“Soundness and mend” is one of many English phrases derived from the Latin phrase “mens sana in corpore sano” (”a healthy mind in a healthy body”). The state of mental well being is the partner to the health of our delicate bodies and both need to live in harmony, even in a small way, for us to feel whole.
Read MoreWhile picnicking in the lush inner city retreat that is Mont Royal Park, Soukayna hands me a copy of her recently self-published book, WORDS. The book, a cardinal hue with muted white line drawings, contains a collection of writing that addresses themes of home, identity, trauma, and recovery. The first page reads “To every soul who has ever felt alone, or lost themselves in a darkness bigger than the love they carry.” But more than anyone, WORDS was written for Soukayna, the author herself. Still, it’s amazing how a collection of poetry and prose, so deeply personal and intimate, can resonate with you.
Read MoreAmanda Perumal is a Toronto-based textile designer and the artisan behind Contrabotanic, a collection of handmade, felt succulents. We spoke to Amanda about studying Material Art & Design at OCADU, life after art school, and how she turned her craft into a small-business.
Read More"I’ve always liked taking photos. I remember in elementary school I would always be the one with the camera, always be the one taking photos at recess and bringing a camera to parties, making all the Facebook albums and editing everyone’s profile pictures. I think something small like that stemmed into what I’m doing now. I really like the idea of capturing moments, I always want to remember everything, and when I tell a story I want to have a visual beside it.
Read MoreKaïa Etezadi is an artist based in Montreal. In this interview, Kaïa takes us through her morning routine, inspiration and how her art has evolved.
Read MoreHanna La Salvia is a a freelance videographer / video editor based in Los Angeles, CA. Although her passion lies in video, her work also spans out to photography, illustration and sometimes a little bit of animation.
Read MoreSophia Smith is a film photographer, visual artist, sustainable and ethical volunteer coordinator, feminist and unconventional artist statement writer from Toronto, Ontario who is just trying to live her best life.
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