Kayla W. Grade 11 for illustrating the front cover
TEACHER LEAD
Shoker
Ceramic Rooster
Rachel X. GR.11
REMNANTS OF A DYING APPLE
By: Faraaz Karim
In a world chockfull of curated perfection, Remnants of a Dying Appetite explores the loss of authenticity in our increasingly interconnected society. The halfeaten apple left on the vacant white canvas is a symbol for the insatiable desire for consumption a thirst that can never truly be quenched.
The unfinished state of the apple so aptly mirrors that of our own: surrounded by abundance, yet never quite satisfied, seeking what we cannot taste. As we find ourselves online more and more, we are exposedtothehollownatureofdigitalinteractionswhereappearances are polished to perfection. Our interest in genuine connection has faded, and with it, our capacity to seriously satisfy our needs. Navigatingtheendlesscycleofonlinegratification,weareleftwiththe illusion of connection, when, in reality, we are in a stark white void of emptiness. The half-eaten apple, a symbol for temptation, becomes a metaphor for the shallow promises the digital world has to offer. I invite you to reflect on your lives. I also invite you to interpret the halfeaten apple. It is a work of art I have assigned my own meaning to, though you are free to have your own. Is the half-eaten apple a lackadaisical attempt at modern art? Is it an insightful work that speaks to the complexities of contemporary life? Do our differences in the interpretation and ideas of art change its value? Does the time and place of art affect its value? Thank you for taking the time to explore Remnants of a Dying Appetite with me. I encourage you to consider its message not merely as an object on a canvas, but perhaps a mirror intoourownlives.
KOLLECTION Kayla’s
WWhichsuper-heroareyou? hichsuper-heroareyou?
MarvelorDC?
scienceor english? coffeeortea?
booksor movies? strengthor speed? catsordogs?
Books
Winter S. gr.11
Wealth
Kate P. gr.11
Peach of Longevity
Chloe W. gr.11
Chloe’s Camera
a small collection of digital camera photos from my trip to Italy, NYC and school camp!
Eric Carle Inspired Art
Grade 9/10 media art
Identity
Year of the Snakes: Meet the Arabian Sand Boa
Behold,sockpuppetboa(not)
Stairwell Pipe Dream
Shanna C. Gr.10
It’sBigBackHour!
Welcome to the unofficial food review series, “It’s Big Back Hour!”, by Jashan and Mahee! We provide honest (cross our hearts and hope to die) reviews of random treats Commercial Drive has to offer!
In today’s segment, we will be discussing our thoughts on the one and only, Chance Café’s Bubble Waffle with Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream!
The Bubble Waffle with chocolate caramel ice cream is a delightful treat, but it may be too sweet for those without a sweet tooth like mine. I did enjoy the rich caramel flavor, but I didn’t like that I could taste and smell the egg in the batter. I personally find the eggy taste in waffles and baked goods unappealing it’s a bit of a turn-off for me. However, this is really a matter of personal preference. If I decide to repurchase this waffle and ice cream, I might choose a different topping or ice cream to avoid the overly sweet treat.
As for me, the self-proclaimed sweet tooth, I absolutely loved the Bubble Waffle. It’s a bit much to finish solo, but hey, the more the merrier! If you’re thinking of giving it a try, you’re in luck there’s a whole variety of toppings to choose from, including chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, ice cream, and all the classic bubble tea add ons. Definitely worth sharing (or not)!
don your metallic exoskeleton tighten the joints of your six legs
stuff slick laminated pages past your tongue never chew—spew from your organ machine regurgitate for a letter grade
hold down the allusion,enjambement,polysyndeton the derivative,exponential decay the lactic acid fermentation of thousands dead dispose the defective pacemakers with red rusted cogs
monday,wednesday,thursday,tuesday,friday
Victoria Drive
Kayla W. Gr. 11
DEEP IN THE BLUE LAGOON
Don’t go in the sea, when it’s dark
Stay on a boat, don’t disembark…
You may get eaten by a Great White Shark!
Don’t go in the sea, when it’s dark
Deep in a blue lagoon, Is a shark that bites you in the swimming pool.
Big white fangs, Travelling in gangs.
To eat
Deep in a blue lagoon
The life of a shark, Is no walk in the park. Hunted, killed and sold. This tale never gets old.
Killed for their teeth, skin and fins. For shark-fin soup in tins. Ocean life is shrinking. Humans act without thinking.
Artist StatementsArtist Statements
Ceramic Rooster
Rachel X.
The object is a Chinese ceramic vase I brought from China, as it is one significant representation of Chinese culture. Inspired by Ai Weiwei dropping a Han Dynasty vase, I saw its inherent vulnerability. To explore Chinese iconography, I combined the vase with a rooster, the tenth in the 12-year cycle of Chinese zodiac signs and shares fragility as livestock. The mouth of the vase was aesthetically pleasing in curving form, allowing me to incorporate it into the rooster’s eyes. The assertive and humorous visual impact contrasts with the actual inherent vulnerability of the two subjects, creating a sense of irony and undermining the potential unseen quality of the objects.
Kayla’s Kollection
Kayla W.
A new segment to the zine to show off my collectibles! This time it’s Snoopy edition :)
Shao Hua
Winter S.
Hatsune Miku is a virtual singer from Japanese Vocaloid culture, and this artwork features an alternate design of her called “Shaohua.” She is dressed in a traditional Chinese qipao, holding a small fan, and stepping out of a wooden painting frame—just like a masterpiece coming to life. In my opinion, this fusion of two cultures resonates with a diverse audience and promotes cultural exchange and understanding.
Originally, this was a product of me going around my summer camp campus and taking photos of whatever I saw fancy. With dystopian themes in mind, I imagined this is set in a place where freedom is an alien concept to its people, who the majority are kept in manufacturing facilities, never in their life have they'd be able to step into the outside world The factory windows serve as the only connection they have to the outside, which shines bright with hope compared to their dreary future of neverending labor I absolutely loved the concept and this is the best picture I’ve taken in summer (and probably in my entire life).
This poem attempts to capture the collective anxiety felt by all people caught in the isolation, monotony and absurdity of our modern capitalist society It is inspired by ‘Nausea’ by Jean-Paul Sartre, ‘The Metamorphosis’ by Franz Kafka, ‘Capitalism and Schizophrenia’ by Deleuze and Guattari and ‘The Myth of Sisyphus’ by Albert Camus
