A woman walks in with her sketchbooks, fabric samples, photos, a few iconic costumes, and reams of official forms. “What most people don’t know about costume designing is the amount of organizational paperwork required for the entire production,” opines Amanda Downing Carney, Costume Director since 2015 for Trinity Repertory Company in downtown Providence. “Measurement sheets, […]
Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic. – Oscar Wilde We let our eyes linger on a page. We brush across the strokes of a canvas. We stare out at the sea, an empty plain, the way leaves filter sunlight through the trees — our eyes spend a lifetime processing a wealth […]
We are bombarded daily with images of violence and death whether it’s the nightly news, movies, or scrolling through social media. As uncomfortable as we claim it makes us, we flock towards the headlines, desperate for heart wrenching details. Where does this age-old fascination come from? In search of answers, I sought out an expert […]
Fashion can go deeper than we give it credit for, allowing us to express our unique identities, enhance our persona, break norms, and adapt to changing attitudes and gender dynamics. New fabrics and applications can inspire creativity. Fashion lets us embrace our individuality and stand out, which makes us happy. This trend has been called […]
Picture this: you walk by a storefront with mannequins donning stylish skirts, tops, and accessories, creating a masterpiece of an outfit. Walking inside feels like walking into a curated clothing heaven with items ranging from belts, flared jeans, summer hats, and new-with-the-tags-on bathing suits. You walk over to a rack filled with enticing options and […]
In the dark room near the bottom of the ocean a myriad of shadows float by. Strange, undulating fauna grow from an endless floor. Particles of flesh hang suspended between their blue curtains. Silence is a thick blanket where the sun doesn’t shine. The mind is left with nothing to process, it imagines the sounds […]
Let’s face it. – if not for the growers, there would be no weed for sale in any Ocean State dispensaries. Of course, there is the intrepid home grown culture, but really, with each home grower limited to only six plants, there would never be a sufficient supply of weed to meet the demand. This […]
The town of Bristol has a concert series from June 21 to July 2. Most town officials decided not to allow a local beer garden at these events. As you know, Bristol is home to three breweries: Pivotal Brewing, Six Pack Brewing, and Vigilant Brewing. My guess is Bristol officials prefer locals to take a […]
The people who deliver Motif are innovative artists, writers, gifted actors and musicians in their own right. Ever wonder, Who are these couriers of arts and culture? We can’t profile the full dozen drivers in this space. In addition to these profiles, we want to thank Dave Messere, James Brien, Wayne Stolcz, Lola Blu, Jon […]
Shirley Prisco is the Sun Sign columnist for Motif Magazine. She is a professional astrologer certified by the National Council of Geo-Cosmic Research, an international organization devoted to astrology education. In addition, she is a member of The International Society for Astrological Research and the Association for Astrological Networking. We recently sat down for a […]