If the words “chalk art” call to mind a small child scribbling on the sidewalk, think again.
Bonsor Recreation Complex is inviting everyone to dive into the illusions and magic of chalk art at the Chalk Art Experience, coming Sept. 3 and 4.
Two Victoria-area chalk artists, Scott Gillies and Ian Morris, will be on hand to create chalk art masterpieces that create the illusion of three-dimensional objects.
Gillies studied animation art and design, which piqued his interest in optical illusions – illusions that carry over into his chalk drawings. Morris, meanwhile, has been a full-time street painter in Victoria for the past 12 years, creating both reproductions of famous works and 3-D images.
They’ll be creating their art as part of a family-friendly festival that runs from noon to 3 p.m. both days at Bonsor, 6550 Bonsor Ave.
Visitors can create their own chalk art and take part in other art activities, or enjoy lvie music and face painting.
As part of the weekend, Morris will also offer up a workshop on A History of Chalk Art on Friday evening, Sept. 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The free drop-in workshop is being held at Bonsor.
For more about the festival, see www.burnaby.ca/communityarts - or stop by Bonsor to check it out for yourself.
