August 19th, 2008
Tags: arts funding cuts, Stephen Harper
Posted in: Culture and Lifestyle, Personal, Politics, Visual Arts
While following the election coverage in the U.S. through alternative media, I have heard the term “empty suit” being used to describe both John McCain and Barrack Obama. This term implies that the politician is a medium (an empty vessel) through which special interests and corporate power govern. When it comes to the current Prime [...]
August 18th, 2008
Tags: Canadian culture. CBC, pro wrestling
Posted in: Culture and Lifestyle, Personal
While checking out the media today I came across an excellent retrospective on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) website. It is a collection of interviews and documentaries of pro wrestlers and the business over the decades and its influence on Canadian culture. A fantastic resource for any pro wrestling enthusiast. The picture accompanying this article [...]
August 15th, 2008
Tags: FAB Magazine, underwear, Visual Arts
Posted in: Culture and Lifestyle, Queer Community, Visual Arts
I am very happy about being in the current edition of Fab Magazine which combines the work of Canadian artists Daryl Vocat, Andrew Harwood, Me, Mark Ciale, and John Webster with underwear designs by contemporary designers. I am honoured that my close friend Matthew Simpson was juxtaposed with my work. He not only is someone [...]