Black and Yellow gallery curator Graeme Berglund hosted I FELT BOARD last Thursday, an art exhibit showcasing work from emerging Canadian artists who used only cardboard and felt markers as tools.

To quote Graeme, "The objective of this show is to rely on the parameters of rudimentary tools to create art. It is a passive stance regarding the notion that art requires funding to exist."

Here is an untitled piece by Christopher Smith, which I was drawn to and bought for the CEO.CA office, along with Ehrem Salazar - layered Mona Lisa.

Artists bio: Christopher Smith is a 29-year-old artist originally from Walnut Grove, Canada. He started out with a strong visual art career showing in prominent exhibitions at Douglas Udell Gallery and Jacana Contemporary. He was one the original organizers of the community based art exhibition The Cheaper Show. Chris' passion for music overtook his art career several years ago and has become his primary focus, releasing two albums under his own name.

Impressive... Christopher's latest music video that he directed. Vimeo

> Email Graeme Berglund to discuss emerging Canadian art. Also check out Graeme's Cheaper Show blog.