New Photography At Kranky

Photographer Mark Mizgala is showing his titled series Monument, photographs depicting ready-made sculptures discovered in laneways and back alleys. Come check it out!

Website: markmizgala.com

Title of series: Monument

Artist Statement:

In this series, I am photographing ready-made sculptures that I discover in laneways and back alleys. I am struck by the care and attention with which waste is placed, piled, and fastened. But these Monuments are not just about the aestheticization of detritus: they echo an insidious truth about our consumption behavior. The photographs represent a single moment frozen in time, but also call to mind an entire system of production, distribution, purchase, and waste. I frame my photographs without the human figure, but there is an ever-present sense of human activity and our propensity to consume: items are endlessly disposed, dumped, or decommissioned.

I am interested in the life cycle of these monuments, the narratives they recount, and their transformation within the viewfinder. I am at once commenting on and complicit in the consumption cycle through the simple act of taking the photo. The artifacts go full circle: from market shelves, to homes, to alleyways, then back as fetishized objects for consideration in a gallery setting.

tooooooonigggght!!!!!!!! 7pm be here :)

Join us this Friday for another Kranky Music Night!!!
This week is local musician Kristin Drawing, whooop!
Cover charge will be by donation and as always we gots the booze and the pie, soooo really, where else would you need to be?

We are a 2 piece band!
http://slush-a-saurus.bandcamp.com/track/summer-sun

Monika is back for another Kranky Music Night!

This friday come and check out Monika!!!! she wowed us the last time she was her and I think she'll probably do it again. March 15th, 7:30pm, kranky cafe...be here!

https://soundcloud.com/krankynights/monika-kon-k-track-02

The Taste of Blueberries

Our Blueberry Crumble top Coffee Cake is back! Made with organic and locally sourced blueberries, this is the perfect treat to start...or, end your day! 

Hear The Tree Shepherds!

The Tree Shepherds play Live at Kranky Friday March 1st @ 7pm. Come early to get a seat. Beer & food available plus lots of yummy treats! More info: Facebook Events Page

Ode to the Sandwich Cookie

Upon special request from Dr. Timothy, we have brought back the sandwich cookie!!! Double fudge cookie with a buttery vanilla filling. oooooooooh Our hearts just skipped a beat!

Dana & Melissa Play Kranky!

Join us tonight for a beer, pie and some Kranky Music! 

Dana and Melissa, a talented Vancouver duo are back with some originals and a few classic covers for everyone to get their folk on! 

For more info go to our FB Events page 

  
Kranky ♥ music!

Hot Cinnamon Buns!!!

We are now selling ooey-gooey Cinnamon Buns from Grounds for Coffee, the best in Town!!!! A perfect match for your morning coffee.

http://www.groundsforcoffee.ca/

Kranky Music Nights!

Kranky Music Nights are baaaaaaaaaack! Whoop! We've also got a new KMN FB page - now you can keep up-to-date on all our upcoming events! 

Kranky Music Night Facebook Page Link

Emily Carr University is on the move!

Looks like ECUAD will be moving into the neighbourhood. Kranky is looking forward to seeing the new changes taking place in the Mount Pleasant area.

 Read the full Vancouver Sun article here
Emily Carr University on the move from Granville Island

Dough!

Stay tuned...

Kranky Dough is coming soon!!!

New Art at Kranky

New artwork up at Kranky!!!! Artist Monica McGarry is showing a series of colourful drawings titled Ritual. Come check them out!!!

http://www.monicamcgarry.com/?gallery=animal-illustrations-2