Artist Jessie Sohpaul has created a Diwali-themed logo for a special Vancouver Canucks jersey and game on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
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The Canucks91Ƶ latest Diwali logo was revealed Thursday (Nov. 2) on twitter.com and other social media channels, where Sohpaul described his colourful art.
91ƵDiwali is not just for South Asians,91Ƶ the artist says. 91ƵIts message is universal. Because of this, I wanted the design to be more modern and not lean exclusively into typical Diwali themes.91Ƶ
On the colours: 91ƵDiwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. The colour palette reflects this with a dark base and warm tones overtop.91Ƶ
On the fusion of birds: 91ƵThe peacock is native to South Asia, and the phoenix represents renewal, a theme of Diwali.91Ƶ
On the paisley: 91ƵA flame within each paisley represents the lighting of diyas,91Ƶ or oil lamps.
On the autumn sky: 91ƵThe background highlights starts in the night sky before the lighting of fireworks.91Ƶ
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All the details within this year's Diwali logo, designed by artist Jessie Sohpaul.
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This is the seventh year of Diwali-themed celebrations at a Vancouver Canucks game, typically in October or November.
, Sohpaul91Ƶs fresh Diwali designs are found on Canucks jerseys, T-shirts, hats, pins, hoodies, toques, stickers and other themed merchandise.
, Sohpaul is described as a multidisciplinary artist based out of Vancouver.
91ƵSohpaul91Ƶs work is heavily influenced by his experience as a first-generation born into a Punjabi immigrant family and raised in Canada,91Ƶ says a post on .
91ƵSohpaul draws from street art as well as traditional South Asian visual metaphors and scripts. His visual language is bold and striking and is a product of the complexity of his multicultural identity. Working with traditional and digital media, he strives to capture the energy and strength that he grew up around while honoring his Punjabi heritage.91Ƶ
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Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. Celebrations involve the spiritual 91Ƶvictory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.91Ƶ
This year Diwali is celebrated on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.