(Continued from page 1.) We pretty much leapt out with these here brains in no time, while the advances in technology and population size have basically engulfed the fragile arrival of civilization/human cooperation while it sorts itself out within ancient clannish and individualist ways.

(Continued from page 2. ) If there is something I can do in art, ití¢â‚¬â„¢s to show a few important contradictions. It is sad, it is hopeful and it - the mind - is definitely resilient. Even, the clumsy fit of contemporary individualism and cooperation is full-on absurd. And funny.

Diversions - a habit, guilty pleasure, annoyance or amusement. Our next Mash Guest Curator is New York-based photographer, Andrew Lindy, who'll be looking at the next Capitalmag theme: Diversions. In the meantime, check out Michael Tunneyí¢â‚¬â„¢s take on subway art in the Flux issueí¢â‚¬â„¢s Mash.

The Mash Curator for the next Capital Issue: Flux is Ontario artist Michael Tunney. He'll be interpreting the theme in relation to the art of transportation - "subway art" - ranging from sculptures, graffiti, advertising and public performers. His work is currently showing at the Whitney Public Library until March 30th. To check out the current Mash section: Fictions, click here.

Every issue, Capital locates a guest editor to fill our mash section. This monthí¢â‚¬â„¢s guest curators are Leila Pourtavaf and Andria Hickey. They drew their inspiration for the Fictioní¢â‚¬â„¢s issue by examining the relationship between nature and its representation in contemporary art. They have incorporated the work of various Canadian artists including Sarah Anne Johnson, Will Gill and Crystal Beard.

Nature has had a long history as a popular subject in artistic production. Many have argued that representations of nature in art are closely linked to the social perception of the natural world during a given historical period. In recent years, concerns over environmental realities such as climate change are reflected in representations of nature in contemporary art.

í‚  

Greg Liburd is a wonder of a man. I first encountered him years ago , when his alias, Chocobot, played the New Forms Festival . He was into mashing up Led Zepplin tracks using two technique turntables. Years later, every kid has a Serato Scratch on their x-mas lists wants to mash their Dad's Tijuana Brass records with Timberlake and LCD Soundsystem.

Introduction

Ií¢â‚¬â„¢m self-centered. You too. Us especially. Not only do we project onto others, we personify wherever, whenever and however possible. If you want proof of this, watch a movie or read a book. As a result, this Mash features a dazzling photo essay mapped to online dialogue, making it easier than ever to humanize the inhuman. Enjoy being a person, ití¢â‚¬â„¢s all you have.