Mia Smith, Staff Writer | What is graffiti? Train cars, old buildings, and public streets are all canvases for graffiti—defined as visual communication within the public eye, often without the property owner’s permission. In short,...
Hunter Pratt, Contributor | Where is the love for Calgary musicians? Don’t get me wrong, to be hesitant about supporting local talent can be justified when you’re looking at copycats and dupes of artists...
By Mikaela Delos Santos, Publishing Editor Katie Lois Leahul is a Calgary-based painter, showcasing contemporary cubism through acrylic mediums on canvas. The self-taught artist is inspired by natural landscapes which are adapted into her...
The MRU Info Design student talks with the Reflector’s Mikaela Delos Santos about her faith, her culture, and her art.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
