“Beauty? For the longest time, I’ve always loved it. I used to paint very “beautiful” paintings and then I sort of started turning away from that... I realized it doesn’t need to be dark or grotesque intentionally; of course it can have elements of it, but I also enjoy the delicacy of beauty. I like the idea of beautifying creepy things. Beauty is very relative.”
Read MoreJuly's featured artist is Sara Khan, and once again we're inspired by great local work! Her piece Lila & Lenu was the spark for this month's SAD mix, and boy, oh boy, is it a summer flame.
Read MoreWhat a treasure it is, to learn from creative women! Amber Dawn and Anoushka Ratnarajah, Artistic Directors of this year's Vancouver Queer Film Festival, speak to their creative collaboration and its fruitful results. “Amber and Anoushka beam support for one another and seemed to be incredibly in-sync on just about everything... The power duo embody this year’s festival theme of Love and Resistance—loving through art, activism, conversation and community while resisting troubling and problematic patterns that have historically suppressed marginalized voices.” Film fans rejoice!
Read More“This ‘handmade’ cheese (pun intended) tugs at the ethical fabric of what we consider to be a legitimate food. What’s too ‘out there’ to be considered edible? Then again, what’s ‘too close’ for comfort?”
Read More“I’m interested in what happens when these objects are in a room together. Most of the objects are unremarkable things that have deep meaning and rich stories—things like books, cups, teapots, pendants, rocks, etcetera. I’ve used my own style when re-creating these things—which includes elements of simplicity, delicacy, and whimsy—so the objects will be seen from a new perspective.”
Read MoreIf you like photography, parties, and donuts, we've got just the thing! Cartems' West Pender location will be hosting the closing reception for artist Ho Tam's photography series, Curious Cabinets, on display at said location until June 30. See you there!
Read MoreJune has felt a bit strange so far, no? Perhaps you haven't felt the weirdness, and that's okay. We'll bring it to you, anyways. Have a listen to this special SAD mix, inspired by featured artist Nomi Chi's piece, Shed Yr Skin. It's a treat!
Read Morei like the part when she signs the papers: yes, cut.
Our Cheese issue launched in May. Here on the web, we're keeping the theme alive with this poem by Caitlin Baird.
