Nicole Steen
(along with Vicki M.) is part of Vancouver's self-styled Pop Tarts, who also run a pop art gallery. Painting portraits of women within a pop culture context is what these gals do best. Exhibits are based on a theme which is accentuated on opening nights with costume and music. Past shows have included pin-up girls, villainesses, female musicians, and western gals. A little irony and a lot of humour is the common bond in these artists attitudes and work.