danny singer, gallery jones, canadian artist, fine art gallery, awardwinning artist, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr

Danny Singer: The Main Street Project x A Prairie Vision

Danny Singer photographs the entire main streets of small prairie towns. Not a building here, a storefront there, but the whole street, stitched together from as many as one hundred and fifty sequential images into a single seamless panorama. Every structure is shot straight on. No angle, no drama, no cheating the perspective. The effect...

Kenneth Hsieh, orchestra, theatre, music, helen siwak, folioyvr, vancouver, bc, yvr

Elegance in Motion: Maestro Kenneth Hsieh of the VMO

“Conducting is more than slicing air, it has to be heartfelt.” This simple statement captures the core of Kenneth Hsieh‘s passion for his livelihood. Hailed for his charming, passionate, and compelling podium presence, award-winning conductor Kenneth Hsieh has garnered widespread praise for his vibrant performances, making him one of the most exciting and versatile conductors on...

fairmont, banff springs, luxury hotel, rolls royce, getaway, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, yvr, vancity, willow stream spa

Fairmont Banff Springs: Over a Century of Class & Culture ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 14

Standing tall and elegant amongst the lush forest of spruce and pine, the Fairmont Banff Springs is the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With majestic mountains and flowing rivers visible from almost every angle, the property reaches the Bow River, is flanked by Mount Rundle and is home to one...

Nelson Meggitt, Oak Cultured Tisane, Zen Moment, Canadian, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Helen Siwak

PORTFOLIO.YVR: Nelson Meggitt: Zen Moment

Zen Moment is a Canadian Controlled Private Corporation (beverage startup) pioneering a new category, which founder Nelson Meggitt named Wellness-Meets-Luxury™. Zen Moment intends to become a massive force for good in the world by inspiring an enlightened way of living and by bringing a range of highly nutritious and functional fermented beverages out of the...

chef chanthy yen, chanthy yen, nightshade, yaletown, helen siwak, vancouver, bc, vancity, vegan dining, fine dining, vancity, bc

Chef Chanthy Yen: For the Planet & A Prime Minister ☆ Folio.YVR Issue 14

Great chefs come from all walks of life. Some are taught in schools, others teach themselves, while many have just veered into the culinary field after a series of experiences in other industries. Then there are those who had the seed planted in their childhood by someone near and dear to them. Chanthy Yen may...