“Through Our Lens”

It is impossible to capture the entirety of New Westminster in 22 photographs. However, this show seeks to tell visual stories, evoke an emotion, or capture a mood that reflects the City’s multifaceted character.

The 14 members of the New Westminster Photography Club have contributed photographs of the city taken principally in 2024, with some dating back as far as 2017. Some photos are a testament to what was, but is no more.

Location: 2nd Floor, New West City Hall
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Urban Ruptures: Glitched Realities is a collaboration of artists Dizz and PJ.  Merging the ink and animation work of PJ with the glitch work of Dizz, their goal is to explore and push the degradation and rebuilding of images and motion .To quote Dizz “I continuously seek to push the boundaries of conventional artistic techniques, inviting viewers to experience the beauty and complexity that arises from the convergence of art, technology and human perception.”  

Each image will serve as a trigger when looked at through Augmented Reality app Artivive (free app) either showing an animation, playing sounds or showing the process behind each image to add another layer of depth and interaction further playing on the idea of merging traditional mediums with a digital interface.

Images that are finished digitally have been printed onto thin metal plates. Other images will be on canvas prepared for gallery hanging as well.  

We hope you enjoy this fusion of two artists, two mediums, and two technologies.

Understanding New West Through Photos

New Westminster Museum and Archives holds 230,000 photographs documenting scenes from the city’s history and its people. By critically examining photographs, both familiar and unseen, we can better understand the role photographs may play in creating a more genuine picture of New Westminster’s history. We can look again and reframe our knowledge about the city by highlighting its marginalized stories.

This exhibition is part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program.

Opening February 6, 2025 @ 6pm – June 2025

Gallery 7 (Museum at Anvil Centre)