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Ola Volo | Queen's Court

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Art Rapture will host Ola Volo's Queen's Court exhibition inside the Integrated Motion Studio.

When

Oct 6, 2022 6:00pm – 10:00pm

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Location

On Campus

Integrated Motion Studio (Room D1400)

Open to Public?

Yes

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Queen's court is an eclectic mix of iconic royal imagery associated with the Queen, Jack, King and Joker. The portrayal of characters exude a raw, emotive vivacity synonymous with Volo's approach to folklore and storytelling through art. Hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds scintillate across the digital canvases showcased throughout the Emily Carr MOCAP event space.

Viewers will embrace rich palettes, bright energy and flawless strokes of creativity as the Queen's Court collection tantalizes our optical nerves.

This exclusive, gated exhibition will bring together, fans, collectors, media, students and web3 enthusiasts all with an opportunity to engage with Ola Volo and acquire artwork prior to the official public sale on October 7th via Nifty Gateway.

The collection includes original paintings on canvas and highly sought-after digital artworks.

Bonus! The first five collectors will be awarded with a complimentary physical art print signed by Ola Volo.

Art Rapture recommends every attendee create a Nifty Gateway account prior to the event and download the Nifty Gateway app on your mobile device. Each attendee with a Nifty Gateway account will receive a FREE Ola Volo digital artwork and a digital Art Rapture membership token.

NOTE: Due to event space capacity limits, this ticket does not guarantee the ticket holder entrance to the exhibition. This exhibition is a first come basis and all patrons must hold a Queen's Court ticket to enter.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Ola Volo (BFA, Emily Carr University) is a multi-medium Canadian artist originally from Kazakhstan. Her distinctive style is drawn from folklore, multiculturalism and personal experience. Her intricate works bring animals, people, architecture and nature together to articulate diverse stories rich with symbolism and elaborate forms. Ola creates complex narratives that acknowledge the subtleties of human nature while celebrating the little surprises of everyday life.

Her work is internationally recognized for its inventiveness and unique stories; every character is full of spirited personality and inhabits a dynamic environment. Her practice lends itself often to the public realm, with many of her artworks, whether murals, paintings or digital artworks, shape and beautify spaces across the world.

Amongst many others, Ola Volo's international clients include Starbucks, Louis Vuitton, Lululemon, Volkswagen and Virgin Voyages.

CURATED BY:

Art Rapture is focused on bending the boundaries of the traditional Canadian landscape through art.

Through a strict curation process, Art Rapture produces fine art exhibitions, digital art drops and limited edition print runs for an exclusive roster of talented artists.

Two foundational principles guide our approach to collectors whether they are first time art buyers or seasoned art addicts.

1. Love your collection: only acquire what you love and you will never make a bad decision.

2. Evolve your collection: once you find what you love, take your collection to the next level.