The work of Food Commodity CEO’s Adam and Eve
The history of produce has always been one of much contestation, originating from the first disastrous fruit exchange between Adam and Eve. This set the stage for a history of dissatisfied customers, a constant power struggle between landowners and the seed sowers, and ultimately the haves and the have-nots. Adam wanted an apple; he got [...]
Unsung Heroes
In Mahayana Buddhism, there is talk of the Bodhisattvas, individuals who have achieved enlightenment, but help everyone else to figure it out before moving on. Their motto might as well be, “We can ALL be happy, and here, let me help you figure that out.” They’re the ones holding the doors open, tie your shoes [...]
A Look Into A Philosopher’s Mind
On a Friday afternoon, while the rest of the world breaks for the weekend, a small group of scholars and students assemble in the fourth floor of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Art building for a Philosophical Colloquium. The topic the week is Truth; the week before, God. How philosophical. What perhaps sets this gathering aside from [...]
And when I looked over my shoulder, everything was different
“My opinion on art, and what I’m trying to do- when I do a project I just let it flow, come up with ideas, feelings, movements and just put it out there. I’m trying to learn from others and find my own style of interpretation.” -Pat McRaith The project started out ambitious enough: figure out [...]
