Takes Three to Tango (Until Our Next Dance), 2022
Acrylic on Cotton and Linen Blend
18 x 24 Inches

This Henri Matisse inspired work depicts three animals engaged in a dance; the Canine is a link between the Jackdaw and the Rabbit. The hands of the Canine and Rabbit are deeply interlinked whereas the Canine releases the Jackdaw as he leaves the dance. The painting is bold and flat, reminiscent of cartoons or children's books, yet the content is mature, reflecting on the beauties and difficulties of polyamorous relationships, especially transitioning from a long term monogamous relationship to something different. In this painting, the Canine is the hinge between the other partners and is struggling to balance the relationships as the Jackdaw flies away and the Rabbit is weighed down to the earth.

This piece was featured in Vee CR's solo exhibition, "What is Love?" in July, 2022.

Vincent (Vee CR) Chorabik is a Polish-Canadian artist living and working in Vancouver, the unceded homelands of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-waututh Nations.
They are an Artist, Educator, and Founder of the JAM Studios (648 Kingsway).

They are a Transdisciplinary Artist with an MFA from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 2021. Their practice includes installation, collage (digital and analogue), drawing, painting, collaboration, research, fun, play, etc. They use whatever medium best suits the conceptual and aesthetic nature of the project.
They Teach at Emily Carr University of Art + Design and Canadian College. They've been working regularly as an Artist since graduating from Langara College in 2017, and Educating in various capacities since 2009.
Recently, they had a solo exhibition titled "What is Love?" 2022, that explored the complexities of romantic, platonic, community, and self-love with a particular focus on queerness and polyamory.
Using art, language, and education they aim to create a more 2SLGBTQ+ friendly world.