That will be the atmosphere
when the Painters and Players
Production is held at Sergio’s
Oyster Bar and Hippopotamus
nightclub Nov. 22.

This art festival featuring local
talent gives the public an opportu-
nity to watch 18 artists paint their
creation and to make a bid at the
11 p.m. auction.

Nora Patrich, a sister of restau-
rant owner Sergio Patrich, is an
accomplished artist who has
painted at most of the past Paint-
ers and Players events. The Patrich
family, which owns art galleries in
New York, Los Angeles and
Brazil, values art highly.

“To me, quality is important,”
said Nora, whose paintings are on
display at the Oyster Bar until the
end of the month.

She has a definite style which is
easily recognizable. Most of her
paintings are portraits of women
and Nora says they are self-por-
traits in some ways.

Being a refugee from Argentina,
Nora says she believes in the
strength of survival which is
reflected in her paintings. ‘I use
big figures as a visual resource to
express such strength,’’ she said.
Although the figures are big, they
remain feminine in their expression
with the help of subtle colors and
gracious poses.

Over the past three years, 10

ARTISTS PAINT FOR EVENING AUCTION
ainters,

THE NIGHTCLUB is filled with an air of excitement and
dynamic music while the artists paint feverishly under the
bright spotlight to finish the canvas in time for the auction.

By ANNELIES RAVENSBERGEN
Contributing Writer

Painters and Players events have
taken place in nightclubs
throughout Vancouver and Nora
has participated in eight of them.

‘YG tke painting with people
around me. I can hear what people
feel about it and transmit that in
the painting,’’ she saic. ‘My art
helps me to understand what goes
on in other people.”’

But besides the wonderful expe-
rience Nora has, she believes the
public can learn as well. ‘‘It’s
educating and interesting to see an
art piece done from the beginn-
ing,’’ Nora said, adding that most
people never have a chance to see
an artist at work.

Some of the other 18 painters
featured at this event are Carl
Chaplin, Cris Blades, Dave
Coupland, Paul Archer, Jim
Cummins, Alex Fong, Len
Mussachia and Nora’s sister San-
dra Patrich. .

Another highlight of the evening
that will add a twist of artistic in-
genuity will be the human
sculptures who will either pose or
move about the room.

Designer Jenny Putnam explains
the concept involves fantasy pieces
around hair and includes fantasy
make-up and costumes for a com-
plete human sculpture. These
strange creatures lend a note of

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avant-garde to the event.

But besides a rich visual aspect,
the event will have a wide variety
of music and theatrical acts. Ex-
pected are a nine piece all-star
band, a classical quartet, a gypsy
band, a traditional Chinese duo on
the pipa, and more.

Also lined up are tenor opera
singer Don Wright, two ballroom
dancers, and a ballerina. Both res-
taurant and nightclub will have
continuous live entertainment.

These cultural events are the
brainchild of producer Odette

‘obidon, who organized the first
t vent three years ago. Since then, a
iriend has started organizing them
in California, where they prove
just as popular as in Vancouver.

Jobidon said that over the years
the events have evolved into ex-
traordinary spectacles with a cast
of 60 people. ‘It is a finely or-
chestrated show with a mood and a
feeling that is unavailable
elsewhere,’’ she said.

Nora agrees, saying that it is a
unique experience because all the
senses are touched. The event. is

also a spot to pick up art at low
prices. ‘‘People don’t realize most
of the work is valued at much
more,’’ said Nora, whose painting
sold at the last auction for less
than $200.

But you don’t have to buy and a
stimulating evening is guaranteed.
Advance tickets are at Sergio's res-
taurant or Hippopotamus at 304
Lonsdale or at Robert Bryan Hair
Design at 102 West 3rd for a cost
of $10. Tickets at the door will be
$15. The event starts at 7 p.m,
with the auction starting at 11 p.m.

EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

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