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Angel Strehlen
The Call of Legacy: Art & Advocacy
Born in Vancouver in 1960, Angel Strehlen is a self-taught artist and calligrapher whose work is a living dialogue with the West Coast tradition. Rooted in a distinguished family lineage—counting Joe Average (Order of Canada) and the Tebbutt family of artists and architects among their kin—Angel was raised in an environment where creativity was the primary language.
Their current calligraphic style is deeply influenced by the meditative "white writing" of Mark Tobey and the philosophical depth of Jack Wise, yet its most profound driver is personal. In 2023, Angel lost her only son, Chandis Adam, (aka Adam Sun) a brilliant self-taught musician and artist, to the fentanyl crisis. Adam’s struggle with schizophrenia and his murder within government-supported housing became the catalyst for a new chapter of both art and activism.
Today, Angel uses the precision and fluidity of calligraphy to navigate the complexities of grief and systemic failure. Through the Adam Sun Hope Sanctuary Society, they channel this creative energy into empowering the next generation of men and boys. By integrating the arts with vocational training and mentorship, Angel honors Adam’s memory, proving that even from the deepest tragedies, a path toward hope and specialized mastery can be forged.
Each stroke of the brush is a testament to resilience, a tribute to a son’s lost song, and a call to action for the community.
The Alchemist’s Edge: Expertise & Heritage
When you step into the world of Angel Strehlen/Sunny Son, you are entering a space where clinical science and botanical wisdom converge. You benefit from a lifetime of expertise—the trained eye of an Esthetician and Makeup and SPFX artist, Tattooist, and piercer who understands the anatomy of your skin and the exact chemistry required to restore it.
Whether your skin is weathered by the elements or recovering from the precision of a tattoo or piercing, you are supported by a master-level understanding of skin trauma and hygiene. You receive care that respects the delicate process of healing, honed through years of professional discipline.
You aren't just using products; you are engaging with the Earth's raw properties. Through a lifelong passion for Herbology and foraging, your skincare is formulated with hand-sourced botanical ingredients—rugged enough for your hardest work days, yet sophisticated enough for your skin’s health.
At the Adam Sun Hope Sanctuary, you aren't just a client; you are part of a restorative ritual. You benefit from 50 years of artistic precision and a deep, clinical respect for your body’s natural ability to heal. This is skincare crafted for your resilience.
The Synthesis of a Life’s Work
When you support the Adam Sun Hope Sanctuary, you are participating in the weaving of a powerful legacy—one that blends the precision of the tattooist, the wisdom of the herbalist, and the resilience of the forager into a blueprint for your future.
Here, you find more than just vocational training; you find a path to a career built on craftsmanship and dignity. Through the alchemy of herbs, the discipline of the arts, and the practicalities of a self-sustaining life, you are empowered to move from "surviving" to "mastering."
In this space, your hands learn to create rather than just labor. You take 50 years of lived experience and turn it into the foundation for your own professional journey. Every purchase made here does more than support a sanctuary—it directly funds your mentorship and the birth of a new artisan.
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