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 Canuckssa国际传媒� 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.
, Sohpaulsa国际传媒檚 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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sa国际传媒淪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.sa国际传媒�
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Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. Celebrations involve the spiritual sa国际传媒渧ictory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.sa国际传媒�
This year Diwali is celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.
