An Interview With Masha: Ukrainian-Canadian Tattoo Artist of Montreal
Collaboration with writer, Madeleine McIsaac, and IG / FB videographer and photographer, Emery Vanderburgh After speaking to Masha online...
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YPS editorials and articles focus on artists, cultural entrepreneurs, and artistic organizations that have something meaningful to say. Included will be artist studio visits, exhibition reviews, funny stories, illustrations, and a few more surprises. This is an open canvas for reflection and creativity, and we invite you to submit your work for publishing. Visit our contact page for submission details.
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yellowpadsessions
- Mar 22
- 3 min
CASUALTIES OF ART IN WAR
By Madeleine McIsaac My heart goes out to those currently being bombed and displaced from their homes. Not only am I thinking of my...
yellowpadsessions
- Mar 1
- 2 min
IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE
A poem by Madeleine McIsaac Protests and art have more in common than meets the eye. Both are subjective expressions used to emphasize...
yellowpadsessions
- Feb 15
- 3 min
THE ART OF CAMP
by Madeleine McIsaac Society can be broken down into two distinctively divisible groups: those who understand the concept of “camp”, and...
yellowpadsessions
- Feb 1
- 3 min
Masks then and now: A Comparison of the Bubonic Plague and Covid-19
Written by Madeleine McIsaac Humanity is no stranger to the bizarre and powerful forces mother nature uses to try and wipe us out. The...
yellowpadsessions
- Jul 22, 2021
- 3 min
Night Culture: The Role of ‘Night Mayors’ in Entertainment and Economy
By: Tess Buckley Berlin’s Club der Visionare. In an increasingly urbanized world, more individuals have become interested in studying the...
yellowpadsessions
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
An Introduction to Webbed Feet: A YPS Radio Series
By: Grace Sebeh Byrne and Tess Buckley Mission Statement Webbed Feet is an alternative radio platform that explores the...
yellowpadsessions
- Jul 9, 2021
- 4 min
The Cyborg Foundation: Beyond Sense
By: Tess Buckley We are moving into a new era of evolution - where we can take control of our cognitive revolution. Using technology, we...
yellowpadsessions
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
The Human Library: Bringing Stories to Life
By: Tess Buckley Imagine if we could have a conversation with our books? I have always loved the library, its endless shelves seemingly...
yellowpadsessions
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
Craft as Art.
By: Tess Buckley Over the last few months a topic of conversation that continues to arise is how do we distinguish art from craft? How do...
yellowpadsessions
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
The Story of Our Favourite Colour: Yellow
By: Tess Buckley Yellow can appear warm and bright, yet it can also lead to visual fatigue. The effects of yellow can be highly varied...
yellowpadsessions
- Jun 7, 2021
- 7 min
NFTs: Creating Value, Digital Scarcity and a New Realm of Collectables
By: Tess Buckley NFTS are taking the gaming and art worlds by storm but what are they? This piece hopes to explore and explain what you...
yellowpadsessions
- May 31, 2021
- 3 min
Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese Philosophy of Embracing Imperfection.
By: Tess Buckley Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic and Lifestyle Wabi-Sabi is an ancient aesthetic philosophy that is rooted in Zen Buddhism. This...
yellowpadsessions
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
The Healing Power of Music: A Look into the Practice of Musical Therapy
By Tess Buckley When we are hurting, we may reach for a pill bottle or the doctor’s number, but as we have learned over the years there...
yellowpadsessions
- May 21, 2021
- 5 min
Q & A with 'Maker' Alexa Rhynd
By: Tess Buckley This interview explored the importance of accessibility and use of sustainable materials, all while learning more about...
yellowpadsessions
- May 17, 2021
- 4 min
AI x Art: Paintbrushes and Algorithms
By: Tess Buckley Art is a way in which we can express our inner thoughts, visualize our ideas and connect with our communities. Whenever...
yellowpadsessions
- May 10, 2021
- 4 min
Biophilic Design: Growing Alongside Plants
By Tess Buckley Tess and Jade Buckley, Outside Adventure circa 2004. My childhood home sat at the top of Avon Crescent, where my twin and...
yellowpadsessions
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
Turning Dust into Mountains: The Eternal Return of Manuel Mathieu
By Theresa Passerello “In the slave ship when our destiny was shattered by disruptors and we were deprived of everything we owned and...
yellowpadsessions
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
OUT AND ABOUT…FINALLY!
Alysia Yip-Hoi curates Beyond Semantics: Stepping Away from the Everyday It was with childlike glee, a skip in my step and accompanied by...
yellowpadsessions
- Jul 20, 2020
- 2 min
METIS AND CREE ARTIST JESSE CAMPBELL
EXPLORING THE IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS ART WITH ARTIST JESSE CAMPBELL We have two missions at Yellow Pad Sessions. The first is to...
yellowpadsessions
- Apr 17, 2020
- 6 min
ART FOR HEALING
Meet two local heroes who have made it their life's work to make hospital and healthcare facilities easier on our eyes and spirit.
yellowpadsessions
- Feb 12, 2020
- 8 min
LABOUR OF LOVE
Artist Anna Jane McIntyre chats with fellow artist Emmanuelle Jacques about her exhibition titled Création de richesse / Labour of Love.
yellowpadsessions
- Dec 9, 2019
- 10 min
TEN CENT HERO
I had the opportunity to chat with artist Anna Jane about the making of TEN CENT HERO, currently at the McClure Gallery till December 19.
yellowpadsessions
- Jul 11, 2019
- 3 min
Through the Lens of Compassion
Let's face it, like any urban metropolis, Montreal has its share of a vulnerable population that is often set aside and ignored: the...