ReVision – The Art of Recycling Society (ReVision) began with its first show in October 2007 to support Canada’s Waste Reduction Week and offer a unique platform for artists working with recycled materials. Since becoming a non-profit in February 2011, ReVision has continued to champion artists who incorporate recycled materials as a significant part of their creative process, while raising public awareness about sustainability, zero-waste practices, and reusability. Granville Island has served as the home for ReVision’s exhibitions since the beginning, perfectly capturing our vision that repurposed materials can take on vibrant, meaningful new forms. Originally hosted inside the Granville Island Hotel, the 2011 show expanded with the support of Creekhouse Industries to a much larger outdoor venue across Creekhouse’s 17 shops, walkways, and plazas adjacent to the Granville Island Public Market. This expanded format featured both large and small artworks, displayed in both public and merchant spaces, and was met with an enthusiastic response.
What began as a 10-day event was extended to three weeks, with activities beyond visual art—including interactive workshops in art-making and sound-making, plus a wearable art fashion parade. ReVision continues to grow as a community-centered celebration of creativity, environmental responsibility, and artistic innovation.

REVISION 2012

REVISION AT CREEKHOUSE FESTIVAL 2012

Building on the popularity of our 2011 show and continued support from Creekhouse Industries and the CMHC at Granville Island, ReVision at Creekhouse hosted an extended, two-month juried exhibition, sale, and festival from June 2-July 27, 2012. This event featured art made from recycled, salvaged, scrounged, or found materials—whether useful, beautiful, whimsical, or thought-provoking.

Large-scale works were installed around the boardwalks and patios of Creekhouse, while smaller pieces were displayed in more sheltered areas. A highlight of the event was the Wearable Art Fashion Parade held on Sunday, July 22, 2012. Additionally, Creation Stations—hands-on art-making workshops—were offered on select weekends throughout the festival.

In partnership with Granville Island Winterruption, ReVision at Creekhouse also remounted a selection of artworks from the 2011 summer show for a special winter exhibition, held from February 24- 26, 2012.

REVISION 2018

REVISION AT CREEKHOUSE - SUMMER 2018

After a hiatus, ReVision returned to the Granville Island Creekhouse area with a vibrant summer exhibition in 2018. Large outdoor sculptures were displayed in the open-air spaces around Creekhouse, while smaller pieces were showcased inside the Creekhouse shops. Featured artists included Louise Weir, Yorke Graham, Suzy Birstein, Graham Schodda, Ben Lee, Darcy Davis, Marcia Schultz, and Deirdre Pinnock.

Architect Mark Hamilton contributed three striking steel sculptures, titled “Primacy of the Ear,” “Resonant Frequency,” and “Unplugged,” displayed on the Creekhouse complex’s wooden walkways. Ron Simmer’s diverse sculptures added intrigue throughout the area, with “What the Nose Knows” situated in front of the chocolate shop, “Berzerkatroid Dragon” opposite the Sandbar restaurant, “Happy Dancer” on the Sandbar’s upper walkway, “Red Rocking Dog” on the East walkway, “Hot Metal Flowers” along the False Creek walkway, and two colorful “Big Birds” in the Sandbar plaza.

Additionally, artists Bill Thomson and Mike Stefureak presented a unique chandelier crafted from a bicycle wheel in the Reckless Bike valet area east of Creekhouse, rounding out the eclectic, creative display of recycled and repurposed art.

REVISION 2019

REVISION AT deer lake gallery

In 2019, ReVision’s highlight event was a dynamic group exhibition at the Deer Lake Gallery in Burnaby, hosted by the non-profit Burnaby Arts Council. The opening reception was a memorable evening, featuring the “Berzerkatroid Dragon” sculpture, a thrilling fire show, and live music.

Participating artists included David Dumbrell, Yorke Graham, Lori Goldberg, Mike Stefureak, Bill Thomson, Marcia Pitch, Jan de Beer, Ron Simmer, Valerie Arntzen, and Ron Holzman. Throughout the month, visitors enjoyed workshops led by artists Lori Goldberg and Abbie Green Bull.

The event wrapped up on October 26 with a lively Trash Fashion Show and a closing auction for the Bad Art Sale, a fundraiser for the Burnaby Arts Council that offered "unloved" art for resale. Designers in the Trash Fashion Show included Tam Harrington, Janet Lee, Lorraine Kwan, Genette Mujar, Zoe Zizlak, and Wade Shapley, all showcasing unique, sustainable designs that captured the spirit of ReVision’s mission to turn discarded materials into art.

REVISION 2021

revision at bentall centre vancouver

After a two-year hiatus, ReVision closed out 2021 with a collaborative art sale alongside the Sculpture Society of BC. The event featured a diverse range of works from both societies, including pieces crafted from recycled materials and natural elements. The styles on display spanned classic, folk, steampunk, stone carvings, pop, metal creations, bronzes, and paintings, offering something for every taste.

This art sale marked a meaningful relaunch for ReVision, reinforcing its core message: using art to inspire responsible recycling, promote circular economic practices, and advocate for sustainability.