Marina Koslock
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Feeling great Just As I Am
When the idea for the Just As I Am (JAIA) project came to Rodney Braun, he was unsure of the response he would receive – asking complete strangers to make peace with their naked bodies in front of a camera is a daunting feat.
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Labour’s impact on art, all grown up
Upon entering Bringing Home the Bacon at Aceartinc, your eyes are immediately drawn to the mannequin directly to your right. She is revolving on a runway with ultra bright light bulbs that draw even more attention to her. The mannequin sports a sequin dress, her face is dolled up and her limbs are contorted into undesirable positions.
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Evacuation plans for furry friends
When making a checklist for a flood, you’re checking for the necessities. Excessive amounts of non-perishable food items and flashlights are littered across the house – but what about stuff for your pet?
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Revive, archive and survive
Upon entering Aceartinc, you hear a barrage of sounds coming from behind a black curtain. There is a steady bass sound accompanied by jumbled up voices and sounds that put you in a dreamland. As you walk across the gallery and walk into the dark area in the back, the video reel starts and the room comes alive, screaming at you.
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Speaking about the Jewish experience
Documentaries, coming-of-age stories, comedies, dramas and reinterpretations of tales from the Torah – all are part of the 2009 Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival.
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Souvenirs from Africa
A new festival celebrating African culture launched last week at Collège Universitaire de Saint-Boniface with food and artistic performances.
