Artist Jessie Sohpaul has created a Diwali-themed logo for a special Vancouver Canucks jersey and game on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
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The CanucksB次元官网网址� latest Diwali logo was revealed Thursday (Nov. 2) on twitter.com and other social media channels, where Sohpaul described his colourful art.
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All the details within this year's Diwali logo, designed by artist Jessie Sohpaul.
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This is the seventh year of Diwali-themed celebrations at a Vancouver Canucks game, typically in October or November.
, SohpaulB次元官网网址檚 fresh Diwali designs are found on Canucks jerseys, T-shirts, hats, pins, hoodies, toques, stickers and other themed merchandise.
, Sohpaul is described as a multidisciplinary artist based out of Vancouver.
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B次元官网网址淪ohpaul draws from street art as well as traditional South Asian visual metaphors and scripts. His visual language is bold and striking and is a product of the complexity of his multicultural identity. Working with traditional and digital media, he strives to capture the energy and strength that he grew up around while honoring his Punjabi heritage.B次元官网网址�
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This year Diwali is celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
