Joy
Paige Jung’s murals are community portraits
March 6, 2024By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Walking past Larry’s Market in Chinatown, your eyes will be drawn to the green-painted brick wall spotted with bright fruits and vegetables designed by illustrator and muralist Paige Jung. The Chinese Canadian artist’s murals can be found in the nooks of “so-called” Vancouver, attracting passersby with vibrant colours and thoughtful use of space. Jung’s murals inspire a feeling of connection and community, using geometric shapes and juxtaposed hues. Each mural tells a story of community bonds. The artist’s client list includes BC Housing, Daily Hive, Fairtrade Canada, and Anthropologie. Last year, Jung created a stunning…
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Event brings Indigenous creatives together in joyful celebration of culture and identity
June 27, 2023By: Eden Chipperfield, News Writer On June 17, Centering Indigenous Joy was a special event hosted by SFU Public Square at 312 Main in Vancouver. The collaborative space had plenty of room to mingle and sit, with the main stage…
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Letting go of the future to be aware of my present
March 20, 2023By: Daniel Salcedo Rubio, Features Editor Content warning: mentions of disordered eating and harmful behaviour. Happiness is such an elusive concept; we look for it in every corner only to realize it’s still far away. We keep thinking we will…
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Prominent Occupy Central supporter revealed to be pro-annexation British colonel
October 20, 2014Members of the Occupy Central movement were surprised this week to learn that one of their most vocal supporters, ex-Special Air Service commander Percival Harrington III, has only been encouraging the protests in hopes that Hong Kong will reunite with…
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