International bodypainter and fine artist Filippo Ioco will be at the NaaB次元官网网址橶ayaB次元官网网址橲um Indigenous Coastal Gardens in Tofino next week to paint four models from head-to-toe camouflage into surrounding old growth forest landscapes.
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According to Hudema, NaaB次元官网网址橶ayaB次元官网网址橲um Indigenous Coastal Gardens was selected as the location for the bodypainting project because the gardens are a place of Indigenous conservation and education.
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NaaB次元官网网址橶ayaB次元官网网址橲um Gardens will be open to the public during the art project, however, Hudema is encouraging viewers to B次元官网网址減lease respect the process as much as possible.B次元官网网址�
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