Meet The Noise | Provocateur & Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with The Noise and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi The Noise, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
Risk-taking? I don’t think there’s a way around it. If you want to create something real, you have to lean into the unknown. Playing it safe has never built anything worth remembering. I’ve taken risks in my career—sometimes out of ambition, sometimes out of pure instinct. Not every risk has paid off, but every single one has shaped me.
The NOISE wouldn’t exist if I was afraid of looking stupid or failing.
I’ve walked into rooms where I had no business being, asked questions I wasn’t “supposed” to ask, and put myself out there when it would’ve been easier to stay quiet. The best conversations, the most electric moments—they happen when you push past fear and just go for it.
At the end of the day, I’d rather take a risk and have a story to tell than play it safe and wonder what could have been.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My art is about breaking barriers—between people, between ideas, between what’s expected and what’s possible. As the NOISE, I step into conversations, spaces, and collaborations that challenge the norm. I don’t just document culture; I amplify it, distort it, remix it, and throw it back out into the world in ways that make people think, feel, and react. That’s what sets me apart. I don’t chase trends—I chase truth, the raw and unfiltered energy that makes art matter.

What I’m most proud of? The impact. Seeing underground artists get recognized, seeing conversations I’ve had spark something bigger than just an interview—that’s the real reward. When people tell me The NOISE made them feel seen, or that an interview helped them push forward with their own work, that’s everything.

Getting here wasn’t easy. Nothing worth doing ever is. There were times I doubted myself, times when the doors stayed shut, times when I had to make something out of nothing. But I kept going. I learned that you don’t wait for permission to create. You don’t wait for the “right moment.” You take risks, you bet on yourself, and you keep showing up. Every challenge was a test—do I actually want this? Am I willing to fight for it? The answer was always yes.

What I want the world to know about The NOISE? It’s bigger than me. It’s about the artists, the conversations, the moments that deserve to be amplified. It’s about cutting through the static and giving people something real. Whether I’m masked or not, whether you know my face or just my voice, the message stays the same: art and culture are meant to be felt, meant to be experienced, and meant to be loud.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend was visiting, I’d want to give them the real Vancouver—my Vancouver. First stop, Republic of East Van Barbershop because you gotta start the trip looking sharp. Then we’d grab a slice at Pizza Garden—best in the city, no debate. After that, it really depends. If there’s a good show at The Orpheum, we’re going. That place just feels like history.

But the best parts of the city aren’t on any list. We’d hit some underground shows, catch up with the artists I work with, probably end up at some weird pop-up or late-night jam session. Vancouver’s got its polished side, but the real magic happens in the spaces between—those unexpected, unplanned moments that stick with you way longer than any tourist attraction ever could.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are so many people who have shaped my journey, but first and foremost, my parents. I lost them when I was young, but their belief in me has never left. They encouraged me to be brave, to think big, and to trust my instincts—lessons that have carried me through every risk I’ve taken.

Beyond that, I have to shout out the artists I’ve collaborated with: MANU STEGUI, ACT MOVE, JUAN OF THESE, MR POPCORN. Each of them has played a role in pushing boundaries with me, and in doing so, they’ve given me the confidence to keep pushing even when I’m on my own. Collaboration isn’t just about making something cool—it’s about trust, about pushing each other past fear, and about creating something that wouldn’t exist otherwise.

I wear the mask to protect my friends and myself, but also because The NOISE has never been about just me. It’s a reflection of the artists, the culture, and the movement behind it. I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of something bigger, to see ideas and underground moments ripple out into something real. If I deserve any recognition, it’s only because of the people who have trusted me to help tell their stories.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_noise_official

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenoisepr3139

Image Credits
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