Grounders Issue 3: Youth Renaissance

ISSUE 3 WINTER 17

/ GROUNDERS YOUTH RENAISSANCE

THE TEAM CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER ART DIRECTOR

ASHNA MISRA KATRINA LARSON

DESIGN

JORDAN ANTHONY TATE

CREATIVE CONSULTING

SEJAAN ARORA SANWAL DANIELLE MASTRONARDI

MARKETING

ADRIAN YONG JESSICA SPIGOTT

CONTENTS PREFACE ....................................................................................................................3 OLIVIA SORLEY...........................................................................................................5 YURIY KYRZOV...........................................................................................................11 JESSE DELPHIN JAMES BULMAN...........................................................................17 SABRINA BRIGDEN..................................................................................................23 AMY BRERETON........................................................................................................27 IMARRI TOWNSEND..................................................................................................33 STEVEN SHEPHERD.................................................................................................39 MICHAEL FOWLER....................................................................................................45 BEN EVELY................................................................................................................49 MADISON DIDOMENICANTONIO..............................................................................55 AFIF SLIM..................................................................................................................61 NICK PINTO...............................................................................................................67 DAVAUN FRANCIS.....................................................................................................73 COVER SHOOT...........................................................................................................77

PREFACE

Dear Reader, Grounders was born from a pure love of creating and sharing art. Over the past year it has evolved beyond this initiative. Grounders Magazine has become a platform for the views of youth. We showcase both the art and voices of the future, as diverse as they are, in one piece. It is our hope that through this issue you, the reader, will take a critical look at how you experience life.

The magazine has also changed. The smaller shape evolved from a need to make Grounders feel more organic and natural to hold. This size makes the reader more engaged in the content. In comparison the previous letter size versions felt commercial and put no emphasis on the written content. We hope this change will help get readers to absorb more of what the artists have to say. Previously there were mini biographies which gave the reader a background on the artist, their inspiration, and style. However, in this issue artists answer a question. All of their answers have been left largely unedited to show the variety of views youth have on the present and future. The following is the question we asked all our artists.

3 | GROUNDERS

Situation: Throughout history, the working class has always risen up when they felt institutions were not doing their part to upkeep society.

Past examples include the French Revolution, the 1960s hippie movement, and Occupy Wall Street. We are living in a time of similar social distress, whether it be in Canada or in the Middle East, and Grounders feels that social reform will happen within the lifetime of Millennials.

Question: If a social revolution were to happen, what change would you want and why? Try to trace back the social issues you are passionate about to their core. Your response can be anything from a tax reform to an entire restructuring of the economy.

In addition, we have launched both an online blog and store. The blog is updated frequently and is an equally great place to have work featured.

The store hosts artwork from artists in this issue along with other products and merchandise. If you would like to exhibit your work in the next issue, on the blog, or in our store, please reach out to us via email.

As always, thank you for your support and we hope you enjoy this issue.

Best,

The Grounders Team

|4

OLIVIA SORLEY

Age: 19 IG: @oliviajoy Location: Vancouver, Canada Olivia Sorley’s images are stunning displays of memories long gone. Her special attention to contrast makes her images both captivating and nostalgic. As a film student, Olivia’s portraits allude to characters that are in the midst of some dramatic plot.

Nostalgic and colourful, her compositions leave you wanting more.

The cover photo for Grounders Issue 3 is also Olivia’s work. To see more of her work see the cover shoot on page 71.

|6

7 | GROUNDERS

“It all boils down to equality and the understanding that every voice should be heard but, maybe more so, have the ability to speak. Social injustices exist and thrive because the volume of those who choose to combat them is minimal. Races, genders, classes…. people won’t listen, can’t listen, or don’t even realize they should be listening.

Sometimes I have moments where I think to myself ‘Why is this still happening? Why do we still need to solve this?’ And each time I am reminded that it’s because people refuse to hear those who are screaming so desperately. This is what I would like to see change.”

| 10

YURIY KYRZOV Age 20 IG: @yuriykyrzov Location: Vancouver, Canada Yuriy Kyrzov is passionate about sustainability and social issues.

As a design student at Emily Carr, he likes to explore details through texture. His latest works transform waste into a dynamic display that question what waste really is. His fabric paintings, which include plastic bags, are reminiscent of turbulent waters, rock faces, and fields. Thus, it is no surprise that Yuriy’s inspiration is his surroundings in British Columbia. Yuriy finds the feeling of vulnerability, evoked from our natural surroundings, both breathtaking and awe-inspiring.

11 | GROUNDERS

| 14

“Thinking of a specific social revolution is hard in today’s day and age. With problems relating to racism, warfare, environmental damage, and inequality there are many social revolutions that need to happen. One issue that is local and extends internationally, is to have a sustainable revolution targeting issues of waste, natural resources, and the treatment of our planet. This prompt reminded me of Vancouver’s proposed idea of banning the use and distribution of disposable plastic fast food containers, disposable coffee cups, and objects that are used as quick commodities. I think it would be very compelling if enough people voiced themselves on the issue of waste and a serious movement was formulated through this.

Environmental activism has been on the rise and it is clear that people are vocal against pipelines, the use of fossil fuels and irresponsible corporations. I think if there was a revolution targeting waste it would turn the tables and people could have a wake up call. Thinking and living sustainably starts through a mindset, and mindsets cannot be forced or changed easily - they are learnt through exposure, understanding, and belief.

A revolution that changes the mindset of the general public to strongly push for sustainable justice and against waste and harmful production of goods would create change that reaches into every aspect of the planet and each community. Sustainable revolution elongates from an idea and an understanding - it is sparked by a comprehension of the crucial circumstances that we currently and questionably attempt to thrive in.”

15 | GROUNDERS

JESSE DELPHIN JAMES BULMAN

Age: 20 IG: @jessedelphinjames Location: Vancouver, Canada

Jesse finds the culmination of mood and environment beautiful. He finds that a thing is rarely beautiful in isolation but rather it is beautiful because of where it is and how it connects to its environment. This sentiment is evident throughout Jesse’s work which often personifies nature via double exposures. Unlike film where the creator has time to create a story, a picture has an instant to show the beginning and end. Jesse’s work leaves worlds for an audience to ponder and create their own story in.

19 | GROUNDERS

“This world certainly needs a revolution - one that begins with a cultural revolution, with social and economic reform to follow. I am going to write a condensed version of what I hope our generation can realistically shape our culture & society into for a better future.

• People need an unrestricted platform to talk about the freedom of information and censorship. This is important in the digital age. There are pros and cons to having all information at the hands of anybody, and obviously not all secrets should be shared.

• The current Western education system needs to be revamped, from an almost clean slate. It should be customizable and modeled for individual success rather than creating a reliable workforce and having anomaly individuals.

• The war on drugs has been a complete failure and drug laws around the world need to be changed to reduce crime, reduce addiction, and open up new frontiers for exploration of psychology and consciousness.

• For a happier and more sustainable future, we need authenticity in business marketing and a redefinition of what is really “enough” for an individual. There’s plenty of evidence that the way businesses have sold ideals to the Western world has created an inner turmoil in people who unconsciously consume. They have been promised a certain quality of life by purchasing someone’s product, and if the product does not live up to it’s marketed potential, people tend to turn that ineffectiveness on themselves and being to question their own way of life.

My last point and perhaps the most important one I can make is this: we need better celebrities.

Although it has become easier than ever before to become a celebrity with a following of thousands of people, the world still needs intelligent, well-spoken, visionary and game-changing individuals that large groups of people can hold to a high status and follow in the footsteps of.”

| 20

21 | GROUNDERS

| 22

SABRINA BRIGDEN

Age: 20 IG: @paelserpoetry Location: Vancouver, Canada

couples therapy love is the ups and downs of natural geography, the only two feelings when standing in the shadow of a mountain:

1. your iris is the northern lights to me

2. my freckles are grains of sand to you.

let’s be realistic, dear. revolution I guess we were never in the same place

I drove by a neon sign

after all

bouncing off the pavement, reflecting on our car bottoms and the fact there used to be trees and wondered why if we’re supposed to be happy then why are we all so god damned sad

23 | GROUNDERS

this has been written before monuments entitled Notions of Home were built before we grew too fast branding themselves onto favourite kinds of weather and how photograph albums should be organized I believe that every generation is lost we have never invented anything new rainy twilight on windows and unfolded maps have always left the perfect prospect of succession farther and farther out of youth

| 24

cohort effects in-between and outside of what people are supposed to be there are manifestations of the hidden who will rise as the found, and this is not new. if the results of each revolution were infinite we would not always need bullet-proof vests poster-boards and justifications of self yet here we are. the hidden will be found just as they were and just as we try for now and just as they always will again and this is not new.

Sabrina Brigden enjoys exploring the manipulation of words. Poetry, unlike other art forms, exploits a tool created for practicality - language.It is a hybrid of the real and unreal, combined to convey a message through the shared experience of language. Sabrina hopes to introduce people to the beauty and diversity of poetry. Her work is accessible, easy to understand, and showcases the allure of a rather underrated art form.

25 | GROUNDERS

snow globe when you were 5 you visited Disney Land and you loved it and when you were 12 you watched Citizen Kane and you loved it and when you were 17 you met a boy and you loved him. when he shook you you would wait for it to settle then it would start again and next time it would be just different enough for you to keep going

| 26

27 | GROUNDERS

AMY BRERETON

Age: 20 IG: @amybrereton Location: Vancouver, Canada

In a world of noise and spiraling thoughts Amy Brereton values rare moments of inner stillness. Her work showcases this appreciation of inner self by exploring themes of mental health, anxiety, and depression. Often neglected, one’s mental health is equal to physical. Reminiscent of Salvador Dali’s surrealism Amy’s illustrations are representations of the unconscious mind and abstractions of time. Amy has done a lot of collaborative work with local bands in Vancouver and British Columbia and is a writer and contributor to Lotusland Magazine. Currently she is pursuing illustration and hopes to become an art therapist.

“I believe that artistic practices to have the potential to help a person overcome personal adversities, and help one become enlightened.”

| 28

“Ideally, I wish to live in a world where sexism, racism, homophobia, and oppression are obsolete concepts. For this to become a reality, I believe reform needs to occur in the education system and in how ideas are shared and spread. Many alterations are needed that it will be difficult to for me to summarize and articulate, but I will begin by stating that many topics should no longer be taboo so the general public to develop a deeper understanding.

For instance, we should be taught from a young age about all types of sexual orientations and about sexual consent in order to avoid homophobia and decrease rape culture. We should be taught about what feminism really represents, so that all people will be able to advocate for the equal rights of women and their desexualisation.

Further mental health education is needed, as mental health is irrefutably just as important as physical health, but is often neglected in our society. Education regarding addiction in particular is needed.

Rather than criminalizing those who suffer from substance abuse, we should be encouraging them overcome their addiction. Those struggling with addiction deserve empathy, for addiction is a type of mental illness and shouldn’t be looked down upon. In history classes in public schools we should be taught more world history opposed to just Canadian history. Learning about different cultures will further our understanding of those around us, and hence will decrease racism.

Finally, education regarding current social issues should be encouraged to promote further social change and decrease ignorance.

There are so many issues which should be discussed and taught openly which are not, and what I have listed is a small segment of what one must be educated on. Most conflict in the world stems from miscommunication and a lack of understanding of one another. With reforms in education systems and an increase in knowledge, the public will be more articulate and empathetic. For issues such as sexism, racism, homophobia, oppression, and war to diminish, we simply need further knowledge on humanity and the current modern world.”

29 | GROUNDERS

| 30

31 | GROUNDERS

| 32

IMARRI TOWNSEND Age: 19 IG: @intr.vrt Location: Toronto, Canada

Imarri Townsend’s paintings challenge our concept of beauty. Her macabre scenes are composed to look organic, playful, and oddly beautiful.

They showcase Imarri’s belief that “nonconforming ideas are natural” and should be embraced. With this philosophy she explores beauty and its uniqueness. Through observing the physical and emotional aspects of the universe, Imarri is able to showcase the boldness of beauty even in chaos.

| 34

35 | GROUNDERS

“After a year of unceasing tragic events, 2016, a social revolution, if not in the works is yet to come. The issues that I find myself most passionate about are the unjustified, racial acts towards my fellow Black peers. Lately, North America has been a prime example of racial violence against minorities. The change that I am looking for is for everyone to realise the importance of equality, whether that be newly enforced laws or greater consequences against racial brutality. A change is needed for growth as a community and a sense of belonging.�

37 | GROUNDERS

| 38

39 | GROUNDERS

STEVEN SHEPHERD

Age: 22 IG: @photoshepherd Location: Vancouver, Canada

| 40

Steven Shepherd strives to capture the entire atmosphere and mood of a moment. His goal for his work is to have an audience take away some of the excitement and curiosity experienced when capturing the image.

Steven enjoys exploring the world. He is fascinated by the unknown and drawn to the things that are unobserved. The crossing between the familiar and unknown is a theme throughout Steven’s work; his images evoke a gentle temptation to go beyond our boundaries and see what is on the other side.

“In complete honesty, I’m comfortable with the current state of society. I wouldn’t say a deluxe lazy boy recliner level of comfortability, though at the least an old leather couch. It’s cold at first touch but you can make it warmer. Nothing is ever perfect. It never has been, I doubt it ever will be. It’s up to us as individuals to make the best of what we’re given. If I could remove one aspect from the current state of society it would be the pathetic diatribe spewed by every side of every spectrum. Fighting fire with fire might seem like a great idea but it makes the opposing party look as deplorable as those they are trying to fight.”

| 42

43 | GROUNDERS

| 44

45 | GROUNDERS

MICHAEL FOWLER Age: 22 IG: @axiatonal Location: Vancouver, Canada Michael Fowler is inspired by the mysterious and supernatural. His drawings are heavily influenced by the beauty, simplicity, and mystery of the Nazca Lines in Southern Peru. Michael describes his work as code. While an onlooker may see a seemingly random and ever-changing series of shapes and creatures, his drawings are actually a representation of concepts and conversations. He challenges his audience to unpack his illustrations and hopes they feel rewarded through their interpretations of his compositions.

| 46

“Amongst the already ensuing global upheaval, we as partakers of fabricated social culture are indeed faced with a challenge to reclaim our sovereignty.

I would love to see a social revolution that facilitates a controlled chaotic cannibalization of manufactured culture. One where we can, through collective wherewithal, effectively dismantle corporate capitalist structures that have actively bought out and silenced creative innovation for the past 200 years. Let’s shut it down and power our dwellings with free energy and capitalize on that backengineered zero gravity alien tech our governments have been hiding from us.”

47 | GROUNDERS

| 48

BEN EVELY 49 | GROUNDERS

Age: 22 IG: @benevely Location: Vancouver, Canada

| 50

Drawing on his childhood in Banff and life in Vancouver, Ben Evely translates his experiences into a “material visual language.” Ben blends the technical and natural world into an abstraction of reality. His work implores viewers to question their interactions and perception of the environment. Unrestricted by forms, Ben’s paintings are spontaneous.

They show his passion for nature, love, and curiosity of existence.

| 52

“I envision a society committed to permaculture and sustainable industry, one that abandons excessive materialism and consumerism.

I would like to see innovations and alternatives in how we use and define public space. Finding ways of bringing people together to create flourishing communities, hubs for cultural production and social celebration. Progressive forms of urban and rural planning should be implemented. This means an interdisciplinary engagement of a broad variety of people into planning processes. The primary aim of this work should seek to break down inequalities and combat exploitation, and question our perceptions of public and private realms.

I want to inspire people’s imaginations and encourage exploration. I am interested in helping people become more engaged with the world around them, to be passionate, and have the tenacity to work on something meaningful or challenging. We need to re-learn how to be more self sufficient and less reliant on frivolous or convenient technologies, which perpetuate excessive and wasteful lifestyles.

We should seek to find ways of encouraging people to be curious about themselves and the world around them, and renew our connections to natural environments. People need to break free from being apathetic spectators and mobilize into action.�

53 | GROUNDERS

| 54

MADISON DiDOMENICANTONIO Age: 22 IG: @madididomenicantonio Location: Los Angeles, USA

Madison DiDomenicantonio sees the duality of each moment. Everything is beautiful and everything is ugly because if one parallel exists, so must the other. She lives life in the present with the understanding that each moment is unique and the future does not guarantee a repetition of the past.

Madison’s paintings embody this feeling of freeness and presentness. Her lines and colours create a choppy mosaic that continuously engage an audience.

Through her work, Madison showcases the duality and imperfection that makes life truly beautiful.

“Happiness comes from within, it is an inner state of being. Once you are internally fulfilled and commit to self discovery and your own personal journey, you will see this experience is so much richer than any trip to the mall. It is not to say that these things cannot be enjoyed, but that they should not be central to one’s life or mood. So, when I look at institutions like government and politics in Western society, all I see are lost individuals yelling at other lost individuals, being voted for by more lost people, all revolving around misunderstood problems and skewed values.

Buddah says: “There is pleasure and there is bliss.

Forgo the first to possess the second… forgo everything you have thought meaningful, significant, up to now.”

| 58

“Because these societies have a misunderstanding of what happiness is. They say when they are rich, then they will be happy. When they finally get the promotion, then they will be happy. When their children are out of the house, then they will be happy. The problem with this is that everyone looks outward for fulfillment. They think physical things will bring them joy. But this is backwards. And if you look at Western society, you will see, a constant need for more. More to keep them satisfied, even when they achieve these things, they long for more. So, it is not that we do not have enough, but that we need too much. Our threshold has become too high.

Constantly seeking new pleasures and distractions, never doing the real internal, lasting work.”

“In all honesty, I think our entire Western society needs a complete revamp of values. I don’t think it’s as simple as changing a specific aspect of government or our society because the entire thing is built like a house of cards. Members of western society are constantly in pursuit; pursuit of money, power, love, happiness. In the United States constitution it references “the right to the pursuit of happiness.” But what’s wrong with this is that we have this incredibly large group of people who are using an immense amount of resources and are using every distraction they can think of, to be happy. People come to the United States and other first world countries to ‘have a better life.’ We have shopping malls on every corner, fast food restaurants, health care, beautiful homes, etcetera. Yet our depression rates are astronomical…why?”

| 60

AFIF SLIM

Age: 25 IG: @afifslim Location: Vancouver, Canada

Through illustrations with fantastical themes, Afif Slim gives his audience the opportunity to create their own story. With work that abandons realism, people can imagine infinite different possibilities and ponder how and why those realities came to them. Afif is fascinated by the sky, and draws inspiration on how it subtly influences people: the way clouds can change a person’s mood, how a clear sky can bring peace, the moods that darkness brings, and how the vastness of it all connects humanity.

63 | GROUNDERS

| 64

“The first thing that comes to my mind is freedom from discrimination. I suppose this one covers a whole lot of other issues as well; whether it be race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or even your financial status. The reason is simply to create the sense of comfort, security and peace among the society.

I think we would all agree that humans tend to generalize others based on the differences we have between each other. In a way, I feel like that is sort of a human instinct. We are uncomfortable with things that are new, strange or different to us. Different looks, different colours, different beliefs. We put these people - who we deem different - into a certain category. However, I believe we are all created differently so that we may know and learn about each other not because one is superior over the other. If we were all created the same, life would be boring and mundane.�

| 66

NICK PINTO

Age: 21 IG: @pintobeaner Location: Vancouver, Canada

Nick Pinto has a rather mysterious persona. An experimental DJ and engineering student, he enjoys trying new things. This series of images was a beautiful and complete accident. After developing the film, Nick discovered that he had already used the roll ten years prior at a summer camp. The contrast of perspectives, places, people, and contexts have created an incredible series a decade in the making.

69 | GROUNDERS

| 70

“If there were to be a social revolution, I would hope our culture would be restructured in a way to make for a more open-minded population, where people celebrate individuality rather than conformity, and where differences are embraced, rather than feared. A society that addresses the issues of tension between different groups in our society, this new culture would put focus on social education at a young age. Through this, children would learn to embrace the unique individuals among us all, so there is no stratification of society because of personal differences. I think the most beautiful things in our world are created when different ideas, cultures, perspectives, and experiences come together. This is true for all kinds of art, as we can see through the immense diversity present in the artistic hotbeds around the world. By having a culture where people openly embrace differences, we would have a more peaceful and beautiful existence as a species.�

71 | GROUNDERS

| 72

DAVAUN FRANCIS

Age: 20 Soundcloud: davaun Location: Ajax, Canada

In a world of sound Davaun Francis sees people, and himself, “constantly running from silence.” Yet he finds these dreaded moments beautiful and worth basking in.

Davaun is a musician venturing into the world of Hip-Hop and R&B. His first project, Pabulum, showcases his talent for rhythm and powerful lyrics.

“If a social revolution were to happen, I would want to see true equality as a result. I do not mean in the sense of just laws and policies – I would want peoples’ perception of each other to change, mine included. Change does not necessarily mean to abandon what you know. Change can mean to append to what you understand.

The reason I think of people are the thing that needs change is because people are a constant throughout history. Different types of people with different opinions but people nonetheless. Personally, I have grown up with, lived with and built relationships with a very diverse group of people. I have some friendships built off of a single moment of common interest and I find that interesting.

How can a single moment breed a friendship? Because in that moment of common interest there is some sort of understanding of one another. It only takes a moment for us to realize that we can relate to each other.

73 | GROUNDERS

As humans we can relate on many levels. Emotions for example, whether we choose to acknowledge them or not, we all feel them. However, we choose not to understand each other’s if it means making ourselves vulnerable. It is often easier to separate oneself than to share one’s emotions with another.

I want to see this change because people are very much separated in today’s society. Separation gives the impression that each person needs to fend for themselves. As a people we can live better and advance much further should we choose to work together. What is good for all is good for each individual. What one perceives as good for themselves is not necessarily good for the all.

Truthfully, I cannot say with certainty what needs to change in order for this change to happen. I feel it would be a mistake to target anything specific within a society and label it the problem. Society is like a field of interlocked gears in the sense that if one gear turns, all of the others will also shift. The impact of each gear on another can vary however. I say this to mean that if there is a problem with any aspect of society, then there is a problem with the whole society regardless how little or how much anything or anyone is affected.

What I want to see changed is very simple in concept. The means are hard to say because they vary and there are many available routes to attempt. But as long as the goal is in heart and the actions pure, the right steps will be found.”

| 74

Tell me about this project, what inspired you?

The short answer is “life.” But honestly after highschool, I just went to university because that’s what you do. I never had any real direction. So I came to school and it was fun at first. I was in computer systems engineering and then I didn’t like the program so I felt like I was wasting my time. I kind of felt depressed and music is something I went to. I always used to listen to music and my friends would get mad at me and tell me to take my headphones out. So I went to writing because I didn’t know what else to do.

Did it became a source of joy?

Yeah it was a therapy for me in a sense.

Are you still in computer systems?

No, now I’m in human rights.

Why human rights?

I read the description and I saw the courses - anthropology, philosophy, social classes. Things that revolve around human interaction, which has always intrigued me. It’s like that question - “why can’t we just get along.”

Why can’t we get along?

I think it’s a lack of understanding each other. And not just understanding as in I hear you say something and I don’t listen. It’s more like I don’t want to listen. Even if I understand, I have my opinion and it isn’t going to change regardless of what you say. But I think if everybody takes the time to listen to each other we could all get along.

Have you always written music?

I used to write when I was seven. I won’t tell you my whole life story because it’s really deep. But it’s pretty new to me.

75 | GROUNDERS

Will you try producing your own beats?

I want to. My grandma got me a piano a couple years ago and I just got a piano stand and bench for it. I am just teaching myself right now. But I want to be more of a composer than a producer. I want to go in and have a band play my music, I think it would be really cool.

Do you have any musical inspirations?

I have a lot of musical inspirations, anything I hear. I listen to a lot of jazz, old RnB and rap of course. I wouldn’t say anyone in particular, I think everyone I hear influences me.

That’s pretty diplomatic.

Let me try to break it down for you. It’s like you growing up as a kid. Your parents have obviously influenced you. Your friends have also influenced you. So it will be hard to pinpoint what it is that made you who you are because you know everybody had a part.

Do you have any familial support or goals with your music?

Yah I have a big family, I have five brothers and sisters. Everybody is very supportive and they tell me to go do my thing. As far as where I want to go with it … the way I think of it is that I will always be doing it regardless of where it takes me. I don’t really have any aspirations or want a target because I feel like it’s going to compromise it in some way or another. I just want it to be all natural and do what I do.

How does somebody start writing music? What is the biggest tip?

I would say just do it not because you want to show it to people or want any praise. Do it because it’s something you want to do. Do it because you want to hear it. Do it because it feels good to you. And that’s going to attract the people that can relate to you.

| 76

COVER GIRLS

Twins exist, in part, to fill each others voids, as they are two individuals whose souls move in harmony and have been together since conception. In a time like the present, there are many areas and opportunities for society to grow. Unfortunately, progress is always met with opposition, and two people who could be similar in demographic may have contrasting views on generational concerns.

At Grounders, we believe that we’re amidst a renaissance being led by the youth. It is our job as the upcoming generation in, to accept our opposition’s values and work with them as well as like-minded individuals to craft a better future. The concept of twins represents opposites existing and growing together, something we believe our generation can accomplish.

79 | GROUNDERS

| 80

81 | GROUNDERS

Publication Š 2017 GROUNDERS All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the publisher.

Editing and Design by GROUNDERS team Printed in the USA by Smart Press Library and Archives Canada Cataloging in Publication GROUNDERS Team; with contributions from Olivia Sorley, Yuriy Kyrzov, Jesse Delphin James Bulman, Sabrina Brigden, Amy Brereton, Imarri Townsend, Steven Shepherd, Michael Fowler, Ben Evely, Madison DiDomencantonio, Afif Slim, Nick Pinto, Davaun Francis.

| 82