Luo Yang 罗 洋

One of the best things about traveling to Asia was discovering artists I’d probably never hear of in Canada. Will write more about art spaces I discovered in Bangkok and Hong Kong but for now, please enjoy these photos by Luo Yang (罗 洋), known for her photographs of Chinese youth and women. Continue reading →

Comics I like about philosophers

Reich, Elijah Brubaker (2007-2014) An incredibly ambitious, well researched biographical comic series about Wilhelm Reich, one of Freud’s defectors who combined his psychoanalytic practice with political theory. He’s something of a fringe figure. There’s a pretty good review here. The Index vol. 1, Caitlin Cass (2015) A most charming comic exploring philosophical ideas and featuring … Continue reading →

Hello 2020

2019 was a difficult year for me and I subsequently didn’t work on my own comics, something I hope to rectify in the coming year. I took on volunteer work and a couple leadership positions in a bunch of organizations, including those related to climate justice. This kind of work can easily become all-consuming, but … Continue reading →

BTTM FDRS review

I forgot to post here that I wrote a little something for Your Chicken Enemy about BTTM FDRS! Check it out ❤ Continue reading →

Sex zine and journal series hit list

A round up of sex related zines that I’ve either recently enjoyed reading or want to read: Cold Cuts Fledgling biannual photojournal series based in exploring Queer Culture and the Middle East. Based in Beirut. Full colour. Leste Erotic Montreal-based journal that features a mix of photography, prose and poetry, interviews and essays and focuses … Continue reading →

An article on Sino-Canadian relations

The Walrus just published my article: China, Prosperity, & Stereotypes that won’t Die. It’s written in first person but is very much a research-based piece. The original title I had pitched was “The Involuntary Switch” (the original draft was more about shifting positions of power in society). But that was not very SEO-friendly so the … Continue reading →

An obituary for Queen Video or, Metaphors for a Beloved Rental Store in a City of Cinephiles (1981-2019)

This obit isn’t comics related but I met so many comics people through Queen Video, I thought it was appropriate to post this here. Queen Video’s swan song was like a slow-burn ambient track incrementally building in noise and dissonance until reaching a frenzied climax. We had all known for years that the legendary movie … Continue reading →

TCAF like a local: Vice edition

2019 is the first year cannabis will be legal in Toronto during TCAF so I thought it would be appropriate to make vice the theme of this year’s localing guide. (I also have an updated food guide and other localing tips (just scroll).) Otherwise, keep reading for the downlo on legal drugs and sex in … Continue reading →

2018 quick recap

2018 was a pretty quiet year for me comics-wise and I have to admit, I did not read a lot of comics that were suitable for this blog as they were not about sex and relationships. I did however, write a couple reviews for the 2018 best-of round-up by Your Chicken Enemy. The round ups … Continue reading →

SPX & Canzine 2018

It’s almost fall which means Gart of Rotten Variety and I will be back at Canzine Toronto, serving up another helping of self-published marvels for your enjoyment! Canzine is the biggest zine festival hosting events across Canada and it’s a great way to discover a vibrant scene of artists. This year in addition to my … Continue reading →