Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors
Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, Canada, 2023
Revealing over a decade of research and visits with collectors from British Columbia and internationally, The Collectors presents almost 40 photo-portraits by Christos Dikeakos depicting collectors and collections from across the spectrum. Artists, patrons, curators, writers and art lovers alike, these stunning portraits reveal the inside world of collectors and their collections, providing a close view of the relations to the objects that have held their fascination. Working in collaboration with the support of photographer Barrie Jones, these precise and carefully ordered images reveal intimacy, desire and wonder--and bring the collectors, whose efforts support artists, museums, gallerists and arts ecologies and ultimately audiences--from behind-the-scenes into the fore. Curated by Lisa Baldissera,
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R) 1.Brad Chernoff, 2019/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 16 x 24 inches; Collection of Brad Chernoff 2. Robert Kleyn’s Archive and Studio, 2016/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 16 x 24 inches; Collection of Robert Kleyn 3. BC Legislature Entrance, 2021/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 16½ x 24 inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R) 1. The Music Lesson, 2017; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 63 x 77 inches; Collection of Gordon and Marion Smith, Artists for Kids Foundation 2. Hank Bull Archive at the Western Front, 2012/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 17 x 24 inches; Collection of the artist 3. Reg Davidson Studio, Old Massett, Haida Gwaii, 2011/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 18 x 24 inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Robin Blaser Study East Wall, 2019; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; Approx. 14 x 36 inches; Special Collections SFU 2. Objects des Raretés, 2018; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 14 x 24 inches; Collection of Gary Bell 3. The Music Lesson, 2017; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 63 x 77 inches; Collection of Gordon and Marion Smith, Artists for Kids Foundation
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Robin Blaser Study East Wall, 2019; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; Approx. 14 x 36 inches; Special Collections SFU 2. Objects des Raretés, 2018; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 14 x 24 inches; Collection of Gary Bell
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Bob Rennie, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 59 x 72 inches; Collection of Bob Rennie 2. Hastings Mill Store Museum, 2017; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 62½ x 77 inches; Collection of the Artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1.Uno Langmann Limited Fine Art, 2019/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 40 x 60 inches; Collection of Uno Langmann 2. Ivan Sayers Living Room with Cat, Grll, 2023/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 41 x 31½ inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Terri-Lynn Williams Davidson and Robert Davidson, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 45 x 30 inches; Collection of the artist 2. Dr. Marla Kiess, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 29 x 40 inches; Collection of Dr. Marla Kiess 3. Inna Vlassev O’Brian, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 55 x 75 inches; Collection of Michael and Inna O’Brian Collection
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Gerd Metzdorff, 2020; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 55 x 26 inches; Collection of Henning and Brigitte Freybe 2. Allan Switzer, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 11 x 13¾ inches and 16 x 24 inches; Collection of Allan Switzer 3. Raven’s Tail, 2014; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 60 x 70 inches; Collection of Vancouver Art Gallery, Gift of the Artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Lotting Preparations for Seahawk Auction, 2015; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 59 x 73 inches; Collection of Museum of Anthropology University of British Columbia 2. Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 41 x 31½ inches; Collection of the artist 3. The Room, 3 Vets, 2009; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 32 x 39 inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Bruce Munro Wright, 2019/2025, Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper, 66”x 44”, Collection of Bruce Munro Wright 2. Dr. Wallace Chung and Sarah Ling at the Chinese Canadian Museum, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 20 x 24 inches; Collection of the artist 3. Uno Langmann in his study, 2019. Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 17 X 22 inches; Collection of the Artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. My First Warhol, 2020; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 11 x 12 inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Hastings Mill Store Museum, 2017; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 62½ x 77 inches; Collection of the Artist 2. Uno Langmann Limited Fine Art, 2019/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 40 x 60 inches; Collection of Uno Langmann 3. Ivan Sayers Living Room with Cat, Grll, 2023/2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 41 x 31½ inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L)1. Jane Irwin at Grey Church, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 70 x 46 inches; Collection of Jane Irwin 2. (TopR) Inge Mieir-Oswald with her Mini Museum, 2024; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 16 x 24 inches; Collection of Inge Mieir-Oswald 3. (BottomR) Claudia Beck, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 24 x 38½ inches; Collection of the artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. Gerd Metzdorff, 2020; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 55 x 26 inches; Collection of Henning and Brigitte Freybe
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Dr. Wallace Chung and Sarah Ling at the Chinese Canadian Museum, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 20 x 24 inches; Collection of the artist 2. Uno Langmann in his study, 2019. Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 17 X 22 inches; Collection of the Artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Gerd Metzdorff, 2020; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 55 x 26 inches; Collection of Henning and Brigitte Freybe 2. Allan Switzer, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 11 x 13¾ inches and 16 x 24 inches; Collection of Allan Switzer
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Terri-Lynn Williams Davidson and Robert Davidson, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 45 x 30 inches; Collection of the artist 2. Dr. Marla Kiess, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 29 x 40 inches; Collection of Dr. Marla Kiess
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. Allan Switzer, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 11 x 13¾ inches and 16 x 24 inches; Collection of Allan Switzer
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects.
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Dr. Wallace Chung and Sarah Ling at the Chinese Canadian Museum, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 20 x 24 inches; Collection of the artist 2. Uno Langmann in his study, 2019. Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 17 X 22 inches; Collection of the Artist
Installation view of "Christos Dikeakos: The Collectors," at Griffin Art Projects, North Vancouver, BC, 2025. Photo: Byron Dauncey, courtesy of Griffin Art Projects. (L-R)1. Dr. Wallace Chung and Sarah Ling at the Chinese Canadian Museum, 2025; Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 20 x 24 inches; Collection of the artist 2. Uno Langmann in his study, 2019. Archival pigment inks printed on Epson lustre paper; 17 X 22 inches; Collection of the Artist