July 16, 2017
“KIM GINGRAS”
by Fluke
Kim Gingras says from the time she first jumped on a bus from Montreal to audition in NYC, working as a professional dancer has been an unbelieveable ride, culminating with her dream job of standing on stage with Beyoncé. While perfecting skills is important she says developing the right mindset and positive attitude is even more important, leading her to partner with Mel Mah starting “You Got This, Girl” (YGTG) to help cultivate a new generation of determined but kind-hearted young women. In 2015 Fluke, fellow Canadian and founder and artistic director of A˙shop, painted this portrayal of Gingras at The Container Yard on 4th St. in the Arts District of Los Angeles. Fluke, who was mentored from a very young age by the fathers of Montreal graffiti, started A˙shop in 2009 as both agency and artist collective, supporting artists and improving the urban aesthetic at the same time. @fluke.art @ashopcrew @kimgingras @ygtgofficial
