“In Conversation” is a popular Q&A Segment on “Society Pages” that features interviews with creative risk takers. So far, I’ve profiled Bruce Mau, an industrial designer turned global thinker, Maureen Judge, a Genie Award-winning filmmaker whose real life docs focus on family dynamics, and Evan Jones, a pioneer in Alternate Reality Games. Evan’s computer feats have [...]
#FreedomIsBlogging
Originally published in April 2012 in Blog
Spotlight: Growing Pains
Originally published in April 2012 in Blog
SPOTLIGHT is Society Pages’ newest column focusing on questionable occurrences. Read other columns here. A dozen years ago, when the thought of becoming an academic art historian had lost its luster, I found myself throwing all of my investigative energy into a more personal story. This was back when I was trying to break into journalism, with no [...]
Comeback Kid
Originally published in February 2012 in Blog
When Delia Martins talks about her work as a hairdresser, her voice revs up like an engine. “Hairdressers are artists. We sculpt, we carve, we notch, my point cut, we slither and twist,” she says, dancing on the spot. “It’s all about flair and using your design sense.” Next, ask her about hair colour and [...]
The year of living dyingly
Originally published in December 2011 in Blog, Uncategorized
Rise and shine
Originally published in July 2011 in AppliedArtsMag.com
Change for change’s sake is hard to resist, especially when mastering a split focus has become such a badge of honour in today’s digitally driven world. Still, some endeavours bear a sweeter tasting fruit with a long-term approach. Wine making is one. Branding is another, or so say the principals at Up Inc., an award-winning [...]
In conversation with Evan Jones
Originally published in May 2011 in Blog
The nearness of you
Originally published in May 2011 in Blog
Originally published in March 2011 in Blog
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