Tag Archives: contemporary profiles

Contemporary Profiles: Guy Delisle

By Geo Ong Travelogues have for some time now been my favourite things to read. These written accounts provide so much for me: entertainment, insight, and most importantly, inspiration. A handful of my favourite books are travelogues. Furthermore, a good … Continue reading

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Contemporary Profiles: Terrence Malick

By Geo Ong It’s a bit odd to call Terrence Malick a contemporary artist. After all, his debut feature film Badlands was released in 1973. In terms of career span, Malick’s productivity rate is a bit comparable to Thomas Pynchon, … Continue reading

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Contemporary Profiles: St. Vincent

By Geo Ong She’s a bossa nova acoustic virtuoso. She’s a lounge singer. She’s a Disney-esque score composer. In the same song, she’s a grunge rocker. She’s St. Vincent. She’s a young musician from Dallas who has so far put … Continue reading

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Contemporary Profiles: Walton Ford

By Geo Ong As we speak, there are people out there tilling their creative fields in amazing and innovative ways. These artists are found in nearly every medium, from painting to music to journalism to culinary arts. The Urchin Movement … Continue reading

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