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Assignment 8: Final Photo Essay

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Fantasy Sewn and Fastened  To regulars at the Myraide on McKay, Mass Ambiguanus or Andrew might just be the friendly faces they see when ordering their morning coffee. But if you peel back past their chainmail jewelry, you might just come to uncover their artistic, philosophical, and conceptual nature.  Andrew is a Montreal-based costume artist specializing in beadwork, crochet and chainmail pieces. They're originally from a small town in Ottawa, yet they wanted more and became accustomed to moving around. They have lived in Toronto, British Columbia, and Montreal. They've been making costume pieces since 2018 and have always been completely immersing themselves in realms of fantasy. As a kid, they spent much of their time playing video games, finding fantasy through the screen. Now, their escapism is through weaving, crocheting, and sewing costumes with personal meanings and stories woven into their fabric.  They approach their work without the application of time, rende...

Assignment 5: Photo Essay In Progress

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Mass Ambiguanus, or Andrew, is a Montreal based costume artist specializing in beadwork, crochet and chainmail pieces. Andrew holds up their new chest piece project made with glass beads, plastic beads, and chains. The piece is a representation of death, life and their familial ties to the military. March 21, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) Andrew works on all their projects in comfortable places, from their kitchen table to the botanical gardens, Andrew thrives in bright and social spaces. March 21, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) March 21, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) March 21, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) March 21, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) Andrew pets their six-year-old cat Buttons. Bu...

Assignment 7: Still Life

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The first volume of The Link Newspaper (Sept. 1980-April 1981) is bound in an archive book. The Link Newspaper, Concordia University's independent student publication, has served the Concordia and Montreal community since 1980. The Link Newspaper aims to publish stories focusing on alternative and advocacy journalism, which are often overlooked and not covered by corporate and legacy media. March 17, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) The Link's merch flyer (left), Drink With The Link name tags (centre) and a donate flyer (right) for The Link's 45th anniversary event. Drink With The Link was held in Dec. 2024, garnering a turnout of alumni, current staff, community members and contributors. One of the event's purposes was to raise money for the publication. March 17, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) The Link sold special 45th-anniversary hoodies and tote bag m...

Assignment 4: Stingers Men's Basketball

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Concordia Stingers men's basketball team faced off against the McGill Redbirds for the annual Lengvari Cup, completing the season sweep with a 75-51 victory  on February 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec at the John Dore court. The game took place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and packed in a full court. (Photo by Hannah Vogan /Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) McGill Redbird Georges Lefebvre attempting a free throw on February 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec at the John Dore court.  (Photo by Hannah Vogan /Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) McGill Redbird Saransh Padhy throwing up a post hook shot as the Redbirds attempt to chip away at Concordia's large lead on February 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec at the Concordia University John Dore court. (Photo by Hannah Vogan /Concordia University Advanced PJ Class) McGill Redbird guard Luis Micourt attempting a layup as Concordia Stinger Miguel Doyon-Jeremy jumps to block the shot on February 20, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec at ...

Assignment 3: News/Press Conference/Events

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On Feb. 12,  Amazon workers gathered outside Quebec’s Labour Ministry demanding the Quebec government intervenes after the company suddenly decided to shut down all its warehouses in the province. Media spokesperson for the Amazon workers, Mostafa Henaway, speaks to reporters about the workers demands and their pressure tactics on February 12, 2025 outside the Quebec Labour Ministry office in Montreal, Quebec. Workers are demanding Amazon reverse its provincial closures. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class/February 12, 2025/Montreal, Quebec) Former Amazon workers protesting the closure of Amazon warehouses province-wide cheer as cars honk for the cause and more ex-workers join the protest. (Photo by Hannah Vogan/Concordia University Advanced PJ Class/February 12, 2025/Montreal, Quebec) The number of protesters doubled 20 minutes into the demonstration as more of Quebec's Amazon workers affected by the closures join the protest with a large "Ici on boy...