I had the pleasure of attending this Spring’s edition of I Heart Video Art hosted at the PUC Building – Critical Media Lab – by CAFKA. Knowing CAFKA’s stunning track record for leaving me in awe, I knew I was in for something fabulous. I arrived a wee bit late into this beautiful venue ready… [Read more…]
December 12, 2009
For the next few weeks, when you enter the back of the Rotunda at Kitchener City Hall you will encounter a fabulous installation by one of Kitchener’s brilliant emerging artists, Sarah Kernohan. At first, what astounds is the sheer size of the sheet of paper. A 30 ft length of high quality drawing paper is… [Read more…]
November 4, 2009
So, here is the low down on the mega-doodle on the side of Club Elements – Celestial Mechanics: I went to CAFKA itself, through Gordon Hatt – the executive director. He informed me that it is entirely up to Elements how long they keep this piece up on their wall. Club Elements was instrumental in… [Read more…]
November 2, 2009
Celestial Mechanics, on the side of Club Elements still exists. This mega-doodle by Kate Wilson is still gracing us in all its seussesque form right across from Matter of Taste, downtown Kitchener. How terribly lucky we are. I wonder if this has been purchased by the city or Elements, and if not, how much longer will… [Read more…]
September 21, 2009
A devastating scar in the turf leads to a most peculiar find. At some point in the last week a GPS satellite quietly fell from the sky and crashed down in a terrifying crumple into Victoria Park near Theresa St and Courtland Ave. Somehow this twisted wreck has been left here: no government officials in… [Read more…]
September 20, 2009
It was with great anticipation that I warmed up to CAFKA Veracity 09 (Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener + Area). I started anticipating it when the last ended and have recently dove fully into this amazing cultural experience. In the next several days, I hope to be covering the fabulous things I witness about the city… [Read more…]
April 26, 2010
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