Helen Siwak – Issue #36 Publisher’s Message

Welcome to Issue 36 of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. As another season unfolds across the West Coast, we take pride in continuing our mission to celebrate artistry, ingenuity, and the individuals shaping Vancouver’s cultural and creative evolution. Each issue of Folio.YVR is an exploration of luxury in its truest form—defined not by extravagance, but by authenticity, craftsmanship, and meaning. This season, we bring together voices from across the arts, design, wellness, and innovation communities, each offering a glimpse into the depth and diversity of modern refinement.

Our cover features the extraordinary artistry of Brendan Lee Satish Tang, whose bold and thought-provoking works continue to challenge perceptions of culture and tradition. Within this issue, we also spotlight the celebrated Paul Wong, a trailblazer whose fearless exploration of identity and rebellion has shaped Canada’s contemporary art narrative. Showcased artist Nicholas Tay of Gallery Merrick brings a powerful voice to the theme of contemporary immigrant identity through his intricate mixed media works—each piece a dialogue between heritage, adaptation, and belonging.

Wellness entrepreneur Katherine Evans of TALLU shares how intentional living and mindful design can shape spaces that nourish both body and soul. Music finds its place through David Fung and the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra, where passion and precision harmonize in the pursuit of excellence. Butterfly X Butterfly, presented by Showcase Pianos, celebrates the intersection of architecture and sound, while our new luxury real estate series, Clarence Debelle Presents, debuts with the breathtaking 1405 28th Street residence—an architectural statement of elegance and purpose.

This issue also features the refined collaboration of Bowmore and Aston Martin at Holt Renfrew, the innovation of Airble founder Saeed Golzar, and the timeless sophistication of the Rolls-Royce Chess Set. We step inside Aetherhaus Vancouver for an exploration of the immersive Aufguss experience and travel to Vienna’s boutique Hotel Motto with Jan van Vianen, where hospitality is redefined through intimacy and design.

As Folio.YVR continues to evolve, so does our community of creators, collectors, and connoisseurs. In December, we will launch not only our annual Travel & Hospitality Edition but also our second Changemakers issue—dedicated to those redefining leadership, innovation, and purpose across industries. Until then, thank you for reading, supporting, and sharing our stories from Vancouver to the world.

All my best,

Helen Siwak, EIC & Publisher

Author Profile

Helen Siwak, Luxury Lifestyle Observer: Helen Siwak is the founder of EcoLuxLuv Communications & Marketing Inc and publisher of Folio.YVR Luxury Lifestyle Magazine and PORTFOLIOY.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine. She is a prolific content creator, consultant, and marketing and media strategist within the ecoluxury lifestyle niche. Helen is the west coast correspondent to Canada’s top-read industry magazine Retail-Insider, holds a vast freelance portfolio, and consults with many of the world’s luxury heritage brands. Always seeking new opportunities and challenges, you can email her at [email protected].