Chomavision is a feature documentary about an amazing Canadian artist, Bob Choma. His life has been a classic creative, chaotic story: an accomplished artist as a child, he became a graphic artist and businessman, a cartoonist, futurist, story teller – and generally sparky guy.

A graduate of Victoria’s psychiatric hospital, Bob has been challenged by classic bipolar mood swings, prison time for counterfeiting, suicide attempts, and alcohol problems through a colourful life. In his later years though he was well and rediscovered his creative groove as an outsider artist.

His friend and fellow bipolar traveller, Bruce Saunders, was determined to tell his story. It has taken only 25 years. Hopefully, beyond revealing one man’s life journey, this film provides insights into the connection between the bipolar condition and creativity, and how vital that connection is for some of us.

Friends of Music’s Haywires will open the night with a performance at 6 pm, followed by a screening of “Chomavision” at 7pm and a Q&A with Bruce Saunders on the making of his film. Pizza, decaf coffee and tea will be served and admission is free!

*The main entrance to the theatre is on the Fort street side of Eric Martin Pavillion. If you arrive at the main entrance for Victoria Mental Health, follow the walkway around the left side of the building towards Fort Street to find our entrance.