What do you see when you look at one of Jérôme Berthier’s abstract sequential art pieces? The French artist tells us it’s up to the viewer to decide. “[My art] gives form to something that’s formless, that’s buried; the part of ourselves we try to ignore or repress,” says Berthier.

Ariane Lapointe invites everyone to her ghost club. The tattoo and print artist has become well-known in Vancouver for her whimsical artistry, especially the kindred ghost tattoos uniquely tailored for each client. The ghosts are everywhere. “People on the street meet each other and spot them. It’s so recognizable,” says Lapointe.

While juggling these art forms, Jason Bempong spends most of his time focusing on Sleepless Mindz, his art and fashion brand, dance and dance battles, as well as acting. He recently was a part of this year’s Vancouver Mural Festival opening ceremony and was also a part of the encore celebration this past weekend. “I sleep when I can,” Bempong jokes.

Growing up as an Afro-Latinx queer in Puerto Rico, Ramos dreamed of imaginary worlds as a way to escape the confines of his physical reality. Now, a full-time illustrator based in Vancouver, Ramos is getting to live within those dreams—empowering himself and others through his artwork.