Graffiti Artist(s) Sought To Paint The Lengthy Alley Wall Outside PiDGiN In Gastown

The GOODS from Pidgin

Vancouver, BC | We’ve been at PiDGiN for 3+ years now, over that time our alley has undergone many a good and bad tag. It’s a huge wall that we would like to have one or more artists create something inspired. We know there are many talented artists in a city where our public art is disappearing faster than it’s being created. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting impact in an amazing neighbourhood. In order to ensure the piece(s) are maintained in good shape we will be protecting the work with an anti graffiti clear coat. The submissions will also have to be vetted by the city for proper permitting so that it won’t be removed by city workers shortly thereafter. Ideally the final selected piece(s) will reflect the storied history of the area, navigating time, cultures, struggles and triumphs. One idea we have discussed is creating a 3 dimensional form of cartography using places and cultures evolving and overlapping through time with the use of depth and colour. These are just ideas and ultimately we don’t want to influence the artist to the detriment of their creativity. If this of interest please reach out to graffiti [at] pidginyvr.com and we will hit you with the dimensions of wall and how it can broken up.

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The Team

Brandon Grossutti – Owner/Operator
Alain Canuel – General Manager
Nelson Navasero – Assistant General Manager / Bar Manager
Shin Suzuki – Executive Chef

About PiDGiN

Common cuts rendered sublime. Deceptively simple staples skewed and polished with Asian elegance. Large format family-style ssäm with the attention to detail and flavour usually reserved for highly composed dishes. These are the cornerstones of PiDGiN’s food. Rarely predictable, never overwrought and fussy, always thoughtful, cared for, and prepared with the utmost integrity.

At PiDGiN, there is no need for distinctions between casual and fine dining. A restaurant can be both beautiful and comfortable; cuisine can be at once delicate and approachable. As dining perspectives have changed, so too has the line between east and west. Pidgin’s chefs and owners draw inspiration from their travels and work experience on different continents which is reflected in the restaurant’s design, drinks list and cuisine.

The bar pays its respects to classic cocktails with fresh interpretations that make good use of our region’s fine local bounty. For the more adventurous the taps pour local sake. By the glass and bottle is a tight wine list, bolstered by a well-curated reserve list for those seeking something truly special. Perhaps most exciting is the harmony between kitchen and bar, a collaboration that ensures equal attention to detail and creativity with the ladies and gentlemen behind the wood and stoves.

Craig Stanghetta of Ste. Marie based PiDGiN’s design around the food. Much like the namesake, the design borrows liberally from different schools of thought. Curated ephemera, inverted subway tile and contemporary lighting stand against clean Japanese joinery, simple panel moulding and an intentionally sparse and functional layout. The mandate was to be disparate and somehow achieve balance, much like each dish that leaves the kitchen.

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