May 13, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY Fine Arts Kokei Mikuni: An Artist Capturing Balance in Nature I’ve always had a deep appreciation for art that celebrates the beauty of nature, but my intrigue grows even more when artists can create impressive pieces using nature itself as the medium. Kokei Mikuni is an example of such an artist, known…Continue reading
April 19, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY Happenings Could This Be the New Post-Brexit Passport? Whether you were for it or against it, the June 2016 Brexit referendum vote that sent the United Kingdom out of the European Union was a monumental decision that rocked the entire world. Regardless of…Continue reading
March 25, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY CraftsFine ArtsIllustrationOddities If All Else Fails, Win New Friends Via Lunch Bags If it seems like your child is having some trouble making friends in school, despite having given them every single piece of advice under the sun, you’re not out of luck. You may be able…Continue reading
March 8, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY FindingsFine ArtsHappeningsSocial Impact State of Exception: A Reminder About Immigrants and Refugees In light of the recent immigration and refugee issues in the US and around the world, it’s imperative now more than ever that we do everything we can to protect our friends and neighbors regardless…Continue reading
March 4, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY AdvertisingSocial ImpactSports Graphics Nike is More Than a Product – It’s an Empowerment Tool Nike is generally well-known for their high-quality and trendy athletic gear and apparel. It’s arguably the biggest name in sports, one whose iconic logo – the Nike Swish – is instantly recognized by all. As…Continue reading
February 21, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY EntertainmentFilm & TVPeople A Netflix Series We Artists Can Binge To Abstract: The Art of Design is a brand new series that just arrived on Netflix, and as an artist, I couldn’t be more psyched to watch this. Imitating that of “Chef’s Table,” this new documentary series puts a…Continue reading
February 10, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY ArchitectureFine ArtsTechnology Bridging Art and Science Using Paper Folding Matt Shlian combines nanotechnology with paper folding to create mathematically beautiful art pieces. The University of Michigan, Penny Stamps School of Art & Design professor and “paper engineer” combines his passion for geometry and paper…Continue reading
January 20, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY HappeningsIllustrationPostersSocial Impact No, Trump Won’t Be Getting an Inauguration Poster It feels as though centuries have passed since President Barack Obama was inaugurated back in 2008. Many will recall the famous “Hope” poster by Shepard Fairey that, to this day, is perhaps the most iconic visual…Continue reading
January 9, 2017 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY FashionPeopleSocial Impact Adiff: Making a Difference through Fashion When in the face of humanitarian and global crises, many people are often faced with the crushing question of “how can I help to make a difference?” It seems that there isn’t much else to…Continue reading
December 17, 2016 POSTED BY Dana Chou CATEGORY EntertainmentFindingsPeople PANTONE 16-1449: Gold Flame or Donald Trump? Donald Trump brings something different under the national public eye everyday, as he undergoes his transition process from President-elect to President of the United States of America. As we are seeing, Trump is a man of ultimate unpredictability,…Continue reading
