Bob Morouney’s pandemonium diary is a delightful series that challenges the everyday assumptions of life. The artist uses the image of houses as metaphors for his interpretation of society and culture. His copperplate etchings, mostly black and white, are amusing and thought-provoking. There’s the tongue-in-cheek humour in “strangers enemies friends,” where the homes appear in […]
Julie Sobowale
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Solargraphs powered
Where is the sunlight in these gloomy days of spring? Lucas Dambergs manages to capture the rays of light in Solargraphs, a unique and mesmerizing exhibit. Dambergs documents one year of sunrises and sunsets through long exposure photographs. Using handmade pinhole cameras, a line appeared on the photo paper in the camera for each sunrise […]
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Good form
These are not your typical toys. Sculpture, which features the work of Heather Benning, Istvan Zsako and Goody-B Wiseman, is a myriad of playful figures. Each artist creates interactive art through the mastery of sculpture to provoke a sense of warmth and curiosity. Benning’s pieces are 3D sculptures with a twist, her dioramas have motion […]
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Paranormal primer
Young adult: The teen subgenre covers a wide range of titles that deal with romance, drama and triumph over adversity. This category is one of the most popular in entertainment—from the beloved TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the recent Twilight film franchise. For the latest hit, check out Twilight author Stephenie Meyer’s The […]
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Strangelove
Lily is a teenage girl trying to make sense of her past. Luc is a fallen angel looking for redemption. They fall in love. In an apocalyptic future, a Demon Slayer tracks down Airie, a half- human/half-goddess and soon they face an epic battle with demons. They fall in love too. Meanwhile, Jamie, a female […]
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Reading list
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Gracia and Margaret Stohl. A New York Times bestseller about a young teenage girl battling between good and evil forces. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. A modern story about demon hunters that is currently being adapted into a film. Bitten by Kelly Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld series). Get a […]
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Epic Cadenza
This art is epic. Jinny Yu and Don Andrus’ Cadenza is a large-scale collaboration and exploration of artistic history. Cadenza, which is a musical term for improvisation, combines the artwork of Yu and Andrus perfectly. Both artists used Italian artist Givanni Battista Tiepolo’s mural “The Brazen Serpent” as inspiration. Using the dimensions 164×1,356 centimetres, each […]
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Fibre first
There are no itchy wool sweaters here. This is a showcase of textile talent and colour. Presented by Atlantic Spinners and Handweavers, it features items sewn together using the traditional techniques of loom and finger weaves, tapestry, knitting and embroidery. Many items have a well-worn feel of an old blanket like the warm tea cozy […]
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Roll models
Perseverance is Stephanie Weber-Biron’s motto. As a cinematographer, she understands the negative stereotypes of women behind the camera. “One director asked me if I could handle the big, heavy cameras,” says Weber-Biron. “I know that people try to second-guess our work. It took a long time to get where I am.” Weber-Biron looks to inspire […]
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Don’t Restrained yourself
These women are not made of porcelain. Louise Pentz’ Restrained gives a thorough critique of the plight of women around the world. Pentz’ works are smoke-fired clay sculptures. The materials allow Pentz to fully explore the depths of the female experience. Each piece is symbolic and moving. “Collateral Damage” shows broken pieces of different women […]
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Patch works
Building have feelings too. Stephen Kelly’s Patch is a technological and artistic milestone, combining computer science and art to create a unique experience. The work is based on computational art, where code or algorithms help run the artwork. Kelly is an expert in mixing technology with art as an artist and a Ph.D computer science […]
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In Position
The story of African Canadian immigrants is beautifully shown in this exhibit which brings together well-known works and local pieces. The result is a visual history. Megan Morgan’s “Re-Photograph” series displays her multi-cultural family while Dawit L. Petros’ album of Eritrean immigrants shows diversity within the African Canadian community. Christina Leslie’s “EveryTING Irie” series is […]
