Nice to Meet You Christine Turek from Christine Turek Photography

I am thankful for everything.

- Christine Turek
Montreal | Canada
Photo, courtesy of Christine Turek

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  Health and Lifestyle Edition

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What do you love about yourself?

My sense of humour.

What is your to-go herb?
Cilantro.

What is the first thing you grab when you have a cold?
A kleenex?

Name a person who has influenced your journey thus far. 
My old photography teacher David Miller, he let me do what I wanted to do. 

What have you been reading lately?

I haven't been really reading but more studying Portraits from North American Indian Life by Edward S.Curtis.

What are the three destinations of your dreams?

- Iceland
- Fiji
- Sedona

How would you describe your fashion style?

Jane Birkin

For you, Art is...
Life.

What are you thankful for?
Everything.

Connect with Christine Turek here: @christineturek
Photos, courtesy of Chrstine Turek

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Mermaid of the Month: Sylkie Sly, Make-Up Artist Visionnaire | Aile Reve Interview

For me, the purpose of life is to live unconditionally in harmony with others without judgment; working together as a collective and shy away from individualism!  It is a very idealistic way of looking at things, but if we become motivated to make small changes around us and focus on real priorities,  it can have a major impact.

Sylkie Sly, Montreal, Canada

© Radu Juster Photography

Like everything else in the world, the intentions behind the energy you put into your craft makes the whole difference. With Sylkie Sly, make-up is meant to magnify the beauty that already exists. Make-up is an art of precision that can actually transform the mind, body, and soul. Yes, darling, it changes, and in the vibrant and scintillating waves of change, Sylkie Sly found her true direction. 

Whether it is for a fashion show or a special event, Sylkie Sly is one of those rare precious queens who can uplift and empower with the tip of her brush. She gives life to her vision and if you have a concept in mind, she will give it colourful wings.  A wand with soft hair chose her and she wears her passion with grace, love, and confidence. What you see is what you get; a fearless woman of substance. Her make-up does not hide her lovely humour, intelligence and strength. Nice to meet you darling! 

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Two quotes every visionary should live by? 

"What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. 
What you imagine you, you create."  
-Buddha    

Compliment people: Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses. 

You never leave home without....
My cell phone is my personal agenda and connection with the world!  Losing it equals to drug removal therapy (how do you call that I forgot the actual name for that) for me ;)

Tell us two things that make you smile.
My daughter's silly jokes are so innocent;  sometimes they catch me off guard!  Her innocence makes me smile, her amazement at little things I usually take for granted...

How would you describe your fashion style? 
I have a very eclectic style;  I love to be daring and different!  Funky ethnic prints, bright accent colours, comforting earth tones...  I prefer unique classic pieces that I can mix and match.

If you had to wear one nail colour, which one would it be? 
Is that even possible?  I guess it would be a gold-lime type of color!

One pleasant thing we would be surprised to know about you?
I have played classical piano for many years during my youth and was fortunate to showcase my talents at many recitals.  I really appreciate the effect classical music has on my soul

According to you, what is the purpose of life? 
For me, it is to live unconditionally in harmony with others without judgment; working together as a collective and shy away from individualism!  It is a very idealistic way of looking at things, but if we become motivated to make small changes around us and focus on real priorities,  it can have a major impact.

Connect with Sylkie Sly via @SylkieSly & website

Photo, Courtesy of Sylkie Sly

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Naná Moon Oyå

@AileReve

Nice to Meet You Ma'liCiouz | Rencontre avec Ma'liCiouZ

"Citizen of the Earth, Montrealer of Haitian origin, coming from Alkebulan. My inspiration comes from my roots". 

-Ma'liCiouZ, Earth.

 "Citoyenne de la Terre, Montréalaise d'origine Haïtienne, originaire d'Alkebulan, de mes racines je m'inspire."  

- Ma’liCiouZ, Terre.

For the celebration of her first quarter century, Ma'liCiouz was presenting her premier solo exhibition where her artwork took us back to the roots with a modern vision. Ma'liCiouZ's universe revives, enchants, inspires, give thanks, and arouses powerful emotions. Through her murals or her paintings (body painting or on canvas), whether she's in her studio, outside, or live, she eventuates a unique futuristic afro urban art, full of magic, depth, and life. 

Pour la célébration de son quart de siècle, elle présentait sa première exposition solo où ses oeuvres nous ont fait voyager entre racines et modernité. L'univers de Ma’liCiouZ ravive, enchante, inspire, rend grâce, et suscite de fortes émotions.  À travers la murale ou la peinture (corporelle ou sur toile), que ce soit dans son atelier, dehors, ou encore en direct, elle extériorise  un art urbain afro-futuriste en son genre, magique, profond et vivifiant. 

• The Interview • 

(L'entrevue en français plus bas)

What have you been reading lately?

Lately, I've been reading many books on entrepreneurship and I stay connected daily with the art scene via different websites and blogs. 

Without much hesitation, what are your three dream destinations?

Ah lala, Haiti! If I could go back tomorrow, I would. I am very fortunate to come from there, and that's why it's my ultimate dream destination.

I also want to discover the rest of the World, but since I must mention only three destinations, I'd say Laos. I literally fell in love after having seen pictures of my friend's trip there. I would really love to visit the ruins of ancient temples. I also want to visit Africa. I would start in Ethiopia. 

What music have you been playing on repeat lately?

"This is Life" by Grace Jones. Lately, whenever I want to start something, this is the song that officially marks the beginning. I live home playing this song, I get to my studio and I play it again. I just love the vibe. 

Photo: BlackMarket de Montréal

How would you describe your fashion style?

I would say that my style is afro urban. I love my head-wrap-and-sneakers type of day; I feel royal and cozy. I also love wearing high heels but when I'm dressing, the head wrap is the essential. I love their colourful fabric and those with African or Caribbean prints. My clothes are pretty minimalistic, I just jazz it up with a personalized element such as a handbag, sneakers, high heels or a leather or denim jacket. 

What are your two favorite quotes (of the moment)?

We do what we can with what we have, and with what we have we do whatever we want!

 - Ma'

The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.

- Caroline Myss

Tell us two things that make you smile.

Seeing happy people and walking in the rain while listening to music. 

For you, Art is...

The proof that God exists. It's that something larger than ourselves that manage to bring at our own level. It's the overflow, the nothingness. It's the concrete expression of the universe we carry within us. Its our essence, it's nature, the profound feeling. It's what we don't understand but can perfectly describe. Art is this long-lasting fraction of a second, and it's also about stopping time and space in a moment. Art is Life, and it's to remember Life.  

According to you, what is the purpose of life?

First and foremost, the purpose of Life is to LIVE. To live is to Be. It's very important to always keep that in mind because we tend to take what Life is about for granted. I believe that each and everyone of us is born with a mission and we have to accomplish it during this journey, may it be through a talent, a quality, something which defines and characterizes us, and that by simply being ourselves, we can leave this accomplishment as an inheritance to humanity.

Connect with Ma'liCiouZ

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Que lis-tu en ce moment?
Ces temps-ci, je lis surtout des articles sur l’entrepreneuriat et sur ce qui se passe dans le milieu artistique que je pige sur différents sites et blogues quotidiennement.

Quelles sont trois destinations de rêve si tu pouvais partir maintenant?
Ah lala, Haïti! Si je pouvais y retourner demain, j’irais! Ce pays, d’où j’ai la chance d’avoir mes racines est officiellement ma destination de rêve, et depuis que j’y suis allée (tout récemment), en faire le tour est devenu un rêve, un plan.

Ensuite il y a tout le reste du Monde que je veux découvrir mais puisqu’il ne faut citer que trois endroits, je dirais le Laos. Je suis littéralement tombé en amour en voyant des photos de voyage d’une amie qui y est allée. J’aimerais beaucoup y visiter les ruines d’anciens temples. Puis, je veux aller en Éthiopie et faire le tour de l’Afrique en commençant par là.



Quelle chanson écoutes-tu en boucle ces derniers temps?
"This is Life" de Grace Jones! C’est temps-ci, quand j’entame quelque chose, c’est la chanson qui en marque le commencement. Je sors de chez moi, je fais jouer cette chanson dans mes écouteurs; j’arrive à mon atelier, je mets cette chanson. J’aime le vibe.

Comment décrirais-tu ton style?
Je dirais que mon style est afro urbain. J’aime beaucoup mes journées headwrap et sneakers où je me sens royale et confo. J’aime aussi beaucoup porter des talons hauts. Quand je m’habille, le headwrap c’est la base! J’aime en porter qui sont fait de tissus colorés ou imprimés qui rappellent les Antilles ou l’Afrique. Sinon, je porte généralement des vêtements plutôt simples aux couleurs neutres puis j’ajoute un élément que j’ai personnalisé: soit sacoche, sneakers ou talon hauts, coat en cuir ou en jeans.



Partage avec nous une ou deux de tes citations préférées.

On fait ce qu’on peut avec ce qu’on a et avec ce qu’on a, on fait ce qu’on veut! -Ma’

“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”
- Caroline Myss

Deux choses qui te font sourire.

Voir les gens être heureux et marcher sous la pluie en écoutant de la musique.

Pour toi l’art c’est…

Pour moi, l’Art, c’est la preuve que Dieu existe. C’est ce qui nous dépasse mais qu’on ramène à notre échelle. C’est le trop plein, le néant. C’est la matérialisation de l’Univers qu’on porte en nous, c’est notre essence, c’est la nature, c’est le sentiment profond. C’est ce qu’on ne comprend pas mais qu’on arrive parfaitement à décrire. L’art, c’est cette sublime fraction de seconde qui dure longtemps, c’est l’arrêt du temps. L’Art…c’est la Vie, c’est se souvenir de la Vie.

D'après toi, quel est le but de la vie?

Le but de la vie est de tout d’abord de VIVRE. Et vivre, c’est Être. C’est important de se le rappeler car souvent on le prend pour acquis et on l’oublie dans le traintrain quotidien de ce qu’on prend pour la vie. Je crois que chacun de nous est née porteur d’une mission que l’on a à accomplir lors de ce voyage sois à travers un talent, une capacité, une qualité, quelque chose qui nous caractérise et qu’on peut, par notre simple façon d’être ou par nos réalisations laisser en héritage à l’humanité.

Connectez-vous à Ma'liCiouZ

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Naná Moon Oyå
@AileRėve

"DiverCity" Exhibition by Niti Marcelle Mueth

"DIVERCITY" EXHIBITION

ARTIST: NITI MARCELLE MUETH

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A voyage of re-discovery, re-finding ourselves and gracefully reconnecting to what unites us all; the essence of our very own diversity. The "DiverCity" exhibition leads to a refreshing dialogue on the theme of cultural and artistic diversity through Niti Marcelle Mueth's lens and touch.

How Could You Be So Heartless©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Principe féminin | Feminine Principle
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

La couronne n'est jamais tombée.  | The Crown Never Fell
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Flora
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Eye See You
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Déesse Intouchable | Untouchable Goddess
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Secret Ancestral
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Beauté des traditions | Beauty of Traditions
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

C'est lui George
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Dénaturée
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Le Merveilleux Monde de Polka
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Sistarz
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Géométrie sacrée
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Glitz Me When I'm Gone
©Niti Marcelle Mueth

©Niti Marcelle Mueth

Connect with Niti Marcelle Mueth 

Instagram | Facebook | Website

Nice to Meet You Widline Desir • Dare to DREA Series

My dream in life is my deepest secret. I have never shared it with anyone. But when it happens, only then will I be ready to leave this weird planet and go home.

- Widline Desir, Montreal
Andy  Voss Photography

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When I think of you as a model, I see a fun and fearless down-to-earth woman who is naturally comfy in her own skin. What's the worst preconceived idea people have about models?

Why thank you! You have to find a way to be happy and comfortable in your skin. I mean, life will be long and miserable if you don't try. 

People often think that models are superficials and self-centered. The girls I have met are some of the nicest kindness people with the biggest heart. And if you think models don't eat, wait 'till you spend a day with them! 

If there was a movie produced about your life, who would play you, and why? 

Whoopi Goldberg. She would make me relevant!  I think she would understand my awkwardness and she would portray me with sincerity and humor. 

Can you share with us how you got your start in modelling? 

It was many moons ago when I did this fashion show. I have no idea how I ended up there but I do remember I was so bad at it! Then I did a couple more. Still awful! My friends Melissa Zibi and Paule Mari Assandre are the reasons I'm still pretending to be a model. 

What have you been reading lately?

My last reading was "I know why the caged bird sings" by the late Dr. Maya Angelou. 

Andy Voss Photography

How would you describe your fashion style?

I'm a hobo. You will never see me wearing a deep plunging neckline or any kind of plunging neckline. I love me a high neck. Other than that, I'll just wear pretty much anything I'm comfortable in. 

What are the first 5 words that come to mind when you think about R&B?

Love, Love, Love, Love and Love.

Why has R&B never died? 

Because you can't kill Love.

Can you share with us one pleasant thing we would be surprised to know about you?

I don't know if it's pleasant, but I'm a loner. I love being home, reading or binge watching series, eating pop corn with a nice bottle of red wine. I'm a cat lady in the making! 

For you, Art is…
Remedy.

According to you, what is the purpose of life?

To be happy.

Andy Voss Photography

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The Nice to Meet You Interview is Aile Rėve's signature. It is our way to soulfully connect with the artist and visionary. The NTMY allows us to take off for a voyage into the furthest reaches of their mind, with love, humility, and poetry. 

Naná Moon Hatshepsut
Empress @AileReve