The Cloth Comes Down, and There is Yourself and Home: Wings Over Water at the 2021 Vancouver Fringe Festival

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The Cloth Comes Down, and There is Yourself and Home: Wings Over Water at the 2021 Vancouver Fringe Festival

Two Sundays ago, the Three Flying Birds Collective held the closing night for their stunning production, Wings Over Water. Created by Anjalica Solomon (they/she/he), Shane [Chantal] Dobles Gerring (they/she), and Sarvin Esmaeili (she/they), Wings Over Water is an experimental play that follows Baby Bird’s journey in understanding diaspora and finding home and belonging.

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"Eels" by David Ly

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Illustration by Allison Eng.

Illustration by Allison Eng.

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David Ly is the author of Mythical Man, which was shortlisted for the 2021 ReLit Poetry Award. His sophomore poetry collection, Dream of Me as Water, is forthcoming in 2022. David is the Poetry Editor at This Magazine, part of the Anstruther Press Editorial Collective, and a Poetry Manuscript Consultant with The Writers’ Studio at SFU. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram.

MEET SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH: JASON BEMPONG

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MEET SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH: JASON BEMPONG

While juggling these art forms, Jason Bempong spends most of his time focusing on Sleepless Mindz, his art and fashion brand, dance and dance battles, as well as acting. He recently was a part of this year’s Vancouver Mural Festival opening ceremony and was also a part of the encore celebration this past weekend. “I sleep when I can,” Bempong jokes.

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Call for Submissions for Issue #32: FOUND

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Thanks for getting LOST with us in issue #31. For issue #32, we invite you to find your way back to reality, to yourself, to every weird and wonderful discovery.

Our FOUND issue is interested in examinations of all sorts—constructing new things, deep dives into new meanings, searching for the truth, chance encounters, found art, or perhaps something you wish yourself or humanity hadn’t found. Deadline: Friday, September 17th. For detailed submisisons guidelines, check out our Submissions Page.

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SAD Mag

SAD Mag is an independent Vancouver publication featuring stories, art and design. Founded in 2009, we publish the best of contemporary and emerging artists with a focus on inclusivity of voices and views, exceptional design, and film photography.

Two Documentary Recomendations from the 33rd Annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival

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Two Documentary Recomendations from the 33rd Annual Vancouver Queer Film Festival

“If you were unable to attend the festival this year don’t fret, as it has already been announced that the festival will return from August 11-21st in 2022. In the meantime, many of this year’s films will find placement on various streaming services throughout the coming year, so be sure to watch for the ones you missed.”

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