Arts Afire Gallery

Arts Afire Gallery Original paintings, workshops & commissioned art by Kim Hancock - BFA, UBC. Exhibited internationally. Gallery open. Classes & group bookings available.

Inspired by travel, transformation & the layers beneath the surface.

05/29/2026

A Massive Thank You! ❤️
I am incredibly moved and so deeply grateful to every single one of you who has been voting for me day after day. Because of your amazing support, you have kept me steady in second place!
We are heading into a crucial stretch now—the countdown is on for the Top 5. In just under a week, the competition gets a lot tighter, and 5 of the top 10 will be eliminated.
Your daily votes mean everything to me right now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing by me, clicking every day, and keeping me right up there in that second spot. Let’s keep this momentum going!
Please keep casting your free daily vote here:
👉 https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock
Thank you so much, everyone! 🎨✨

🚨 ONLY 7 HOURS LEFT IN THIS ROUND! 🚨We are holding strong in 2nd place thanks to all of your incredible support! 🥈✨ We a...
05/28/2026

🚨 ONLY 7 HOURS LEFT IN THIS ROUND! 🚨
We are holding strong in 2nd place thanks to all of your incredible support! 🥈✨ We are so close to moving on to the next round, but we need a strong finish to lock it in.
To celebrate today’s final push, I wanted to share a brand new painting with you:
🎨 "Cellular Therapy 2” 91x91cm mixed media

This piece is all about organic energy, vital textures, and the vibrant flow of life. I hope it brings a burst of color to your day!
🔥 BIG BONUS TODAY: It is a Double Free Vote day! That means your free vote counts twice as much toward keeping me at the top.
It takes less than a minute to help me cross this round's finish line. Please click the link, cast your double votes, and let's move on to the next stage together!
👇 👇 👇
👉 Vote here: https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock!
Thank you all so much for being such an amazing part of this artistic journey. Let’s do this! ❤️

Art Gives Me The Ultimate Freedom To Express And Share A Story Of Pure Love.

2nd Place and Climbing! 🚀We are still holding steady in 2nd, with some amazing jumps into 1st place! I cannot thank you ...
05/26/2026

2nd Place and Climbing! 🚀
We are still holding steady in 2nd, with some amazing jumps into 1st place! I cannot thank you enough for the consistent daily votes. This competition is grueling (honestly, it’s like a Netflix show that never ends!), but your energy keeps me inspired to push through to the gallery finish line.
While my large canvases are visual stories of love, loss, and life, I wanted to share a smaller piece as a heartfelt "thank you" for your immense support.
Take a look at the painting “One is the loneliest number." At an intimate 16”x20”, I hope it throbs for you.
To keep moving forward into the next round, I need your continued support. Please click the link to cast your free daily vote today!
https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock

Sea CellsKim HancockMixed Media, 5’ x 4’ (Diptych)Artist Statement:"Sea Cells" invites you into a weightless, submerged ...
05/25/2026

Sea Cells
Kim Hancock
Mixed Media, 5’ x 4’ (Diptych)
Artist Statement:
"Sea Cells" invites you into a weightless, submerged realm where microscopic ecosystems meet the expansive depths of the ocean. This diptych explores the fluid balance between organic structure and absolute creative freedom. Suspended against a calm, pale aqua background, vibrant crimson forms drift like active cellular organisms encased in golden halos of diffused light. By leaving generous passages of the background completely open, the composition breathes. This intentional rest area evokes a sense of oceanic suspension—capturing a quiet, living world where the smallest building blocks of life are allowed to pulse, shift, and evolve.
Support My Journey:
If this piece resonates with you, please consider casting your daily vote to support my work in "The People’s Artist" 2026 competition! You can vote every 24 hours right here:

Art Gives Me The Ultimate Freedom To Express And Share A Story Of Pure Love.

"We made it to the next round, and it’s all because of you! As the competition heats up, I wanted to share a smaller, de...
05/22/2026

"We made it to the next round, and it’s all because of you! As the competition heats up, I wanted to share a smaller, deeply raw piece from my collection. https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock
This 91\text{ cm} \times 91\text{ cm} canvas is titled 'The Final Exhale'.
It focuses on a profound biological moment: decomposition and the very last breath. While my massive 6-foot and 8-foot canvases capture the sweeping energy of life and survival, this piece pauses to look at the quiet, necessary transition of energy breaking down and releasing back into the universe.
Every vote you cast helps me secure the museum-scale gallery space needed to show the full trajectory of life, survival, and transition.
Thank you for keeping me in this fight! Drop your daily free vote here:
👉 [CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR DAILY FREE VOTE]
Link: https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock"

Im Free To Tell A Story Of Love

The profound moment of the last breath and decomposition.
05/21/2026

The profound moment of the last breath and decomposition.

3 DAYS REMAINING. 5 WILL BE ELIMINATED. ⏳"Hi everyone! We have just 3 days remaining in this round, and the competition ...
05/18/2026

3 DAYS REMAINING. 5 WILL BE ELIMINATED. ⏳
"Hi everyone! We have just 3 days remaining in this round, and the competition is narrowing fast.
Right now, I am holding strong in 5th place within the Top 15 of my group. This round will knock out 5 artists, leaving only 10 for the next phase. I am holding my position entirely because of the steady support of my voters, but to stay safe from the upcoming cut, I need your free vote backup daily!
If you have a spare second today, please cast your free vote to help me lock in my spot in the Top 10.
[Click Here to Cast Your Daily Free Vote]
👉 https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock
(The system allows one free vote every 24 hours!)

Im Free To Tell A Story Of Love

"I’ve officially made it to the Top 20 (currently sitting in 5th place)!This round, I’m focusing purely on my Cellular S...
05/16/2026

"I’ve officially made it to the Top 20 (currently sitting in 5th place)!
This round, I’m focusing purely on my Cellular Series. These are my most ambitious works—massive, biological pieces like 'The Chief' that stand 6 feet tall. I’ve made the decision to tighten my upcoming show to focus strictly on this trajectory: grounded, physical, and immersive.
To help me get these pieces into the museum-scale gallery they deserve, I’d love your daily free vote. https://peoplesartist.org/2026/kim-hancock-Qhee
Why I do this: My process is non-traditional and private—I want the viewer to stand in front of these massive canvases and simply feel the energy of the work without needing an explanation.
Opt-out: If you’d rather not get these daily reminders, just reply 'Stop' and I’ll take you off the list for this round. No hard feelings!"

Im Free To Tell A Story Of Love

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