Getting to know House Composite’s Chidera Uzoka
The MRU Info Design student talks with the Reflector’s Mikaela Delos Santos about her faith, her culture, and her art.
Tagged: Artist
Supporting local artists can be more convenient and less expensive than you think
By Danielle Steele, Contributor Local artists and makers are vital to our communities; their artwork is a reminder of what’s important and simply brings joy to those who observe it. We know artists are important,...
How a local indie musician’s artistry blossomed through the pandemic
By Astrid Cunanan, Arts Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways. Learning to cope during a pandemic can be tough. For some people, they used the COVID-19 lockdown to learn...
Album Review: Satin Playground by Dacey
Satin Playground Dacey Dacey Score: A Dacey’s latest EP, Satin Playground will have you melting into your couch as you bathe in sunbeams on a Saturday afternoon. If you’re constantly looking to update your...
Album Review: Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition) by Grimes
Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition) Grimes 4AD Score: C+ A remix of the Canadian artist Claire Boucher’s fifth album, better known by her stage name, Grimes, delivers Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition). Unfortunately, the album feels...
Album Review: Shamir by Shamir
SHAMIR Shamir Self-Released Score: B Say what you will about Shamir Bailey — or his preferred stage name, Shamir — but he has a style that feels like it’s distinctly his. This self-titled album...
YYC POP invites students across Calgary to submit poetry with prizes
By Karina Zapata, Publishing Editor In the midst of a global transformation, poet and educator Sheri-D Wilson is inviting students across Calgary to hone their creativity with YYC POP: Portraits of People. “A city is...
How to cultivate your inner artist during quarantine
By Mackenzie Mason, Staff Writer It’s no secret that COVID-19 has forced us all into an unfamiliar reality of self-isolating and social distancing. It’s been hard on everyone, but my strongest condolences go out...
Hope from heartbreak: How fashion designer Nina Kharey is making a difference
By Cassie Weiss, Staff Writer Sometimes, even the least suspecting person can be a hero, and any one thing — big or small — can change a life forever. It’s the traditional plot of a...
Taking a second glance at MRU’s art
Photos: Reflector staff As students walk their usual paths to class each week they may pass pieces of art here and there. In fact, there are actually more pieces than you might think. According...
