When looking at the definitions of art and activism separately, it’s difficult to see how they can cohesively fit together. However, it’s more direct than you might think. Activism works…
The Lofi Phenomenon
Lofi Music: Overplayed or overlooked? After a long day at school, you finally retreat to the comforts of your room. Lights dimmed, A/C on, and lo-fi beats playing, you pull…
What Is Art – and What Qualifies?
When you look “art” up on Google, it is defined as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or…
The Conservation: The Art that Isn’t Art
The Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s infamous interior paintings of the Old Testament across large vaulted ceilings, strikes its magnificence to all who walk in. However, the admiration it receives from visitors…
A Chat with Gary Alvarez: Filmmaker
Art should be an extension of you. Learn about the value of originality, being true to yourself, and taking it easy with Gary Alvarez. ​ Read on what the film…
Sticking to the Timeline
Lately, I’ve strangely begun to pay more attention to costume designing in cinema. Raised concerns about the portrayal of silhouettes in period pieces introduced new arguments made about designing in…
Ikebana: the art of flower arrangements
It is more than just a vase of sparse flowers. It is an interconnection between natural beauty and the way we interact with flowers. Ikebana. This beautiful, poetic word means…
The Power of Anonymity
Privacy enables people to do or say anything they please—the only thing left on the table is morals. How many times have you ever done something that wasn’t right just…
To taste and see: the art of food
There are some things you get from a seasoned chef or baker that you can’t get from anyone else. You’re hit with broad, bold flavor, and there are also precise…
A chat with Ashley Nicole: Filmmaker
Film is a unique and versatile medium in and of itself. Hear from rising filmmaker Ashley Nicole on her newest project and her methods of creativity that allow her to…