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“Armoured with positive thinking technologies we squelch any uneasiness” – an essay by Eva Lewarne

“Armoured with positive thinking technologies we squelch any uneasiness” – an essay by Eva Lewarne

Artists in the Modern Age by Eva Lewarne Andy Warhol said that he would like to be a machine. I think Andy Warhol, with his iconization of mass media images, tried to kill painting and art in his glorification of

Guest Post September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 "Lessons I've Learned in My Life as an Artist" Read more

Victor: Fortunately, or Unfortunately, we live in a time and place where I can make of myself whatever I want.

Victor: Fortunately, or Unfortunately, we live in a time and place where I can make of myself whatever I want.

First things first. As I haven’t had a chance to see a psychiatrist yet, I’ll have to leave the issue of pharmaceuticals on hold for now. Right now, my focus is on my upcoming play “Mis Papás” in which I

Victor Ayala March 21, 2015March 23, 2015 Personal Stories by Creatives, Victor Ayala Read more

Kyle: It’s more important for me to make a difference in the world than to have a white picket fence.

Kyle: It’s more important for me to make a difference in the world than to have a white picket fence.

The following post is transcribed from a conversation I had with Kyle ‘TooTall’ Strauts about identity,  love, visualizing what you want in your life, teaching, and the difference he wants to make in the world. Seeing someone who is 6’9”

Kyle 'Too Tall' Strauts February 13, 2015February 13, 2015 Kyle 'TooTall' Strauts, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more

Matt: On the Identity of “Artist” and the Force That Drives Him Forward

Matt: On the Identity of “Artist” and the Force That Drives Him Forward

I don’t consider myself an artist. I would have to have created something of genuine value first—something beyond the few shows and stories of which I’ve dabbled. I am also skeptical that “artist” is a title that will ever fit.

Matt Clark June 27, 2014February 7, 2015 Matt Clark, Personal Stories by Creatives Read more
 

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Susan Gibson

Susan Gibson

A Temenos Retreat Leader, Susan hosts retreats where women can connect through their story and their vision for the future. Visit her at her website: meetsusangibson.com

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Sonia Saikaley

Sonia Saikaley

Born and raised in Ottawa, Sonia Saikaley's first book, The Lebanese Dishwasher, co-won the 2012 Ken Klonsky Novella Contest. Her first collection of poetry, Turkish Delight, Montreal Winter, was published in 2012 and a second collection, A Samurai’s Pink House, is forthcoming. Visit her at her website: www.soniasaikaley.com

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