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Ewa Chruscicka

Ewa Chruscicka is a local artist and photographer, recently graduated from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design. She immigrated to Canada from Poland in 2002 and has been living in Vancouver ever since. 
Her work was exhibited in local galleries and she has collaborated with other Vancouver artists, musicians,and filmmakers on a variety of creative projects. Ewa's main interests include documentary photography and cinematography. Currently she is involved in free-lance photographic work as well as indpendent film production. 

Photographer Kris Krüg comes home from world travels to The Waldorf Hotel

Catching up with Vancouver's famed photographer at his local residence, The Waldorf Hotel.
Ewa ChruscickaFeb 15th, 2012

Thank God we're not all Tiger Mothers now

Everyone praises the successes of Tiger Mother-style parenting techniques, but there's a darker side to strictness that few seem willing to talk about.
Ewa ChruscickaFeb 13th, 2012

B.C. Foodservice Expo shows off cutting-edge food businesses

British Columbia's food service event of the year, hosted by celebrity chef David Adjey, highlighted local and international businesses thriving in B.C.
Ewa ChruscickaJan 30th, 2012

Snow in Vancouver: photos

It was a cold but beautiful snow day in Vancouver, when winter decided to finally pay the city a visit. Even a thin layer of snow can cause disarray here, so main streets and busy sidewalks were...
Ewa ChruscickaJan 17th, 2012

Homeless for the holidays in downtown Vancouver: photos

I met Ron McGrath at the A&W by Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver. It was still dark  when we sat down to have breakfast.  I couldn't tell right away that he was homeless. His many...
Ewa ChruscickaDec 28th, 2011

Naomi Klein joins protest against gentrification in the Downtown Eastside: photos

Activist and author Naomi Klein spoke in fierce support of more affordable housing in Vancouver.
Ewa ChruscickaDec 1st, 2011

The NPA headquarters on election night: slideshow

Scenes from a dramatic evening at the NPA camp.
Ewa ChruscickaNov 20th, 2011

Vision salutes the arts: slideshow

Vision Salutes the Arts event at the Canvas Lounge.
Ewa ChruscickaNov 11th, 2011

Occupy Vancouver complies with fire regulations and life goes on: slideshow

Life carried on at usual at the Occupy Vancouver camp, as people cleaned up the site to comply with fire by laws yesterday.  Other than the two overdoses, people at the camp have been well, said...
Ewa ChruscickaNov 11th, 2011

Vision Vancouver councillors tour Save on Meats: slide show

Vision Vancouver candidates tour the iconic venue in the heart of the Downtown Eastside.
Ewa ChruscickaNov 4th, 2011