“Arts Alive! Bring Soul to the City” ~ Edmonton Journal
“Today, a stroll down Alberta Avenue is a unique experience. You can drop into the indoor skatepark, pick up some “hot and spicy fresh food” or marital aids or Portuguese bread or organic vegetables, an acme juicer, Latin imports. All within a couple of blocks. A stranger will walk by, ask for a cigarette, and declare, “Let the good times roll!” A man in a suit and tie will pick up garbage.
The interpretation of the future, by Fassil Yenie, a recent immigrant, is a painting of a couple dancing a tango. It’s a magical image, hinting at a special moment and at timelessness. Like the humble carrot, it’s as good a symbol as any.”
~Todd Babiak, Edmonton Journal.
Read this whole article, which appeared in Sept 27th’s Journal, here.