage through a knowledge exchange to understand how these backgrounds are represented in each other’s artwork. VIBE Arts has provided the resources for these artists to create a unique piece that they will speak to at a series of artist talks in service of exploring these cultural differences with a wider audience.

The Work: Rangmanch

The platform or performance space wherein an artist sheds their civilian skin and reveals the extremes of humanity, from raw vulnerability to godlike strength and power to the colourful stories translated through their fluency in technique. When displayed on the Rangmanch with the open soul of an artist, a unique story is unveiled to the world in the briefest, fleeting moments – revealing the true magic of performance.