The subject of grief intertwined with horror To discuss horror stories and it’s accompaniment of horror music, there’s always the subject of underlying social issues, grief and fear, rooted from different points of history (different eras of horror reflect current states of affairs in politics, education and social satire) and how they relate to us. How does the discussion of modern horror soundtracks relate to us now to before? There is a visceral contrast between the soundtracks of horror films... Read more
The Banksy Copycat: a historical fiction
A historical fiction that seeks to express hope through art Author note: I wrote this historical fiction piece as a response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that started on 24 February 2022. The devastation of the torn-down cities and bombed hospitals, schools, and homes sent shockwaves of terror and confusion across the globe. I have always valued and believed in the power of humanity and our capacity for hope, empathy, and love. I find that through art, we can... Read more