Describe your art in 30 words or less. When I’m painting I often explore abstract, quasi-symbolic geometric patterns, often merged with turbulent masses of cloud, coaxing a sense of space from the interplay of light, color, and contrast. Talk about how you start your pieces. Some of my pieces I […]
“Miss Representation”: A Missed Opportunity
In response to the glaring under-representation and objectification of women in mainstream media, actress turned filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s new documentary “Miss Representation” seeks to reveal how the sexist and violent objectification of women onscreen is a driving force behind the objectification and disenfranchisement of women in U.S. culture. While […]
Harvest Fest: Fun at the Farm
Colorful, crispy leaves and a light rain set the scene at Evergreen’s Organic Farm for a timely event celebrating the autumn season. Last weekend, students and community members gathered for the annual Harvest Festival. The event was lively and had many seasonal activities to participate in. Among others, there were […]
Horoscopes: 10/19/12
Aries – Trick: Your competitive nature is leading you to feel high-strung and anxious this week. Treat: Phone it in for a day. Last minute Halloween costume: Occupy Olympia protestor Taurus – Trick: You feel that those closest to you are being frivolous and flighty in a way you can’t […]
Government Proposed HIV Prevention Cuts
Local HIV/AIDS prevention organizers and concerned community members met on Monday, October 15 at 5:30 p.m. for an emergency town hall meeting at the United Communities AIDS Network (UCAN) office to plan a response to proposed funding cuts at the state and federal level to all HIV prevention services in […]
Vox Pop: 10/19/12
Do you think it is important to vote in the upcoming Presidential election, and why? Andy Jacobson: “I think it’s important to vote in the election if you really know what you are voting for.” Gunnar Johnson: “I think its important to vote in this election, but I’m not going […]
Why Bother?
“All that once was directly lived has become mere representation.” – Guy Debord To borrow a line from Politics is not a Banana, Barack Obama does not exist. Neither does Mitt Romney. Nor Joe Biden, or even that studly Paul Ryan. Sure, there are people with these names, but there […]
Olympia Punk Bands Make Dough for Political Activists
Six local punk bands played October 12 at Northern to raise awareness for a political issue that has hit close to home here in Washington’s capitol. Angry Music for Real ‘¢hange’ Around 200 young people gathered at the volunteer-run, all ages venue, art gallery, and community space on one of […]
Artist Profile: SAM BOURMAN-KARNS
How long have you been drawing? Since second grade I guess, I started drawing little video game puzzles, levels, the little monsters that would fill up the arenas. I remember doing little projects I guess. Since I could hold pencil. What is your favorite material to work with? Pens, […]
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