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Candian Rebellions of 1837-1838
From the beginning of last year,
Upper and Lower Canada were thrown into turmoil when revoltists decided to
uproot rebellions against the Crown and Canada’s political state of affairs.
The revolt here in Lower Canada has been much more brutal and severe of the
two.
The rebellion here was started by
Louis Joseph Papineau and his patriots, along with some modest French-Canadian
nationalists. Together, they overtook the elected Legislative Assembly.
Over 18 years ago, they had
peacefully disputed the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and tested
powers of British leaders.
What did they want? Simply, they
wanted control over how salaries earned in the colony were spent, and a
responsible government. These pleas were rejected in London after many years of
begging. This caused tensions among the people to rise and several protest
rallies were born.
After many years, last year in
November of 1837 two large frenzies took place. Battles arose with the help of
Patriot rebels, trained British regulars, and also Anglophone volunteers. Their
team was very disorganized, which led to a quick defeat. Papineau, along with
other rebel leaders quickly departed to the United States.
Then, just over a month ago, a
second rebellion outbreak was launched with the help of brave American
volunteers. Unfortunately, this second battle was also quickly put to rest, as
it was shamefully poorly organized. These uprisings altogether, left almost 500
people either dead or captured. Papineau has again fled to the United States,
but this time for exile in Paris.
Following this 2nd defeat, Lower Canada is planning to merge with Upper Canada and create one whole great nation.
By: Skai Bekeris / Staff Reporter
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor of The Daily Lowers,
Louis-Joseph Papineau said “We will not cease our demands for full political rights and power, and though we feel uneasy, we hope that the British government will at last grant us justice. In this hope, we shall do nothing to hasten our separation from the mother country, unless it be to prepare and lead the people towards that day, which will know neither monarchy nor aristocracy." He is talking about the British wanting the French to leave but he is saying that we are not going anywhere. That is one of the things that started the Lower Canada rebellion and I completely agree with what he says. Also the French are telling each other not to buy anything from the British because we are trying to be our own independent people. I am totally for the rebellion and Louis-Joseph Papineau is a great leader of the Patriote Party.
Sincerly,
Jean Dumont
Montreal, Quebec
(Katie Shard)
"The 92 Resolutions." CBC Learning. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2013. <http://www.cbc.ca/history/EPISCONTENTSE1EP7CH2PA4LE.html>
Buckner, P.A. "Rebellions of 1837." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Ed. Robert Foort. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2013. <http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/rebellions-of-1837>.
Bless Your Neighbor
Peter Reisch
trans. from German by Br. David Steindl-Rast
Local Crit - Wed, Nov. 27th 2013
Carol Prusa - "Optic Nerve" - 2013
Jessy Nite: The Overdose
How did you get into incorporating pills into your work?most of my work is about my relationship with drugs and behaviors/people that surround them. Whether they lean toward molly or prescriptions, pills speak to a certain kind of high and dependency that I like to play with. They are the friendliest and most fun drug to use. (in my art or real life haha)I use it seamlessly throughout my process these days. I use all of my own content throughout my pieces (all type styles are my creation and all illustration is done byYou have a strong connection with graphic design, how much does it play into your art practice in the studio?
hand to start off) so everything begins with my technical drawing skills. My graphic design skills allow me to work on a larger scale and with variety of mediums, and influence my concepts and aesthetic.I've always been a party animal and was exposed to nightlife culture when I was young. I work my ass of these days so I don't get out as much as I used to, but every now and then I love to get totally wasted and go to the mega clubs like LIV, Story or The Wall. I love the whole show…the music, lights, performers and even the hilarity within the crowd. Its such a bizzaro world with two very contrasting realities. In-the-moment is one thing but the reality of it all is another. That South Beach club world is really not my scene but its fun to visit for sure!!!Are you really into nightlife? Where are some places you like to hang out that may inspire your work?
Tell us a little bit about your current show right now at the Hollywood Art and Culture Center.Behavioral Patterns is a group of new works that reflect a lot of personal experiences. Its a survey of the bad behaviors that I continue to repeat and struggle with. The stories are personal and reflect my feelings toward a very specific area of my life. One piece reads "Tried & True" in one direction, and "Tired & Thru" in the other….that is about relationships and the kind of people I always choose to be with. "Roll Model" is the duality of the party girl in-the-moment and after. Although, those serious undertones are clouded by the sentimental nature of the sayings and the colorful and clean presentation.Working on anything currently?This November is going to be so busy! First up I am releasing a dope new print and a very limited edition of pill jewelry that matches my "Roll Model" piece, then a large installation going up in the Filling Station in Wynwood, a new building takeover on Calle Ocho, a giant rainbow vortex for a show in Ft Lauderdale, and perhaps a little surprise for Basel…I gotta keep you posted on that last one!No low points…I keep it positive!Lowest point in your art career was when?I get higher everyday...Highest point in your art career at this point has been?
WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF THE ROSE BOWL FLEA
Every ______ Stay Rich Within My Cypher
The first time THEillUZiON's Salomon Faye beamed through the threshold of Cypher League's Dojo in Bed Stuy, it became manifestly apparent that the guy standing in front of me was an alchemist -- no, not the sort that could turn a hunk of lead into silver or gold by some passive act of sorcery, but the type that could inevitably turn a book of rhymes into a platinum record.
As I've gotten to know Salo, however, I've realized that his alchemical quest is about much more than status and the metallic luster emblematic of wealth (the "Fool's Gold" he and his collaborator Enasni Leber ostensibly refer to in their debut music video). Salomon doesn't feel the need to posture in chains in order to shine, because his natural confidence and polished verses radiate just as brightly without them, as they do in the Dakota Blue Harper directed video for "Alchemy", the first single, produced byBlack Mack, off Salomon's solo project, Book of Salomon Faye.
"And I dont just talk shit; I walk this. Being present is a Gods gift, I represent the light in the darkness. Which one of you is a starving artist, forced to sleep on a couch or a carpet? Me. Which one of you recognized your hardships as piece of the price to Godship? Me."
Unlike other rappers who lord their (feigned) wealth over others without it, Salomon rises above that. Because materialism isn't what matters to him. Instead, he sees himself as a custodian of knowledge, a role that he believes is reaffirmed by the inscription on the Wisdom sculpture at Rockefeller Center, which reads:
"WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE SHALL BE THE STABILITY OF THY TIMES"
Whether he's meditating on the Cypher League roof, holding it down in Harlem, or commanding an audience at Apostrophe alongside his collaborators Enasni Leber,Vader the Villin, and Alan South in THEILLUZION, Salomon consistently exhibits a degree of mental discipline that surpasses that of most young emcees, and most people in general. Rising above the negativity and greed that consumes most of mankind, Salo is grateful for the gifts he's already been blessed with: a forceful presence, a powerful mind, and a positive message. After all, isn't that what hip hop was founded on anyways -- making something out of nothing, using the resources you've already got in order to make something special? There's the real gold.
Mastery in Contemplation
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, 1.40
OUR FIRST EDITION
Image of God
Learn to see God in all persons, of whatever race or creed. You will know what divine love is when you begin to feel your oneness with every human being, not before.
In mutual service, we forget the little self, and glimpse the one measureless Self, the Spirit that unifies all men." Paramahansa Yogananda, The Law of Success.
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Nuevas Fundaciones - Installation Photos
Nuevas Fundaciones - Kiki Valdes, Jel Martinez, Mariana Monteagudo
Jel Martinez examines the buff, where different methods in which graffiti and tags are covered over imbue his paintings with everyday visual realities from the street. Working on wood panels in his studio he instinctively replicates what happens over the history of a public wall. The result is a figureless expressionism that communicates through a multilayered use of texture, color, and shape that both obscures and highlights his use of surfaces.
Kiki Valdes uses cartoon imagery as both a visual lure and guide, taking the viewer deeper into abstraction and communicating through overlapping colors and a transformative array of forms that reconcile recognizable popular imagery with post contemporary painting.
Mariana Monteagudo’s dolls evoke images of childhood innocence and horror films, while channeling her obsessive vision through an intelligent use of color and meticulous detail. The illusionist landscape created by her dolls is one in which color moves us from one doll to another. In doing so, the viewer absorbs abstracted images of dolls, with colorful familiar bodies, topped by expressive and invitingly disturbing heads.
