Portraits on Whyte: An Art Scavenger Hunt
Explore Whyte Avenue like never before! March 6-16, take a stroll and discover stunning window displays showcasing local artists’ interpretations of their ”Self-Portrait”. Look for QR codes along the way and enter the secret word for a chance to win tickets to a SkirtsAfire show or a gift basket full of goodies from women-owned/operated businesses in Old Strathcona!
Find a self-portrait and scan the QR code to enter to win at the following locations…
Lewis Mayhem
10139 82 Ave
John Fluevog Shoes Edmonton
10344 82 Ave
gravitypope Tailored Goods
10414 82 Ave
Village Goods
10432 82 Ave
About the Artists
Jane Kline
I believe all art at its core is a self portrait of its maker. Each decision made from inception to completion is a choice made by its creator. It is these choices which we may come to recognize as the signature or identifiers of a given artist. Choosing and processing materials, finding meaning in their arrangement, bringing my skills and curiosity into sharp intentional focus, is my commitment to the ideas I choose to explore through art making.
I am what I create. What I create is who I am.
Asal Andarzipour
identifies as an immigrant settler artist and curator walking in her nomad ancestors’ shoes. Her practice is focused on visual arts and rooted in her long-term design studies. She holds an MA in History of Art, Design and Visual Culture from the University of Alberta, an MFA from Syracuse University and a BFA from the University of Tehran. Asal is a studio artist at Harcourt House Artist Run Centre and continues to create, curate and educate through exhibitions and workshops. Her artistic activism as an Iranian woman in the diaspora is integrated into her daily life.
THE ALDAWGGIE
HULLOWWWW. I YAM THE ALDAWG
YEW MAY HAVV SEEN ME WALKIN AROUND WHYTE AVENUE THAT IS WHERE I TAKE MYSELF FOR A WALK. THAT IS WHERE I LYKE TUH BEE. IF LIFE IS WUT HAPPENS BETWEEN WALKS, THEN I COULD SAY I SPEND MY LIFE DOING ART!
THAT MAKE ME AN ARTIST? IF IT DOES THEN THAT IS ONE THING THAT I AM, I SUPPOSE.
Jovi Klak
is an artist of Filipino and Polish descent whose work draws inspiration from the vibrant beauty of nature. Growing up on a farm, she was influenced by her mother’s garden, which sparked a lifelong love for flowers. Her art explores the power of colour and pattern, with a focus on florals and women. Through her use of vivid colours and intricate patterns, Jovi celebrates the softness, strength, and beauty of both nature and the divine feminine.
SkirtsAfire is Edmonton’s theatre and multidisciplinary arts festival featuring and elevating the work of women. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, SkirtsAfire’s 10-day programming features a wide array of passionate, transformative and engaging women-led performances, workshops and exhibits in various disciplines such as: Theatre, Dance, Poetry, Visual Art, Design, Music, Cabaret, Comedy and more. The 2025 SkirtsAfire Festival runs March 6 – 16 at various venues in Old Strathcona and the French Quarter.
Check out our event page for more details on the festival and where you can enjoy live performances through March 16.