Published in Fandom Fanatics·PinnedBeyond Youth, Beauty, and Grace— A Review on “Corsage” — “Tighter,” she demanded. I cannot imagine anyone not becoming curious when they see a neurotic noble woman ordering her handmaid to tighten up her corset with a pale, suffering face. …Film5 min readFilm5 min read
Dec 13, 2022Ignorance is not a BlissA country that burns its books will eventually burn its people. — Library War An email from ArtsKC landed in my mailbox. It asked for “feedback” regarding the latest book-banning attempt in Missouri. As of October 2022, 32 states are reinforcing book bans, with Texas leading the show with a…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Nov 23, 2022Penis Envy is A MythOn “This Is Not A Pipe” by Chicago Danztheatre — What if Sigmund Freud was actually a woman? What if the analysis of dreams was her last and desperate attempt to shield herself from her own identity confusion as a woman? To kick start their 2023 season, Chicago Danztheatre brought back one of their most iconic and memorable productions: This…Theater4 min readTheater4 min read
Published in data-driven fiction·Nov 19, 2022We are Angry at The Wrong PeopleA.I. art won first prize at a privileged art contest, and the crowd is furious. NFT bro burns ten-million Frida Kalo sketch — what an unforgivable crime. …AI3 min readAI3 min read
Published in Counter Arts·Sep 28, 2022An Eloquent Presentation is Louder Than An Angry Roaron Nick Cave’s “Forothermore” and activism in art — Nick Cave: Forothermore is an ode to those who, whether due to racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry, live their lives as the “other” — and a celebration of the way art, music, fashion, and performance can help us envision a more just future. …Art6 min readArt6 min read
Published in data-driven fiction·Sep 4, 2022A.I. as a Conceptualization ToolThe rise of the AI art programs, like any other AI tools, has started another wave of controversy (like we haven’t had enough, right?). …AI5 min readAI5 min read
Published in Counter Arts·Aug 8, 2022Human + Nature: Reintroducing the Basics Of How Humans Can Interact With ArtI've been waiting to pay the Human + Nature exhibition a visit. Of course, giant sculptures resonating with my spirituality and personal philosophy sound intriguing. However, I was curious about how these sculptures would interact with the surroundings. …Public Art7 min readPublic Art7 min read
Published in data-driven fiction·Jul 2, 2022All The Cool Kids Are Painting By HandWhat it means to be a traditional artist in the era of AI and digitality — Midjourney blew up the Internet and brought AI art from an experimental concept to flesh-and-blood reality. Whether we want to admit it or not, a computer program is now far more skillful than at least 80% of artists (self-proclaimed or not) in this world. So, just imagine the public’s reaction…Art5 min readArt5 min read
Jun 11, 2022Desire Lines by Igshaan Adams: Tracing Through Past and FutureFor me, a desire line is evidence that people are willing to go against what’s been laid out for them, or what the expectation is for their life. — Igshaan Adams What is the most anticipated art exhibition in Chicago this April? …Art7 min readArt7 min read
Apr 17, 2022From Cuteness to Darkness — A Tribute to Japanese Artist MunokuboIt has almost been three whole months, yet the thought of one of my favorite illustrators has passed still rips a piece from my heart. For years, I quietly followed Monokubo across social media, witnessing the change in her art’s subject and style. However, while I was one of the…Art6 min readArt6 min read
