April was National Poetry Month. I had the pleasure of moderating a discussion that featured three prominent Canadian poets: Cecily Belle Blaine, Ian Williams, and Dr. Afua Cooper.
Read moreA Little Bit of Something for Everyone. Volume 1: Excess Party Recap
The view upon walking into the party.
Get Ready for Excess: Interview with Aidan Ware
Triple-level, tricked-out and teased-high. Are you coming? I'll be there. On Saturday, March 4, 2017, Idea Exchange in Cambridge will be presenting a can't miss event, Volume 1: Excess Party (Premium Event Sponsor- Cindy DaCosta, Broker-The DaCosta Group).
Read moreColour Blind Colour at The Kitchener Public Library
On Saturday October 8th, I attended the opening reception of visual artist Meghan Sims's Colour Blind Colour at the Kitchener Public Library (Central Library). I visited Meghan in the studio last month while she was working on this series.
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Visual Artist Meghan Sims at the Kitchener Public Library Central Library. Photo Credit: Patrick Wey
Meghan Sims was born in Kitchener Ontario in 1980 with a rare visual condition called Achromatopsia. Being an achromat, Sims carries a unique visual perception of the world around her. It is this perception that has shaped and become characteristic of her artistic style.
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