Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Maya Preshyon

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Maya Preshyon

Sell Out is a series by interdisciplinary artist Angela Fama (she/they), who co-creates conversations with individual artists across Vancouver. Questioning ideas of artistry, identity, “day jobs,” and how they intertwine, Fama settles in with each artist (at a local café of their choice) and asks the same series of questions. With one roll of medium format film, Fama captures portraits of the artist after their conversations.

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Knocking on Doors & Ringing Bells: The Highs and Lows of Canvassing Through Canada

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Knocking on Doors & Ringing Bells: The Highs and Lows of Canvassing Through Canada

My door-to-door odyssey begins at age two, riding my tricycle through Toronto’s Leaside neighbourhood in the 80s, towing a wheelbarrow full of zucchinis for sale from my family’s garden. My parents tell me “please to meet you” was my signature ice-breaker, offered with a tiny handshake that quickly turned neighbours into customers. 

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Hoodie Browns and Lovely Company at 648 Kingsway

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Hoodie Browns and Lovely Company at 648 Kingsway

Let me describe to you the difference between a song and a sigh, between a recording and a live show. The act of being together in time, through the measure of music. Let me describe to you a community coming together at the end of last month for a shared purpose: to experience music at 648 Kingsway with Hoodie Browns, Lalune, and Lovely Company. 

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An Interview with Jason Karman, Director of Golden Delicious

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An Interview with Jason Karman, Director of Golden Delicious

With views of mountains, alleyways paved between detached homes in Hastings Sunrise, and the sandy and grassy area of Trout Lake, Golden Delicious emulates the familiarity of home and the meaning behind it; what it means to feel at home with yourself, your family and those around you. Jason Karman's first feature-length film premiere at VIFF examines the coming-of-age story of a young Asian Canadian navigating his sexuality, the people he cares about, and his parents he doesn’t want to let down. 

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Cosmic Forecast February 2023

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Cosmic Forecast February 2023

February is an in-between month where we move away from the threshold of the new year and settle back into a more familiar rhythm. The astrology this month is steady, yet there’s tension as we prepare for some big transits come March. Pluto teethers on the edge of Capricorn before it moves into Aquarius while Saturn is getting ready to head from Aquarius into Pisces. Most of the planets are in both the final signs (Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces) and the first sign of the zodiac (Aries). The stars are preparing for a changing of the guard. It’s a month of endings and rebirth as, collectively, we enter into a phase that’s focused on wisdom, our elders, and maturation. 

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Beau Wheeler

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Sell Out, A Series: 5 Questions with Beau Wheeler

Sell Out is a series by interdisciplinary artist Angela Fama (she/they), who co-creates conversations with individual artists across Vancouver. Questioning ideas of artistry, identity, “day jobs,” and how they intertwine, Fama settles in with each artist (at a local café of their choice) and asks the same series of questions. With one roll of medium format film, Fama captures portraits of the artist, after the verbal conversations have been had.

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Arcana: The Making of a Pop Reflection

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Arcana: The Making of a Pop Reflection

Back in October, I was asked to cover the album release of Dust Cwaine, local singer-songwriter and drag queen, for their sophomore album, Arcana. The album, like Dust, was immersed in pop colour, featuring an arrangement of talent from artists such as producer Please Be Nice and rapper Tea Fannie. 

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