The afternoon sun is casting long shadows in the park on the corner of Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Laurier street, where a large group of people have gathered under the trees.
Meky Ottawa is an Atikamekw from Manawan. As a multidisciplinary artist based in Tio'tia:ke Montréal, she works with video, illustration and installation. I was fortunate to have an opportunity to speak to Meky about her work, and for this as well as her work and wisdom, I am grateful and humbled.
GODBERD IS PROUD TO HOST THE CONVERSATION BETWEEN MONICA ROSE AND AMBER DAWN, THE ARTIST BEHIND PARLOUR PROJECT, AN INSIGHTFUL LOOK INTO PERSONAL TRUTH.
Sipping on a glass of crisp white wine in the Library of the Manoir des Beaux-Arts, I eagerly await Claire Porter's arrival while chatting with a few early birds. We are here tonight with a twin purpose; to take part in the official launch of Claire’s new album À Tantôt! and to wish her bon voyage, given her return to Newfoundland in a matter of weeks.
Callen Schaub is an abstract painter most recognized for his unconventional techniques and live performances. Utilizing a combination of spin machines, pendulums and trapezes, Schaub uses his own paint-pour methods to create psychedelic patterns of highly-saturated colour on various objects.
Jonathan Cummins talks to Analogue Addiction member Jean-Philippe Bourgeois about Montreal's lively local music scene and how fun is key to booking a good show.