Category Archives: Local

Access Art: Elisa Valentine Transforms Words, Images and The Natural World Into Painting

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Laura Goldstein

by Laura Goldstein Elisa Valentine of Studio Valentine is a Renaissance woman. A former casting associate for film and television (Stargate, Elf,) she is one of those rare people who combines both the cerebral process of composing the written word … Continue reading →

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German Aguirre: Storytelling and Spiritual Symbiosis Bring Artist and Nature Together

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Laura Goldstein

by Laura Goldstein A rotating conical pendulum of burnt wood and gold leaf is a mechanical embodiment of a Japanese dry sand Zen Garden; intricate patterns of seeds on furniture tabletops recall swirling Tibetan Mandalas and a Brazilian amethyst sculpture … Continue reading →

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A Delicate Balance: Nature and Geometry Go Hand & Hand for Two Designer/Makers

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Laura Goldstein

by Laura Goldstein “I really felt that the fitness world was trapped in an odd aesthetic place. There’s no reason why the objects that are part of a workout can’t also inspire and be beautiful,” confides HEFT Designs maker, Shane … Continue reading →

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September’s Comings & Goings

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Renee

I think it was Andy Warhol who said the idea of waiting for something makes it more exciting. We at SwitzerCultCreative, have been busy organizing the new showroom and waiting (with heightened anticipation,) for our exciting new collections to arrive … Continue reading →

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Studio Isac Elam Kaid Explores Amorphous Sculptural Furniture Rooted in Antiquity

Posted on June 29, 2021 by jenniferwosk

by Laura Goldstein Isac Elam Kaid is about to fly to Italy for an intensive art residency outside of Florence. “I realize it’s not the best of times to travel,” he laughs,“ but it’s a fantastic opportunity to study scagliola, a … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Sparks Creativity & Innovation By Two Canadian Makers

Posted on December 9, 2020 by jenniferwosk

By Laura Goldstein One of the few positive repercussions of the 2020 pandemic has been a surge in artistic creativity around the world and Canadian furniture makers are no exception. Left to their own devices, often in lockdown situations, makers’ productivity … Continue reading →

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Showroom re-opening

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Renee

    Adam, Jennifer and I are looking forward to welcoming old and new clients back to our showroom as of Tuesday, May 26th.  We will be doing a phased in open plan beginning with three days a week, Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Response to the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Renee

We hope that you, your loved ones and those around you are safe and in good health. Effective today, March 16, 2020 our showroom will be temporarily closed in order to help slow the transmission of the COVID-19 virus except … Continue reading →

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A Vancouver – Made “Supernatural” Gift For The 92nd Academy Awards Nominees

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Renee

By Laura Goldstein It’s not just an Oscar that the top 25 Nominees at this year’s 92nd Academy Awards may be displaying in their living rooms. Vancouver glass designer, Jaan Andres created his luminous one-of-a-kind Supernatural Bowls, for the coveted … Continue reading →

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Acquiring furniture and other home furnishing items from a local business that supports makers in your community has some important benefits, particularly in this time of climate emergency. It helps the makers develop their talent and keep working in their … Continue reading →

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Renee | Leave a comment