ArtLifting: Giving Voice to Hidden Artists
By Serena Wooten ArtLifting – Empowering Homeless and Disabled Artists, produced by Izzy Martinelli, tells the powerful story of Liz Powers and her mission to uplift marginalized artists by promoting their work for profit. Rather than focusing on “starving artists,” the film challenges stereotypes, shedding light on how disability and homelessness intersect and how art […]
By Serena Wooten ArtLifting – Empowering Homeless and Disabled Artists, produced by Izzy Martinelli, tells the powerful story of Liz Powers and her mission to uplift marginalized artists by promoting their work for profit. Rather than focusing on “starving artists,” the film challenges stereotypes, shedding light on how disability and homelessness intersect and how art can empower and redefine narratives. The film inspired me to...
Aikane: Love and Adventure Beneath the Waves
By Serena Wooten Aikane, a short animated film by Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, and Joe Wilson, tells the story of a warrior who, after being wounded in battle, is saved by what first appears to be an octopus—but is actually a handsome young man. What follows is a love story for the ages. This film […]
By Serena Wooten Aikane, a short animated film by Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, and Joe Wilson, tells the story of a warrior who, after being wounded in battle, is saved by what first appears to be an octopus—but is actually a handsome young man. What follows is a love story for the ages. This film is a must-watch for Disney fans; the animation style is smooth, detailed, vibrant, and evokes the feel of a Disney fairytale: a prince, magic,...
Eternal Illusion: Life, Loss, and the Zoetrope
By Juan P. Voorduin Created as a way to process the grief of losing a family member, Daniel Gomez Sancho’s Eternal Illusion features a mesmerizing 3D zoetrope brought to life using a combination of traditional animation, digital sculpting, and 3D printing technology. As the zoetrope spins, a young boy is shown in repeating motion—reaching for […]
By Juan P. Voorduin Created as a way to process the grief of losing a family member, Daniel Gomez Sancho’s Eternal Illusion features a mesmerizing 3D zoetrope brought to life using a combination of traditional animation, digital sculpting, and 3D printing technology. As the zoetrope spins, a young boy is shown in repeating motion—reaching for the sky, crouching in fear, and reaching again. The surrounding garden mirrors this cycle...
Mozart Serenade No. 12: A Lively Ensemble Tribute
By Rhea Mursalin In this performance of Mozart’s Serenade No. 12, the Bard College Conservatory of Music delivers a lively interpretation of one of Mozart’s more unorthodox compositions. Departing from his traditional forms, the piece showcases the ensemble’s ability to capture the spirit of his creativity. The performance highlights the talents of individual musicians—oboe, clarinet, […]
By Rhea Mursalin In this performance of Mozart’s Serenade No. 12, the Bard College Conservatory of Music delivers a lively interpretation of one of Mozart’s more unorthodox compositions. Departing from his traditional forms, the piece showcases the ensemble’s ability to capture the spirit of his creativity. The performance highlights the talents of individual musicians—oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon—culminating in a rich,...
AI vs Wildfires: A California Crisis Response
By Rhea Mursalin In How AI Tech and Policy Can Stop the Wildfire Crisis, Collin Taylor presents a compelling look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping wildfire prevention. With fires becoming more destructive, the film highlights the critical role of technologies like Pano AI’s 24/7 surveillance and OroraTech’s predictive systems. Taylor emphasizes the urgency of […]
By Rhea Mursalin In How AI Tech and Policy Can Stop the Wildfire Crisis, Collin Taylor presents a compelling look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping wildfire prevention. With fires becoming more destructive, the film highlights the critical role of technologies like Pano AI’s 24/7 surveillance and OroraTech’s predictive systems. Taylor emphasizes the urgency of investing in these tools, showing that AI can save lives...