An Artist’s Rental Has a Giant Lips Sofa and Art Written on the WallsTours
After 8.5 years, artist Trevor Ball has turned his Victoria, BC, rental into a playful mix of oversized typography, vintage finds, self-made art, and unforgettable retro pieces — including a Gufram Lips sofa.
Oct 13, 2026
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