THE MOBIL ART SCHOOL TEAM

SEAN ALWARD

Co-Founder

Sean Alward, MFA (UBC) has over 20 years  experience as a professional artist and art educator. He has taught at the University of British Columbia, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Emily Carr University, The Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, and the Vancouver Film School. He has also written about art for publications including Canadian Art, C magazine, and Border Crossings.

FIONA CHAN

CoFounder

Fiona is a health care professional with extensive experience working with seniors. She personally discovered the joy of unplugging through art during her Master's program, when she decided to take classes at a ceramics studio. In a short time, she has managed to make work which has been displayed at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Fiona believes that everyone can make art, and she would like to spread the joy in learning about and making art with others.

EVAN LEE

Co-Founder

Evan Lee, MFA (UBC) has had over 20 years experience as a professional artist and has exhibited across Canada and abroad. He has taught at the University of British Columbia and Emily Carr University and has mentored several emerging artists.

MOHAMED SOMANI

Co-Founder

Mohamed Somani, MBA (SFU) and MFA (UBC) is an entrepreneur and artist. CEO and co-founder of Beam (a local tech startup), Mohamed is passionate about the role that creativity can play in our everyday lives. Mohamed has a background in entrepreneurship,  analytics, and process improvement. He also has over 20 years experience exhibiting as a professional artist.