Photo Contribution by Jeremy Vyn From language patterns to 3D protein structure remodelling, artificial intelligence has made some significant strides in the past few years. One stride that has been the source of major debate as of late is the […]
GRAPHIC BY NATASHA O’NEILL / THE SPUTNIK PHOTOGRAPHY In honour of International Women’s day, a day to embrace and appreciate femininity’s beauty, The Sputnik interviewed Izabella Corniel. Corniel is a fourth-year Laurier Brantford student from London, Ont., who […]
On March 6, 2017 Heather Vollans, a Australian artist living in Brantford, unveiled her “Copper Mine” exhibit at the Yellow Brick Wall. The exhibit features 20 different pieces of art which is entirely made all of copper. Vollans found inspiration […]
There’s a misconception in our culture around art and artists that needs to be addressed. It’s become quite popular to make fun of liberal arts degrees and people who go to school to study and practice their passion. People assume […]
People don’t trust journalists, academia or the mainstream anymore. People who say this then turn around and say they’d vote for Hillary, which always makes me laugh. If you have a degree, or want to have a degree in journalism, […]
Rene Meshake is the latest artist to have an exhibit featured on the Yellow Brick Wall, located right here on the Laurier campus. This exhibit is called Songide’ewin: Ojibwe Narratives Art Exhibit. Meshake is a Canadian artist who draws his […]
Jack Jackowetz shows us the extraordinary beauty of the Brantford commonplace in his new addition to the Yellow Brick Wall: Exhibition No. 5. The Yellow Brick Wall features Exhibition No. 5 from January 5th to February 15th. Exhibition No. 5 […]
Dipping into the art and culture of Brantford can sometimes be difficult, especially when you don’t know where to begin. The Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant is an excellent first step in getting involved in the city’s culture. The Tibor […]
The Brantford community will be a stir with student friendly events throughout the Winter Term. “If you look for it, there’s lots going on,” says Brantford Manager of Tourism and Marketing, Nicole Drake, “and there are lots of organizations that […]
On Thursday, Nov. 13, the Before I Die wall was officially introduced to the Laurier community. Below the yellow and purple title of “Before I die…”, there is a chalkboard for students to share their dreams anonymously. The phrase “Before […]
Field of Dreams,a collection by 43-year old Aaron Robins is the current exhibit at Laurier Brantford’s Yellow Brick Wall. Scarbrough born and raised in Markham, Robins has a passion for Canadian landscapes. Driving across country multiple times, most of his […]
A PhD candidate of Laurier Brantford showcased a thesis very close to her heart Friday afternoon. Laurier Brantford PhD candidate, Bharati Sethi, shared her research thesis to the community through a photo voice exhibit titled, “Do You See What I […]
As local citizens walk down Colborne Street, they are able to listen to classical music as they pass by the Brantford Public Library. The music is very enjoyable for some people walking by; however, it’s not playing to entertain pedestrians. […]
The Hamilton ARTbus is one bus you will not want to miss! Throughout the past 7 years it has become one of Hamilton’s visual art scene icons. The Hamilton ARTbus continues to deliver art lovers to the door step of […]
The accessible learning building on Dalhousie no longer feels like an old dungeon. Works by local artist Elizabeth Gosse hang on the Yellow Brick Wall (YBW); colourful canvasses display the culture of several cities, adding an elegant touch to the […]
Have you ever studied Aboriginal artwork? If you haven’t, you are missing out on a large part of Canadian culture. The Aboriginal settlers as you may know were the first people to settle in Canada. Unlike many cultures, the Aboriginals’ […]
I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, perhaps something that embodied the stock images in my head, the ones I’d retained from the pages of glossy art magazines. On a frigid Tuesday afternoon, my curiosity about The Brantford Arts Block […]
If you’re a budding artist coming to Laurier next year, and you’re worried about finding creative outlets in Brantford, then look no further than The Brantford Arts Block, located at 80 Dalhousie Street. The Brantford Arts Block is a not-for-profit […]
What makes a good story? What makes something art? These are the kinds of questions Dr. Edward Chamberlin raised in his October 19 lecture at the Sanderson Centre where dozens of students, staff, and faculty gathered to hear his message. […]
