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Last chance to RSVP for the opening night of AAU’s spring show!

The Annual Spring Show is a unique industry event where select graduating students are invited to showcase their work for industry professionals from the nation’s best art and design firms. The Academy’s top students display their sensational work and showcase their vision for the future of art and design.

Explore a showcase of fresh talent and the best student work.

May 22, Opening Night 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Industry Preview 
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

President’s Reception 
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Open to the Public 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Year of Love

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Did another cover for Trick Track Records!

This VA is so full of upbeat happy sounds that are bound to move your body. And for those of you who like dark tracks full of greasy squidgy sounds, the last track is bound to give you goosbumps.

You can feel these vibes by tuning into their soundcloud

Raver

Just did a cover for the stellar EP by Trick Track Records

These bouncy sounds will without a doubt take you back to the 90’s underground rave scene. And if you’v never gone there, its about time you did.

Luckily its just a click away on their Souncloud :)

Happy Sunday!

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rightwhereitstartsandends asked: Do you go to concordia? I'm a highschool student about to graduate and I was considering concordia for photography. I was wondering if you liked it there or not and what program you're in :)

I used to go to Concordia and I was studying Sociology with a minor in Educational Psycology. It was only after 3 years of studies did I realize I wanted to persue an education and career in Art, I then transfered to Fine Arts.

Concordia is an amazing university. The Fine Arts and design programs are really great. The only ussue is that Concordia is not very interested in building YOUR career as an artist. It is the perfect school for those seeking to be independent artists who want to figure out how to make a living off their art on their own and dont really want guidance when it comes to career building. They dont really force you to learn how to self promote and develop your career (Its kind of up to you to figure that out) But thats great in another way because many artists dont want to have money and career as the sole drive behind their education and would rather learn it solely through actual involvement in the art scene and making art in the studio.

I honestly think Concordia + extreme involvement and networking in such a thriving city like Montreal is the perfect combo if you can build yourself up to the job you want. Go for it!

And goodluck! :)

One of my fave performances by Samia Gamal and Tahya Karyoka.

The not-so-special special effects they used to emphesise her for her intense stardom at the time may have been cool then. But looking at all the ladies that didnt get radiating glow effects applied to them have such a better video composition for their performances.

I guess not being the main stage might have paid off in the long run.

Here a video snippet of my LED light installation for a Vinylmode underground tech house gig at Bspace. 

Its called Daddy Issues.

Went on loop (much like our guests) all night.

This was the first time I live mixed on multiple LED screens and it was so much fun. I seriously cant describe the rush I feel when im live mixing videos to an amazing set.

Like the track in the video? 

download link here —-> klangkuenstler ’s soundcloud!

smileatyourmind:

Fucking yes! Fucking yes! Fucking yes!

snap. snap. snappity snap. huh!

This is how happiness sounds.

She’s right.

(Source: ajusaaleza)

These paintings by Icy And Sot were so successful in delivering thoughtful and raw social/political statements of underground voices in a contemporary approach.
As for the skill of painting, these guys rock. They achieved such a beautiful smooth layer of paint that takes ninja-like abilities.The edges and lines also felt to have a beautiful fogginess to them, eluding the feel of a subtly shaded charcoal piece and avoiding your usual blunt lined stencil art.
Icy and Sot’s pieces really take you to a place that has a lot of history. weather the history is a part of the artist, or the viewer (you) …It holds true to where it comes from.
Beautiful.
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Personally, I come from the Middle East where many individuals are voicing otherwise silenced opinions on social conflict, cultural issues, and progressive movements through street art. I was reminded of the stencils and graffiti that would pop up expressing current issues depicting the feelings and state of the people (or rather the peoples states of mind)  and its just so refreshing to see these experiences shared in a different environment.
Reminded me of when I was growing up in Jeddah and was just opening my mind to my surroundings. As a result to what I saw around me, I experienced anger, enjoyment, sadness, happiness, boredom, and extreme excitement.
How do you think we expressed all those emotions? Well, one of the many ways was street art. The easiest way to expose the public to our opinions without being held accountable for the liberal nature of these opinions. (unless we got caught)
But I wouldn’t take back growing up there and would gladly experience feeling all those things again. Theres just something about growing up in the midst of social/cultural conflict that I can appreciate. These eyes havent seen much violence, but surely a whole lot of social/cultural despair.
When cultures that allow too social taboos to govern and restrict our ability to co-exist in celebration of diversity and acceptance, we often find ourselves as the voices of the underground. Which in turn, may not be such a bad thing.
Brings us all together in a weird way.

These paintings by Icy And Sot were so successful in delivering thoughtful and raw social/political statements of underground voices in a contemporary approach.

As for the skill of painting, these guys rock.
 They achieved such a beautiful smooth layer of paint that takes ninja-like abilities.The edges and lines also felt to have a beautiful fogginess to them, eluding the feel of a subtly shaded charcoal piece and avoiding your usual blunt lined stencil art.

Icy and Sot’s pieces really take you to a place that has a lot of history. weather the history is a part of the artist, or the viewer (you) …It holds true to where it comes from.

Beautiful.

———

Personally, I come from the Middle East where many individuals are voicing otherwise silenced opinions on social conflict, cultural issues, and progressive movements through street art. I was reminded of the stencils and graffiti that would pop up expressing current issues depicting the feelings and state of the people (or rather the peoples states of mind)  and its just so refreshing to see these experiences shared in a different environment.

Reminded me of when I was growing up in Jeddah and was just opening my mind to my surroundings. As a result to what I saw around me, I experienced anger, enjoyment, sadness, happiness, boredom, and extreme excitement.

How do you think we expressed all those emotions? Well, one of the many ways was street art. The easiest way to expose the public to our opinions without being held accountable for the liberal nature of these opinions. (unless we got caught)

But I wouldn’t take back growing up there and would gladly experience feeling all those things again. Theres just something about growing up in the midst of social/cultural conflict that I can appreciate. These eyes havent seen much violence, but surely a whole lot of social/cultural despair.

When cultures that allow too social taboos to govern and restrict our ability to co-exist in celebration of diversity and acceptance, we often find ourselves as the voices of the underground. Which in turn, may not be such a bad thing.

Brings us all together in a weird way.

Windiest day iv experienced since my move to San Francisco last month.
Too cold to hold that frappuccino.
You’d think I would be immune to the bone-chilling wind after living -30 degree temperatures in Montreal for the past five years…
But no.
I am not immune.
I get very very cold.

Windiest day iv experienced since my move to San Francisco last month.

Too cold to hold that frappuccino.

You’d think I would be immune to the bone-chilling wind after living -30 degree temperatures in Montreal for the past five years…

But no.

I am not immune.

I get very very cold.

Burnal Equinox 2013

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This Saturday at the Burnal Equinox was just an awesome audio/visual art frenzy.

Before moving to San Francisco I did my fair share of research in the hopes of getting an idea of where the chill underground edm scene manifests the most. I also wanted a place that provided not just a good sound system, but the spacial and visual elements that make for an engaging environment. All results pointed to The public works San Francisco. And my oh my, was it an engaging experience indeed!

Seriously feelin those playa burn vibes :)

“It is magic AND salvation! Or is it an addictive form of social euphoria? Maybe both.”

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Myself and miss Lastika naturally swarmed over the live painting wall.Also, a cute fuzzy pink creature seems to be gettin’ in on this action.

Check out her amazing book, illustrations, and creative process:

http://lastika-sarah.blogspot.com/

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Minimal tech house, massive kaleidoscopic projections, and belly dancing.Its like the inside of my head.

What more could I have asked for?

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Always a wonderful artadeventure with Lastika.

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My painting on the wall :)

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Sarah’s eye <3

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Participate :)

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So nice chatting with Eriks Stals.

His work is crayzay :)

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Any of you out there been to a Burnal equinox or burning man event before? Share your stories on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/zahrasart/posts/305468069581637?notif_t=like