revelstoke Review
Timothy Van der Krogt
Jul 15, 2021 10:35 AM
Revelstokereview.com
Traveling Tree visits Revelstoke to celebrate francophone culture.
L’arbre Ambulant or The Traveling Tree is on display in the Revelstoke library. The West Kootenays Francophone Association (AFKO) are touring the tree to celebrate French culture in the Kootenays.
Students from across the region, were asked what object connects them to the French language, answers where inscribed on leaves and displayed on the six-foot-tall tree.
There where over 175 respondents mostly students from French immersion schools in the region including École des Glaciers in Revelstoke. Other participants hailed from as far as Switzerland, Indonesia and France.
“I chose maple syrup, because it’s the people from Québec who make it, I think it is made in Quebec,” wrote Cassidy Kirwin of Revelstoke.
Veronique Trudel of Nelson wrote, “The pen represents my francophone. I write songs, I do it in French, my mother tongue.”
The tree was designed by Slocan Valley artist Jeremie Gurvan and manufactured by students of Selkirk College in Trail. It will be on display at the Revelstoke library until July 22.
Alder grove star
Black Press Media
Aug 2, 2013 3:00 PM
Aldergrovestar.com
Photographers take their best shot at Abbotsford Airshow.
In the past month, hundreds of photographers have submitted their works into the 2013 Amateur Photographer of the Year Contest.
Now the finalists have a chance to shine at this year's airshow
The contest, sponsored by London Drugs, Black Press and the Abbotsford International Airshow received almost 2,000 individual entries from around the province. A judging panel has narrowed the field down to finalists from Vernon to Vancouver.
"This is the first time we have coordinated such a large photographic promotion and we are delighted with the incredible response," said Andrew Franklin, publisher of The Abbotsford News.
"Some 73 finalists are excited about attending the Abbotsford International Airshow and competing in the final round of the contest," he added.
The amateur photographers are tasked to submit a total of 10 photographs during the three-day show.
[…] Jeremie Gurvan, one of the 73 finalists in the amateur photographer of the year contest will try to capture the perfect image at the annual event.
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Jérémie Gurvan Legrain
It’s pretty young that I became an avid tinkerer.
With the inspiration of my grandfathers, the help of my dad and his tools and the unbelievable Craftsmen we met while growing up in Africa, whom created so much with so little.
I’ve been using my keen eye for visual arts in photojournalism, blueprints, product design, merchandising, editorials, video, live lighting shows, projection mapping and a growing number of new ways to perfect it.
As for my handy hands, they’ve been working early on, since I’m about 9, first by making my own skateboard ramps and rails, bmx handlebar, pc tower, homemade video projector, renovate homes and in 2004 build my first electric guitar.
In 2005 I made the Creature guitar, a complete custom guitar I designed and built with an amazing sound and innovations.
Localisation: Kootenays, BC, Canada
Le TAZ Skatepark
Jérémie Gurvan Legrain
From building the skatepark itself with its Carpentry skills and concrete forming for the Project 41, Gurvan was part of the first 4 years of the new legendary TAZ Skatepark.
Involved right away in documenting the construction through photos and videos, Gurvan created our visuals, official photography and occasional new features for special events.
You can not only see Gurvan’s work in the skatepark and website but also in the lobby with its two year long photo exhibit with an ever growing mosaique on the staircase and some of his best shots printed on Stainless Steel on the long entrance grey bricks wall.
Gurvan’s impact on the skatepark was undeniable and we all got to see him grow in his new freelance venture, creating historical memories for many to remember.
A treasure for our Team, you will find Gurvan in the park, the office, the yard but also on Instagram @gurvan_arts and on www.gurvancustom.com