Vancouver Art Gallery piece damaged, police looking for suspect
Posted March 25, 2021 12:25 pm.
Last Updated March 25, 2021 12:28 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Police are looking for a man they believe caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to a creation at the Vancouver Art Gallery last month.
The art was a Maureen Gruben creation called “Delta Trim.” Gruben is an Indigenous artist who lives in the Northwest Territories.
Bubble-wrap is incorporated into the piece, which was created in 2018. That material was allegedly popped on Feb. 3.
Police say a video of someone damaging the art was posted and shared online.
“It is very upsetting to see the blatant disregard towards the artist’s time, energy and creative expression that it took to create this piece of art,” Const. Tania Visintin said.
The suspect is described as a man who is believed to be between 19 and 23 years old. He has a thin build, brown eyes, and black shoulder-length curly hair. He was wearing a dark blue jean jacket over top what appears to be two dark-coloured hooded jackets. He also was wearing a black face mask.
The VPD says if the art can be repaired, it would cost up to $6,500. The case is being investigated as mischief.
If you have any information, you’re asked to call investigators at 604-717-4022.
