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Echoes in Open Color by Xixi Yang
by Xixi Yang
May 12 – July 6, 2026
Opening reception: May 12, 4:30 to 6 pm
Exhibition Statement:
This body of work explores a quiet balance between control and release. Through layered gestures, diffused edges, and fluid movement, each painting evolves as a space where intention meets spontaneity.
Natural hues—blues, greens, earth tones—are pushed into unfamiliar relationships, often interrupted by unexpected bursts of color. These combinations are not meant to resolve, but to remain open, inviting curiosity rather than conclusion. The surfaces shift between density and lightness, suggesting moments that feel both grounded and transient.
Across the works, there is no fixed narrative. Instead, they offer an atmosphere—something closer to a feeling than a statement. Drips, washes, and accumulations echo organic processes: growth, erosion, weather, and time. What emerges is a sense of quiet movement, as if each piece is still unfolding.
At its core, the exhibition is about freedom—freedom in mark-making, in color, and in interpretation. Viewers are invited to move through the work without expectation, to pause, to wander, and to find their own connections within these shifting fields.
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May 12, 2026 4:30 pm – July 6, 2026 6:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Come together at Queen’s Park Arena for an exciting, family-friendly event and watch Canada play against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This free, community-focused event invites fans
Come together at Queen’s Park Arena for an exciting, family-friendly event and watch Canada play against Bosnia and Herzegovina. This free, community-focused event invites fans of all ages to watch the match live on a large screen in a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Savoir Faire will start the show before the match kicks off. The band has been performing a mix of traditional folk and world music since 2008. Their repertoire includes music from Europe (France, UK, the Balkans, the Baltics, and more), the USA, several little-known Canadian songs, and some originals. They are known for our engagement with audiences and encouraging participation, so get ready for an exciting musical exploration.
The City concession will offer some specials for the occasion and the Beavertails food truck will provide a sweet Canadian classic.
Come and be part of the excitement!
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June 12, 2026 11:00 am – 2:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
51 3rd Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1L7, Canada
12jun4:00 pmVancouver Battlezone 20264:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Get ready—our Annual Street Dance Battle is coming to New Westminster, and it’s shaping up to be our
Get ready—our Annual Street Dance Battle is coming to New Westminster, and it’s shaping up to be our biggest year yet.
We recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem-speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We recognize and honour the Indigenous Peoples—past, present, and future—who have cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial, and we commit to listening, learning, and acting with respect as we gather here.
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Don’t miss this year’s event—two full days of special performances, high-energy battles, and a program packed with highlights from start to finish. We have over $4,000 in cash prizes. And be sure to secure your spot in our Judges’ Workshops on June 14—spaces are limited.
Full details are below. Early-bird pricing is available for a limited time to keep costs down—register early and take advantage while it lasts!
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CATEGORIES
KIDS 11 & UNDER – Judge: Clean-X (Kieran) @the_cleanest_x
Maximum age 11 years old on the day of battle. If you are 12 years old please enter any of the Youth battles. (Battle Saturday, June 13, 2026)
YOUTH 15 & UNDER:
Maximum age of 15 years old on the day of battle finals on Saturday June 13th 2026. If you are 16 years old and over, please enter All Ages categories
Popping 1v1 – Judge: BopnGeek (Mike) @bopngeek
Hip Hop 1v1 – Judge: Humuza @humuzza
Open Styles 2v2 – Judge: Eden @eden_pothier
ALL AGES:
Popping 1 v 1 – Judge: Boogalookite @boogalookite (JAPAN)
Hip Hop 1 v 1 – Judge: Buddha Stretch (Emilio Austin, Jr.) @buddhastretch (UNITED STATES)
Campbell Locking 1 v 1 – Judge: Kim Sato @kimmeesato
Open Styles 2v2 – Judge: Precise (Ernesto) @precise__ (UNITED STATES)
7 to Smoke – Judges: Boogalookite, Buddha Stretch, Kim Sato, Precise
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DJs: SHASH’U @iamshashu & DJ OSCAR @oscarmagor
MCs: TRICKY T @trickytroublez & JAYDERADE @jaydabhinder
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SCHEDULE:
Day 1: Friday June 12, 2026 | Prelims on both floors for Youth & All Ages
Sapperton Community Hall, 318 Keary Street, New Westminster, BC
4:00pm Doors Open | 5:00pm Opening Announcements | 5:20pm Prelims Start both categories running simultaneously
Day 2: Saturday June 13, 2026 | Finals on upper floor only
Sapperton Community Hall, 318 Keary Street, New Westminster, BC
10:15am Doors Open | 10:45 Kids 11 & Under Battle starts
12:00pm | Youth & All Ages Final Battles Begin
Day 3: Sunday June 14, 2026 | Workshops
A3 District, 6968 Russell Ave., Burnaby, BC
11:00am-12:30pm – House Workshop with Precise
12:45pm-2:15 pm – Hip Hop Workshop with Buddha Stretch
2:30pm-4:00pm – CampbellLocking Workshop with Kim Sato
4:15pm-5:45pm – Popping Workshop with Boogaloo Kite
5:45pm-6:15pm – Q&A
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PRICING (same pricing for both battlers and spectators)
*NOTE – Spectators must purchase tickets.
*NOTE – 5 & Under Spectators do not need to purchase a ticket.
*NOTE – If you are battling, you MUST purchase a ticket (no exceptions).
Two day passes for the battles (June 12 & 13):
Now until April 15 – $35 (BEST VALUE)
Apr 16 to May 14 – $45
May 15 to June 7 – $55
Door $65
One day pass (June 12 or 13):
Now until June 7 – $30 (must choose Friday or Saturday at time of purchase)
Door $40
Workshops Only (June 14) (90 min workshops each):
Now until June 7 – $30 each or $110 for 4 workshops
Door $40 each or $150 for all 4 workshops
ABSOLUTE BEST VALUE (ALL 3 DAYS) You get both days at the battles and all 4 workshops!
Now until April 15 – $140
April 16 to June 7 = $150
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June 12, 2026 4:00 pm(GMT-07:00)
Sapperton Community Hall, 318 Keary Street, New Westminster, BC
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