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Art is True North

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Hubs & Huddles column of Cannopy Magazine, which focuses on multi-purpose performance centres
Ensemble column, which highlights classical artists and ensen, which highlights classical artists and ensembles
Ellington column, which features jazz vocalists and instrumentalists
Studio Sessions column, which focuses on in-depth artist profiles — particularly visual artists in their creative spaces
Materials column, which focuses on artists working across various creative media; Profiling Various Creative Media
Spaces column, which highlights galleries anSpaces column, which highlights galleries and exhibit venuesd exhibit venues
Fourth Wall column, which focuses on the global theatre industry
In Motion column, which focuses on the global dance industry
In Focus column, which highlights the global film industry
Alt.itude column, which focuses on global alternative music
Homegrown column, which highlights Canadian alternative music
Arts & Letters column, which focuses on essays, opinions, and ideas related to the arts

Erik Schlobohm - Denver

What is the one social issue that your art speaks to the most?

“I believe the social issue my art speaks to the most is depression. Having worked in mental health for 20 years, I try to help people by creating art that makes them happy. I utilize bright colours and try to create a beautiful world on my canvases that provides the viewer with a sort of sanctum from their stressful existence; thus, providing a visual vacation. I like to paint colorful scenes from the world that surrounds us, while incorporating the natural world to make the viewers of my art feel more connected to the earth, which, I feel, increases joy. I feel that my art is therapeutic. ”


Continue reading in issue No.8.


“Starry Night” by Erik Schlobohm

 
 
 

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