Family Sundays
NEXT UP
Impressions from the Road
Sunday, October 18 | 2-4pm
Pack your imagination and join local designer and printmaker, Rio Kaneki, for a creative journey.
We’re delighted to welcome you back for another exciting season of our popular Family Sunday program! Inspired by the travel scenes, hidden paths, and landscapes in the AGGV exhibition On the Road: Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints, families will explore new ways to create.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Rio Kaneki is a Victoria, BC based graphic designer and block print maker who creates classic and bold artwork with a timeless aesthetic. Influenced by the analog processes, Rio hand carves Japanese block prints as a way of sharing his Japanese heritage with the world.
Born and raised in Japan, Rio started his creative career with screen printing in the early 2000’s in Tokyo. Upon arriving in Canada, he threw himself into screen printing and clothing design, that led it’s way to a clothing brand and numerous collaborations with skateboard and surf companies. His focus was to create functional, wearable products.
Rio now offers full branding, logo design, merchandising, custom designs and prints with the motto “My books are always open”. He helps bring the client’s vision to light with his unique style. His inspiration comes from 1990’s skateboard graphics, antique signs, nostalgic labels, and anything with a timeless aesthetic. Rio strives to create with a fusion of his Japanese heritage and current Western culture producing work that is unique and distinctive. He believes logo design should be classic, clean, and unforgettable.
Image Credit: Artist headshot by James Cook. All images courtesy of Rio Kaneki.
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Family Sunday happens once a month from October to June, and is an afternoon of exploring hands-on art making and ideas for all ages. This recurring program often features special guests such as storytellers, artists, performers or musicians!
Family Sunday is included with admission.
Admission is always free for:
- Visitors aged 25 & under
- AGGV Members & SEE ART pass holders
- All Indigenous Peoples
- Support workers accompanying visitors who need assistance (Leisure Assistant Pass Holders)
