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INK Magazine presents S U M M E R // 2 0 1 1 v o l u m e 11 i , i s s u e i i i
featuring haute hippie by matt feniger, clean crop by victoria mcbride, armor by stephanie leke, swimwear by ryan johnson, resort 2012 collection report + more interviews, fashion, and photography
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Editor in Chief
Founders
Creative Director
INK Homme Creative Director
Photography Editor
Fashion Editor
Styling Editor
Music Editor
Film Department Head
European Director
Australian Ambassador
Fashion Writers
Music Writers
Photographers
Illustrator
Stylists
It Girl
John Troxel
Aaliyeh Astar, John Troxel, Mike Bailey-Gates
Promise Newell
Adam Gallagher
Joy Newell
Matt Feniger
Victoria McBride
Katie Espinoza
Nicholas Naveda
Rinaldi
Oliver Forbes
Alexandria Mangrum, Molly Bright Hughes,
Carolynn Williams, Jacobe Varela, Lindsay L, Liz
Osban, Monica Merel, Taylor Bryant, Tracy Mat-
thewson, Molly Bright Hughes
Andrew Jillson, Becca Wilde, Kellie Ferguson,
Skyler Madsen
Alicia Vega, Chloe Scheffe, Chrissie White,
Christopher Wilocki, Mike Bailey-Gates
Chelsey Scheffe
Hannah Stack
Veronica Boswell
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CONTACT INK // INK Magazine encourages writers, photographers,
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Katie Espinoza is a second generation special interest writer from the
Los Angeles area. She travels frequently to San Francisco for band
interviews and reviews and has attended hundreds of concerts in the
past two years. Some of her band interviews include Matt & Kim,
Delta Spirit, Dum Dum Girls, and Foster the People. Katie sees herself
as a music ambassador rather than a critic and runs her own website
that is updated weekly with postings on bands, articles, and photos.
Katie has also written 6 songs on the Ukulele but doesn't know the
words. You can visit her music website at www.katieespinoza.com or
blog at www.tunesandgoons.tumblr.com.
Ryan Timm is a 100% Film Shooter. He special-
izes in wedding photography, but loves to shoot
anything and everything. Ryan and his fiance,
April, loves to travel any chance they can get, al-
ways looking for the next adventure. Ryan draws
his inspiration from the beautiful, yet simplistic
things in life.
www.ryantimmphotography.com
FEATURED CONTRIBUTORS
Ryan Timm, photographer
Katie Espinoza, Music Editor
joy newell, photography editor
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006 // Featured Contributers
010 // Editor's Picks
018 // Heather Noelle
038 // IT Girl
044 // Contributing Editor
048 // Haute Hippie
052 // Blogger: DARA!
144 // Music Reviews
146 // Far From Normal
150 // Inner Prisms
156 // Film Reviews
160 // INK Homme
208 // Shop INK
070 // Rolling in the Deep
104 // Brianna
090 // Clean Crop
096 // I'm Not Here
128 // All White Everything
ARTICLES
EDITORIALS
ON THE COVER
Photography by John Troxel // Model
is Abbie D @ FACTOR wearing Victoria
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CONTENTS
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Sun, skin, sand. Heat, haze, humidity. This is the season we shed
our clothing, ride with the wind in our hair, travel the globe, and
soak in the spirit of summer. In a time of the year where clothing
is seemingly so sparse, a reader might think that Summer is a dry
time for one in the fashion community. False. This season is ripe
with interest. Summer is the season where more looks get by, and
more ensembles go. Weather it's the stifling temperatures affecting
our heads, or we feel more things slide when living out of a suitcase
while on the road it's evident that summer is a time to go bold.
Experiment with your wardrobe this summer!
We're giving you a fresh look at summer dressing, a go to source for
what's hot this summer (blacktop included). We'd love to hear what
you think, so take time to send us a letter to the editor!
Keep Creating,
John Troxel // Editor in Chief
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INK: WHEN DID YOU START DESIGNING JEWELRY?
MOOREA:I started designing jewelry near the end of my senior year of
college. I was an illustration major, deeply in love with 2D art; paint-
ing, drawing and the like. But I accumulated a deepening curiosity for
sculpture when I started working as an artist's assistant to an incred-
ible sculptor and installation artist named John Grade. I fell in love
with creating enormously sized sculptures as an artist's assistant but
wanted to experiment with sculpture on a small scale on my own and
that is what inspired me to try out jewelry making. I began with the
basics, then enlisted some friends who worked with wood to teach me
some wood working tricks. And now I am deeply in love with metals
after taking my first metal smithing class recently. The most incred-
ible thing about jewelry making is that there are always new things to
learn and play with! I could never get bored.
INK: WHAT INSPIRED YOUR CURRENT PIECES, FEATURING A
LOT OF NATURAL & RAW MATERIALS?
MOOREA: I spent most of my youth in really rural areas of England
and Northern California. Being surrounded by nature for most of my
life embedded an appreciation in me for all things a little bit wild,
magical, poetic and mysterious. On the flip side, because I lived in
such quiet small towns and villages for most of my life, I always had
the urge to escape and try something new, to seek innovation inside
and outside of culture deeply engraved with history, and to take
what I know and make it fresh. I now live in my favorite little city,
Seattle, WA ,where I can see magical mountains in the distance hold-
ing treasure troves of crystals in caves, while I also observe up close
the innovation that comes from a bustling young city. These are all
reasons why I love working with natural and raw materials, taking
something natural and pure and making something new, fresh, and
unexpected out if it.
INK: WHAT TYPE OF MATERIALS DO YOU USE IN YOUR JEW-
ELRY?
MOOREA: I use a wide variety of material. All of the stones and
crystals I use in my jewelry are carefully chosen for their unique and
one of a kind qualities. I value community and buy all of my supplies
from local jewelry suppliers, local crystal hunters, and suppliers from
the wonderful community of Etsy. I do my best to hunt down never
before used vintage chain to mix in with the new material. It feels like
such a special treasure hunt to search out material that is hard to find,
like vintage unused chain and raw crystals and stones. Creating new
visions in jewelry design feels so exciting when I can use such special
materials.
INK: WHAT'S COMING SOON IN THE LIFE OF MOOREA SEAL?
MOOREA: Oh goodness, there is so much to think about in the coming
year! I have high hopes for my business, but the way my life seems to
roll is that I simply have to follow it's lead and not get too obsessive
with plans, though it is in my nature to do so. The best things that
have happened for me and my business have been complete surprises,
so lets just say that more surprises are coming soon in my life, my
jewelry business, and in the lives of those who dig my jewelry. I have
lots of secret dreams and goals which you can get in on if you follow
my blog: www.moorea-seal.com
MOOREA SEALJewelry Designer Spotlight:
Interviewed by the INK Magazine Staff.
photo courtesy of Christopher Wilocki
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Last summer, we introduced New York based accessories line Armor
Jewelry. Designed by Sandee Shin, her brand features collections of
hand-made jewelry reminiscent of a medieval era.
Only in its second year since inception, we caught up with Shin and
learned a bit more about the art of Armor.
INK: Last time we spoke with you, you mentioned some new projects
and collaborations in the works. Any exciting news to share?
SANDEE: During New York Fashion Week, I had the honor of working
with fashion label BENSONI for their Fall 2010 collection. I created
custom pieces to go along with their collection.
INK: For those unfamiliar with your jewelry, both the brand name and
the designs display a bit of a medieval feel with many of the pieces
looking like fragments of armor. What made you decide to take this
approach to your collections?
SANDEE: I always saw jewelry as something precious. Especially
when given as a gift, it becomes something you hold very close. Armor
was worn as protection to not only protect themselves, but others as
well. Some armor can be seen as regal and actual pieces of art. This
is the concept I had in mind when I started ARMOR. I wanted the
ARMOR pieces to be something people would find precious, but still
have the feel of its original intent to protect.
INK: Even the names of your pieces have a bit of an ancient sound to
them. Is there a story behind the decision process?
SANDEE: I am a big fan of Greek mythology so a lot of names come
influenced by characters I read about. When I read about certain
characters, and how they act, I can envision them wearing my pieces
and thus I name the pieces after them.
INK: With this being the art issue, who are some of the artists that
have influenced you?
SANDEE: I am influenced by artists of different mediums. From
fashion designers, to dancers. I appreciate how Rick Owens is able to
create such beautiful and dramatic silhouettes with basic fabrics. I
find the illustrations from James Jean and Audrey Kawasaki to be very
whimsical, yet very elegant. I love watching dance performances from
hip hop to contemporary.
INK: What can we look forward to seeing from you as your brand
evolves?
SANDEE: I am constantly trying to find and learn new things about
jewelry. I would love to create a line that leads more towards fine
jewelry, but of course with the ARMOR edge. I am looking into new
materials, such as black onyx, to incorporate.
ARTFUL ACCESSORIESBy Stephanie Leke// Photography ARMOR Jewelry
Stephanie Leke is a writer at INK Magazine
To learn more or to purchase one of Sandee’s pieces, visit http://w
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INK: How did you and artist Orly Genger meet and begin to col laborate?
Jaclyn: OUR BRAND BEGAN WITH ONE NECKLACE IN THE START OF 2009. ORLY WAS ABOUT TO OPEN HER LARGEST EXHIBI-TION TO DATE AT THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART WHEN I VISITED HER AT HER STUDIO IN LONG ISLAND CITY. SHE HAD ASKED ME TO BRING HER JEWELRY SHE COULD WEAR FOR THE OPENING NIGHT OF HER SHOW. I SUGGESTED INSTEAD THAT WE MAKE HER A NECKLACE OUT OF THE ROPE SHE USES IN HER SCULPTURE. I BEGAN WEAVING CHAIN THROUGH A BUNCH OF EXTRA ROPE SHE HAD LYING AROUND THE STU-DIO. SHE WORE THE PIECE TO THE OPENING, WHICH LED TO A DIRECT ORDER FROM THE INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM AND AN ARTICLE ON STYLE.COM. WHEN ALL THIS HAPPENED WITHIN THE COURSE OF A FEW WEEKS, WE REALIZED WE HAD SOME-THING UNIQUELY OUR OWN WHICH WE COULD DEVELOP INTO A SUCCESSFUL BRAND.
INK: How did you get involved with the runway jewelry for brand VPL?
Jaclyn: I MET VICTORIA BARTLETT, THE DESIGNER FROM VPL, DURING AN INTERVIEW. SHE LOVED OUR JEWELRY AND IM-MEDIATELY ASKED US TO BE IN HER NEXT RUNWAY SHOW. WE HAVE BEEN COLLABORATING WITH HER EVER SINCE. MOST RE-CENTLY ORLY DID AN INSTALLATION IN HER STORE IN SOHO.
INK: The f irst t ime I saw your jewelry was when I was at VPL’s Spring/Summer 2010 show. Bart lett ’s inspiration was anatomy and I was mesmerized how that translated to the long orange neck-lace that al luded to a spinal cord. How do you approach inspiration when you are designing for someone’s col lect ion and when you are simply designing for your own?
Jaclyn: SOMETIMES IT’S EASIER DESIGNING FOR SOMEONE ELSE’S COLLECTION AS THE DIRECTION COMES FROM AN
OUTSIDE SOURCE. I TRY TO ALWAYS CONNECT THE TWO COLLECTIONS IN SOMEWAY EITHER BY MATERIAL OR TECH-NIQUE. FOR EXAMPLE.. .LAST SPRING WE USED SPONGE CORD IN BOTH OUR MAIN LINE AND VPL LINE AND THIS FALL WE USED A WRAPPING TECHNIQUE IN BOTH COLLECTIONS. BUT INSPIRATION REALLY ALWAYS COMES FROM MATERIALS AND ART. FOR NEXT SPRING WE ARE LOOKING AT MORE MINIMAL ART AND SCULPTURES AND SIMPLIFYING OUR DESIGNS INTO METAL.
INK: How important are materials to you when you design?
Jaclyn: MATERIAL IS EVERYTHING TO US. EVERYTHING WE DO IS ABOUT MATERIAL AND TECHNIQUE. WE DO NOT WANT TO BE LOCKED INTO ANY SPECIFIC MATERIAL BUT RIGHT NOW WE ARE STILL FASCINATED BY ROPE AND ALL THE POSSIBILITIES WE CAN DO WITH IT.
INK: For you, how do fashion and art come together?
Jaclyn: FASHION AND ART ARE INTERLINKED DEEPLY. ON A SURFACE LEVEL BOTH ARE WAYS OF SELF EXPRESSION. FOR OUR BRAND, WE ARE VERY CLOSELY LINKED TO ART BECAUSE OF ORLY’S SCULPTURE. OGJM WAS BORN OUT OF ORLY’S ART BUT HAS GROWN INTO ITS OWN ENTITY. THOUGH THEY STILL PULL FROM EACH OTHER, THEY ARE SEPARATE BODIES OF WORK. OUR JEWELRY IS PURELY ORNAMENTAL WHILE THE MEANINGS AND REFERENCES IN HER ART RUN VERY DEEP.
ARTFUL ACCESSORIES Jaclyn Mayerby Matt Feniger
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It is past swimsuit season, but if you have waited this long to get one, the fashions have just gotten ripe so do not wait any longer!
Summer in England may not be a laughing matter, but it is certainly worth the chuckle. One day sun, two days rain, repeat. A trip to the seaside starts with sun, ice cream, fish and chips, and donkey rides on the beach, but it does not really require a bikini. What defines an English swimsuit when skipping out to the seaside is the cover up.
That 70’s vibe has been making itself clear for quite a while now with flowing chemises and floor-length dresses. These are, of course, entirely appropriate for the beach, but what else is making a comeback? Crochet, for one. Whether as a kissing embellishment or the makings of a whole halter dress, crochet just captures that earthy, summer feeling. Playsuits and kaftans of every pattern and colour are making their way to the sand, and yet, there was one little number that seemed to have travelled a long way in time to get there.
Straight out of the 1920’s comes a little cover up with a modern twist. Decorated gold buttons adorn this navy and white striped piece. The cuts are so modest, but because it’s 2011, Top Shop has cut it into a two-piece, leaving a pair of high-waisted shorts and an almost 1930’s or 40’s-esque top. For anyone else who has waited for more period-precise items with a few modern adjustments, hop on board.
Now, for those who do live in warmer climates, getting just the right bikini is nearly an art. Often, the most difficult part is selecting only one, and this summer there is plenty to choose from. Florals and graphic prints are becoming more abstract, using small caricatures rather than the more natural flower prints that have floated around before. Colored stripes, vivid hues and fruit patterns have squeezed into the swimwear aisles, posing as easy distractions for the unassuming swimsuit shopper. When it comes to styles, bandeau tops and monokinis are still prevailing, with the addition of some classy one-piece cuts.
If you have not had a little peruse over this summer’s styles, it’s certainly about time—those swimsuits are ripe for the picking! (No pun intended, but actually… that banana bikini has its appeal!)
SIzzLINg SummER SwImwEARBy Tracy Mathewson // photography by John Troxel
ShADE ShApES
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Sunglasses this season have a retro feel with a recession-era
update. Every one is more aware of their expenditures. For this reason,
purchases must be fabulous enough to be justifiable. Designers appeal to
consumers by using classic shapes, always a good investment, and adding
a major embellishment to make a statement. The balance of nostalgia and
innovation make this season’s sunglasses well worth buying. The cat eye
becomes relevant with edgy wings or a bold colored frame. Colored lenses
also are growing in popularity. This trend is best paired with a simpler
frame. A plain cat eye or a John Lennon-esque frame suit the colored lens
well. Oversized seventies inspired frames are streamlined this season.
Designed in neutral colors, they may feature small metallic accents or
slight lens tints. As always, there are the more dramatic glasses. This
summer, sunglasses glean their drama by combining trends. A large,
embellished frame with tinted lenses means instant theatricality. No
matter one’s taste, the summer season promises timeless frames that will
suit both personality and budget.
ShADE ShApES By Taylor Bryant // Photography by John Troxel
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Hidden in the suburbs of Massachusetts is 23-year-old
photographer Heather Noelle. A graduate of the University
of New Hampshire with a degree in psychology, Heather
has created a collection of work that surpasses many of her
peers. Citing legends such as Sally Mann, Richard Avedon, and
filmmaker Alejandro Joborowsky as influences, Noelle is able
to create bold, striking images that are both provocative and
meaningful. Bringing her perspective both in front and behind
the lens, Noelle showcases her knack for creating captivating
images with film and digital mediums.
Stephanie: What led to your fascination with photography?
Heather: The moment I knew I had a love affair with the camera was
while watching a documentary about Henri Cartier-Bresson entitled
"The Impassioned Eye". Through Bresson I realized how important and
meaningful photography can be to someone's life. While taking intro
to photography I realized I had an eye for it and my passion for the art
was born.
S: For those who may not know, a vast majority of your work consists of
self-portraits. There is a level of convenience in taking self-portraits, one
major factor being the ease in creating the desired end result without
worrying about having to mold a model to do so. That being said,
would you say that you prefer the ease of shooting yourself or do you
enjoy working with models more?
H: I enjoy taking self-portraits more so than using a model. I feel as
though when using myself I can easily convey the emotion that I want
the viewer to see. In taking self-portraits it is not a vain act, rather
it's using your personal body and face as a way to express yourself. I
think a lot speaks through an image about the photographer whether
the picture is of them or of somebody else. I think there's more a sense
of vulnerability when the photographer turns the camera around on
themselves and this captured vulnerability can be quite captivating.
S: Some would say that fashion plays a major role in
photography. Would you consider there to be a correlation between the
two or would you argue that there is a clear separation between the two
with one impacting the effectiveness of the other?
H: My opinion is that fashion wouldn't exist without photography. I
wouldn't necessarily say that photography influences or impacts fashion
but rather it advertises it and distributes it. Fashion photography is an
industry where photographers can make a living shooting designer's
work. Many famous photographers have ventured into the genre of
fashion photography because, well, it pays. Don't get me wrong, I do
enjoy looking at fashion photography and I appreciate it, but I consider
my work to be fine art photography and enjoy fine art more so than
fashion.
S: How large of a role does fashion play for you?
H: Fashion does play a role in my photography, but not in the sense of
designers and labels but in the sense of clothing in general. Clothing is
vital in the world of photography and a poor choice of clothes can lead to
a poor photograph. I tend to use simple garments that won't take away
from the subject. I'm not photographing the clothes, I'm photographing
the person. However, I wouldn't be opposed to delving into real fashion
photography and photographing beautiful designer clothes someday.
S: What can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?
H: In the near future you can expect some collodion wet plate images
as well as more large format portraiture and bleached/toned black and
white fiber based prints.
HEATHER NOELLEBy Stephanie Leke // Photography Heather Noelle
Stephanie Leke is a writer at INK
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE ARTIST
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A Q&A WITH HOUSTON-BASED ARTIST AND FASHION DESIGNER KRISTEN EIDEIt is not very often that Houston becomes a slip-of-the-tongue city when
discussing the US art scene. But enter Kristen Eide, an Oklahoma-bred
ingénue who has managed to mold her intrigue for fashion and art
into a budding career. Eide’s passion took her to Paris at the age of 25,
where she explored her potential and achieved a lust-worthy certificate
in fashion design from Parsons. Now based out of Houston, Eide has
participated in local art shows, many of which were shown at the Doshi
House Art Gallery & Studio. I took some time to question Eide on her
personal consideration of her tenure as a freelance artist/designer and
the intrinsic world of fine art in which she lived. In the end, the result
was as enlightening as her boundary-pushing work.
INK: What is your personal aesthetic and artistic style? Do you fall
within a certain genre?
EIDE: I’ve struggled for a long time (as I think most artists do) on what
my personal style is and how to describe it. I definitely prefer the human
form and within the human form, it’s portrait. So much can be said
with body language and facial expressions. With that comes clothing,
and what people wear and how they wear it. What it says about them
and what it doesn’t say. I also think that in the context of art as far
as technique, I choose to use a bit of a child’s hand. My artwork is
not refined and challenges the viewer to see something a little more
truthful. I’m a big fan of Klee and he does the same thing. He believed
that children and children’s artwork is the most truthful in expression.
INK:: Where do you gain inspiration from and how do you think it
differentiates your work from other artists?
EIDE: As I said before, Klee is a huge influence for me. I think I picked
up part one of his diary when I was in high school at the local half-price
bookstore and learned to develop my childlike inspirations. It also taught
me that imperfection is beautiful and truthful and not to get too stressed
out if my lines weren’t perfect. I also adore Egon Schiele. His hand is so
uneasy but really determined. His aesthetic is really amazing to me. I
also am in love with Picabia and his spirit of art. He crossed the borders
of kitsch and avant-garde way before Warhol got there. But of course,
I have to give lots of credit to Warhol because he did bring to light that
borderline between kitsch and avant-garde. He also started out as a
fashion illustrator! He saw the connection between fashion and art and
rode that wave for a long time. Also, Kate And Laura Mulleavy: the
sister fashion team behind Rodarte. They are inspirational artists. I love
that they do not care about current trends in fashion. They are a real
and authentic to the core.
INK: Is there a specific philosophy or mantra that you follow when
producing your art, or are you more of a free spirit simply living in the
moment?
EIDE: I try to live by the moment but that in itself has to be a mantra.
I instantly know when I’ve taken too long on something or I’m trying to
make something look just right that I should not continue or I should put
it away for a few days or weeks and then go back to it.
INK: I understand that along with your art, you are also a freelance
fashion designer with prestigious experience from Parsons Paris. What
do you think is the relationship between art and fashion, considering
that they often affect one another?
EIDIE: Oh wow, they should always affect one another! I really believe
that fashion is and can be a walking, moving, and almost living aspect
of art. Just as the architect gets to design and draw and see their blue
prints come to life in bustling cities with people coming and going and
walking around so do fashion designers. But art and artists can be
an inspiration to or for anything and I actually think it’s a pretty easy
connection between art and fashion. I could get really philosophical
at this point and talk about Dada but I’m not sure that’s what you’re
looking for; Dada is a really amazing time in art history. People like
Duchamp and Picabia really revolted in the idea of society by not
revolting and creating ‘not art’, they became an anti society. We still see
this today; the hippies in the 60’s and 70’s, the grunge kids in the 90’s
and now the hipsters, and it’s not only an attitude that these people had
or have but it’s also by the clothes that they wear. We are always going
to think the underground societies are cooler and then the mainstream
will catch on.
KRISTIN EIDEby Ricardo Hernandez
Ricardo Hernandez is a writer at INK
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For Sonia Lopez-Chavez, the pursuit of passion and beauty is the basis of her work. Born in the vibrant city of Guanajuato, Mexico, Lopez-Chavez moved to San Diego at an early age. Lopez-Chavez’s work embodies pulsating color schemes and themes of heritage in-spired by her Mexican background and childhood. Often featuring strong feminine forms she seeks to capture the inner and outer beauty of her subjects.
INK: What inspires and drives your work?
LOPEZ: I tend to paint females in the majority of my pieces because I see a lot of beauty and strength in females.
INK: If you could pick one adject ive to sum up the style of your work what would it
be?
LOPEZ: The one adject ive that quickly comes to mind to describe my work is colorful .
INK: How does the everyday manifest i tself in your work?
LOPEZ: I l ive my everyday l i fe with an open heart loving al l that comes my way. Al l the posit ive loving energy I put out is returned so I then choose to transfer i t to my work.
INK: What are your favorite mediums to work with and why?
LOPEZ: My favorite mediums to work with at this moment are acryl ic because it dries quickly and spray paint because you can cover so much
space in a short period of t ime.
INK: Do you have a particular working routine? Time of day?
LOPEZ: I paint when I have free t ime. I l ike to start painting in the early morning. My routine is to meditate then turn on some music and paint unti l the sun goes down.
INK: What art ist ic inf luences (music? f i lm?) have especial ly inspired your work?
LOPEZ: Music feeds my soul! Historical Mexican musicians l ike Pedro Infante and Ramon Ayala inspire me. I l isten to al l kinds of music though. Right now Dubstep and hip-hop instrumental are some of my favorites genres.
INK: What is your process for creating new work? Do you begin a piece immediately when inspired or save it and develop it as it comes?
LOPEZ: My process for creating new work is s imple. I f ind inspiration and then go with it . I paint my ideas as soon as I get them and wil l usual ly f inish the same day. I put al l of my energy in to one piece at a t ime.
INK: Any last words?
LOPEZ: I want to thank INK for giving me the opportunity to share my words. It couldn't have come at a better t ime. I presently stand cen-tered surrounded with love and l ight and hope I can give a l i tt le bit of this to people through my work.
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INK: WHO ARE YOU?
CHRISTINE: My name is Christine Lindstrom and I am an illustrator and designer.
INK: WHAT DO YOU DO?
CHRISTINE: I make artwork and products that I hope will make people's lives a little more beautiful. I design everything from art prints and jewelry to throw pil-lows and stationery. I hope to expand my designs to include clothing and other home decor items over the next few years.
INK: WHY DO YOU DO IT?
CHRISTINE: I want to foster connections between peo-ple and nature while awakening people to the natural beauty that we have all around us. It isn't often that people slow down to notice the reasons they have to be grateful, and I hope to create objects that will inhibit a response from some sort of memory center that will trigger these emotions.
INK: WHERE CAN WE SEE MORE OF YOU?
CHRISTINE: On my website at http://maiautumn.com and my blog at http://maiautumn.typepad.com
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STARK WHITE
Fitting perfectly in place with the nautical theme
that is tied to the summer fashion season is one of the standout
trends in this year’s resort collections: stark white. Featured
in almost every show, from the minutest details to the most
overwhelming silhouettes, white dominated the catwalks. The
Olsen twins heightened the already supreme level of elegance
and tailoring for The Row by channeling the classicism and
Italian flair of the 1940’s, which consisted of white cotton suits
paired with breezy wide-legged trousers, ivory lace gloves, and
cream fedoras, and an impeccably tailored marinière top. 3.1
Phillip Lim stayed authentic by rolling out raw-edge designs in
variable shades of white that still managed to retain femininity,
like a bone leather-like sleeveless dress with zipper details or a
simple knee-length dress that was styled under a snug cropped
cashmere sweater. The refreshing hue was incorporated most
simply of all, however, in the MaxMara lineup, where a classic
RESORT2012
A collective view of standout trends from the Resort 2012 collections
by Ricardo Hernandez
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Hepburn-esque lace dress reemphasized the brand’s minimal
outlook on women’s wear.
INNOVATIVE FLORALS
Flower-inspired silhouettes have become an expected seasonal
point of view for many designers, save the certain few who
managed to place a creative innovative spin on this growing
summer cliché. Adding a futuristic edge to an otherwise simple
print, Riccardo Tisci took a note from Mary Katrantzous’s
signature “mirror” designs. Knee-length pencil skirts and olive
sleeved blouses all bore Tisci’s neo-floral design, which ap-
propriately boasted electric oranges and reds. Giambattista Valli
was no martyr when it came to ditching the same-old flower
patterns that preceded his collection. Blooming violets were
decoratively splashed on the surfaces of some of Valli’s clothes,
including a neon orange thigh-high tunic that remained argu-
ably the most memorable garment in the set.
HYPER HUES
A massive color bug has gone around and it most likely has
something to do with Jil Sander’s last Spring collection. Michael
Kors took a break from using lush fabrics and jewel tones and
pumped up the volume with eye-popping colors like chartreuse
and fluorescent pink. into his Australian get-away-inspired col-
lection of vacation wear. Closely tailored blazers, cropped coats
and zebra day dresses comprised his Australian get-away-
inspired collection. Most notable was his inclusion of a neon
scuba suits. Israeli-American designer Yigal Azroüel was much
more into color this season than he has been in his past show-
ings, presenting a slew of Technicolor ensembles like a high-slit
evening dress in electric tangerine, a muted grass jumpsuit, and
a sleeveless dress-pant combination treated with full-blown
matching cobalt. And no trend can be fully appreciated without
understanding the influence of the timeless Yves Saint Laurent,
and appropriately, its current designer Stefano Pilati, whose
production of impressionable pieces including a scarlet double-
breasted trench dress dazzled and reemphasized the prevalence
of the color craze.
MIXED PATTERNS AND PRINTS
The only thing that might be better than wearing a print is
wearing multiple at the same time, which was a memo offered
from many of the designers prior to the Resort collections.
Italian design house Missoni has always integrated the varied
use of graphic prints into the core of their brand, and kept true
to their signature. The brand channeled the 1920’s, but with
a slight hippie throwback as seen by a pair of psychedelically
printed trousers that were matched with a similarly designed
top and headband. It was all about print mixing at Stella Mc-
Cartney’s presentation, where Hawaiian tops (yes, they’re in
style now) were oddly styled with voluminous multi-colored
striped skirts, and vice-versa. The result, however, was quite
stunning albeit the unusual circumstance, especially consider-
ing that both patterns are standard archetypes of summer
fashion.
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back to the basicWe break down the simple essentials needed this summer to backbone your
wardrobe.
this page: trench open-ing ceremonythat page: bathing suit hennes & mauritz
photographed by Christopher Wilocki // directed by John Troxel // hair & makeup by Rose Okoye // assistance by // modeled
by Jordan Ball @ FORD & Hannah Rademaker @ FORD
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ALL ITEMS featured on this spread are available on EIGHTEENTH NYC's online boutique. (excludes menswear)
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TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF!
I was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, so I am originally an East
Coast Girl, and have been on the move all over the country ever since.
When I was about three years old, my mother threw us right into
the centre of Manhattan in NYC, and I became instantly addicted to
observing the way people clothed and carried themselves. Living just
a few blocks away from 5th Avenue can do that to a kid. Don't get me
wrong, I'm not one of those girls who can't leave the house in sweats
and a tank top, but when the time comes to go to a party or spend a
night out with friends getting dressed is the best part. Call me a girl,
but I love pretty things, and somehow manage to surround myself
with them -- whether it be horseback riding, dancing, or traveling to
some of the most beautiful places on earth.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BRING TO THE ROLE OF IT GIRL?
I could barely believe it when I was asked to be the It Girl. It is such a
huge honour, and I remember looking at my phone on the way home
from lacrosse practice and practically jumping out of my seat. As
INK's It Girl, I am going to be showcasing and modeling new emerging
designers for the next four seasons to keep INK's readers updated on
the latest seasonal styles and trends!
WE KNOW YOU'LL BE FEATURING PREFFERED EMERGING
TALENT, BUT WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE TOP
DESIGNERS?
Being the more right-brained person that I am, I tend to lean towards
the smaller designers myself, but of course I have a few favourites up
top. When it comes to top designers, I am more of a UK girl. I adore
Christopher Bailey at Burberry, for keeping colors and prints so classic
but giving all his pieces that tiny little twist that turns them into high
fashion. I also love Sarah Burton's Alexander McQueen collection,
although that's personally the kind of clothing I could look at for hours
but never wear (in dressing myself, I prefer the basics).
WHAT IS YOUR SUMMER ESSENTIAL THIS YEAR?
I've been having this really interesting phase where I find ways to pair
my brown leather riding boots (by Frye) with everything. Skirts, jean
shorts, floral dresses...I couldn't live without them.
WHAT ARE YOU UP TO THIS SUMMER?
This summer is the summer I have been waiting for my whole live. I
have just returned from a trip to Europe with a student conference,
during which I visited Austria, Hungary, and Prague. Seeing all the
art and fashion while I was over there made me even more excited to
play the role of INK's new It Girl! And in just a few days I take off for
England to take a few summer classes at Cambridge University, based
mainly around philosophy and physics. I'm having a love affair with
travel.
ANY HOBBIES WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT OTHER THAN
FASHION?
When it comes to hobbies outside of fashion, I try to keep my list
short and to the point -- and it never ends up working. I keep my class
schedule as rigorous as my school will let me, but always leave time
for my favourite activities. I'm a musical person; I compete in classical
piano and have played for twelve years, as well as private voice and
guitar lessons. I play lacrosse (which everyone laughs at because I'm
such a petite person), and horseback ride (English Style). I act and
perform in high school theatre programs, as well. I love to read and
travel.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FOR THIS COMING AUTUMN SEASON?
This upcoming autumn season readers should expect the more delicate
side of fashion -- lady-like styles and the return of more feminine,
sensual dressing.
SAY HELLO TO veronicaBy Veronica Boswell // Photography John Troxel
Veronica Boswell is INK's current IT GIrl, located in Chicago.
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WANDERLUST
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"oN my REcENT TRIp To moRocco, THE mARkETS AND SoUkS WERE A SHoppINg pARADISE, WITH SILvER RINgS AND cHUNky NEckLAcES EvERyWHERE... I cAmE HomE WITH 8 NEW bAgS AND A compLETELy NEW, UNIqUEjEWELLERy coLLEcTIoN!"
Contributing editor Sandra Hagelstam, of blog 5 inch and up, shows us an array of snapshots from her summer travels.
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Brand Highlight:
Haute HippieIn 2008, Trish Wescoat, who was President of women's col-
lections for brands like Theory and Michael Kors, founded
a brand that would offer luxury at an affordable price.
The Haute Hippie girl is described as a "ROBO," Rock n'
Roll Bohemian. Inspired by her travels, Wescoat brings a
global perspective to urban chicness. Soft sensual fabrics
are combined with details and embellishments. A plaid
button down with circle studs is paired with a long tiered
tulle skirt. This look is part of the Fall 2011 collection, one
that brings global references from locations like Peru and
Africa to New York City. Silk, sequin, fringe and fur cover
everything from dresses and skirts to tops and jackets. The
pieces featured in the following shoot are from the brand's
Spring/Summer 2011 collection, giving you a taste of the
extravagance and simple chicness of Haute Hippie.
by Matt Feniger // photographed by Brandon Wickenkamp
// modeled by Paget Millard @ APM
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Photographed by Ryan Timm // Directed by John Troxel
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-Dara Udom
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INK: WHEN DID YOU START YOUR BLOG?
DARA:I started my blog in september of 2010
INK: TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF! THE TOP 5 THINGS PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU!
DARA: 1. I get bored with myself easi ly so I ’m constantly chang-ing my look.
2. I ’m majoring in computer science so I ’m the biggest nerd at heart.
3. I ’m obssessed with planning my future but I ’m also very in-decisive about it . One day I want to be a styl ist the next I want to be model or go into design. Every aspect of the industry is so
appeal ing to me.
4. I love being busy.
5. My family is everything to me.
INK: HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH FASHION?
DARA: I f irst got involved with my blog and since then I ’ve worked with several fashion organizations in my school .
INK: DO YOU SEE DIFFERENCES//SIMILARITIES IN AMERICAN & NIGERIAN FASHION?
DARA: There are definite ly a lot of s imilarit ies between the two especial ly this season I feel . Nigerian fashion is al l about beauti-ful and unique prints and fabrics and I ’ve seen that a lot on the
runway and stores in America lately. I love that
INK: WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE DESIGNERS?
DARA: I love everything Burberry Prorsum! Michael Kors this season is to die for! Balmain, Lanvin and Elie Saab are some of my other favorites.
daraudom.blogspot.com
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Photography by Heather Talbert // Styling by Dana Hanegraaf // Makeup & Hair by Mehwish Khan //
Modeled by Katrina Hoernig @ Factor Chicago
IN A whIRL
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Sweater, Free People, $78, skirt, Theory, $295, at Bloomingdale’s. Crochet swimwear (worn under), Lisa Maree, $127, bracelets, A Peace Treaty, $250 (each), at shopsheboutique.boots.
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Fringe dress, Opening Ceremony, $598, shorts, Blank Denim, $71, bracelet, House of Harlow, $100, at shopbop.com.
Makeup used throught smashbox "Photofinish" primer, "CoverFx" foundation and translucent powder. "BeneTint" cheek and lip stain and "High Beam" highligher by Benefit.
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soft society
Photographed by Thomas Qvale Styled by Sol Naghibian Hair by Nikola Grozdic Makeup by Sofia White
Modeled by Esther & Lea @ Team Models
Lea wears: Topp: Veronica B. Val lenes
Pants: Fi l l ipa K
Esther wears: Lace- body: Bruuns Bazaar Skirt : Bruuns Bazaar
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Dress: Fi l ippa K Shoes: Marc Jacobs
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Lea wears: Dress: RodebjerSuperf ine-
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Lea (R) wears: Topp: Vivienne Westwood anglomania Maxi skirt : Fi l ippa K
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STRIKING WHITES WITH SIMPlE STATEMENTS
DO IT bRIghTPhotographed by Christopher Wilocki // Styled by Kylie Sigurdson @ FORD //
Hair and Makeup by Nicole Donnelly @ FORD //Modeled by Emily Helling @ BMG
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STYLING BY NICOLETTE LANG-ANDERSENHAIR & MAKEUP BY CHANTALE WALKER
MODEL SIERRA LAUREN @ JOHN CASABLANCASPHOTOGRAPHY BY TASEDA KNIGHT
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Fleet Foxeshelplessness bluesALBUM REVIEWS
Joe wright'shanna OSTHanna was worth getting excited
over purely because the legendary
Chemical Brothers were doing an
original score, and they absolutely
did not disappoint. Not only was the
score perfect for the film, but the
soundtrack stands up- all on its own.
Hanna OST goes in so many divergent
directions, creating ambience or
massive amounts of energy, and all
while preserving that very particular
flavor that The Chemical Brothers
have. Though no one was denying
their talent, The Chemical Brothers
completely cement it with this album.
It shows growth beyond the big beat of
the 90's with a refined, well-rounded
film score. —Andrew Jilson
When I got sent Xray Eyeballs’ new album,
Not Nothing, my love for surf-punk instantly
reignited. If you fell in love with off-key
vocals, shows where you mosh and fight for
your life, greasy hair, muffled guitars, and
beach vibes then continue reading. Xray
Eyeballs most resembles The Black Lips,
Strange Boys, the Growlers, King Khan, and
Jay Retard and while the songs are glazed
with cheeky pop hooks, Xray Eyeballs sum-
mons you closer by filling the tracks with an
eerie trance. A party-mix for all you angsty
kids who feel empowered to paint the town
red.—Katie Espinoza
xray EyeballsNot Nothing
The saying goes, “patience is a virtue,”
and it has a point. Fans have been eagerly
waiting for Fleet Foxes second LP since
the release of their self-titled debut album,
and fans will not be disappointed. From
the first song to the last, listeners will be
comforted to hear singer Robin Pecknold’s
familiar voice, the harmonies, and guitar
picking. However, Fleet Foxes did take
things further by creating a darker,
more somber album. Perhaps it is why
they titled their LP Helplessness Blues.
However, the album is not all doom and
gloom. While each song tends to start off
slowly, Pecknold is then joined by his other
band-mates creating harmonious tunes
you cannot help but smile along with. So,
despite their helplessness, Fleet Foxes does
offer us a bit of optimism, just in time for
summer.
Recommended track: “The Shrine/An
Argument”
4.5/5 stars
—Skyler Madsen
tunE-yaRdSmOmENT bENDSw h o k I l lOakland's Merrill Garbus has created
something unique with w h o k I l l, an
album bursting with imagination. The
lo-fi experimenter has left the bed-
room to create a work of oddball pop
bliss. Nina Simone and David Byrne
had a bouncing baby girl; she has the
rhythm and she has the soul.
5/5 stars —Skyler Madsen
INK'S INTREPID DEPARTMENT HEAD AND MUSIC WRITERS BRING YOU THEIR TAKES ON RECENT RELEASES
gold bearsAre you Falling In Love?Formed in 2010, this infectious
Atlanta band has signed to Slumber-
land Records and prepares to release
their awaited lP, Are You Falling In
love?. Their spirited pop ballads that
are blended with punk fuzz make
for tracks you have a difficult time
parting from. Gold-Bears have created
noise that is original and intrinsi-
cally charming.They are currently
on a short May tour in the East Coast
so catch them if you can because the
time spent this past Winter creating
the album, will be one heck of a sonic
Summer delight. —Katie Espinoza
PHOTOGRAPH BY JOY NEWELL OF INNER PRISMS
EmalkayEmalkay is a london-based dubstep, grime, and garage
producer who really understands the concept of bass.
His tracks are absolutely massive, and he is building his
reputation by the day. Emalkay's debut album, Eclipse, shows
immense promise in the budding genre of dubstep by making
incredibly loud music, but holding back enough to avoid
running into the ridiculousness associated with the genre. —
Andrew Jillson
Tim Presley has created a scruffy mix that has a tint of lo-
fi and leaks hints of sixties inspiration. His new track, "Get
That Heart" takes you back to smoke filled rooms, fringe, dark
circles peaking past, fuzzy records, and worn leather. His
album Is Growing Faith that was released January 2011 has
graced the music world with some rad style and a yearning
to hit the sand. Tim is a creative soul and if you’re intrigued,
check out some his other band projects: Darker My love and
the Strange Boys.. —Katie Espinoza
ALExANDER TURNqUISTAlexander Turnquist is a guitarist/composer who uses
his 12-string acoustic finger-style approach in creating
very dramatic and emotionally engaging music. In
addition to his guitar playing, he cleverly writes into
his compositions accompaniment in the form of mallet
percussion instruments, strings, and piano. His third solo
album is entitled Hallway of Mirrors, which released May
17th. Recorded in a large room with natural reverb, the
album is an interplay of harmonic resonance and instrument
sustain. —Skyler Madsen
THE CIVIL WARSThe Civil Wars are Joy Williams and John Paul White from
Nashville, Tennessee. Their music is a cross between acoustic
and country and their appearance is one of American pioneers
from the 18th Century. William's sweetheart voice and
White's slide-guitars are bound to appeal to numerous groups
of people from numerous backgrounds. look for them this
summer at the Newport Folk Festival.
—Becca Wilde
DANIELSONIt has been five years since New Jersey band Danielson has
released any albums. However, they graced 2011 with their
EP The Best of Gloucester County. lead singer Daniel Smith's
shrill vocals and religious lyrics are still ever-present. This
time however, he calls Sufjan Stevens his banjoist and Jens
lekman a guest vocalist. Pick up their EP to accompany you on
your upcoming summer road trip.. —Becca Wilde
MARIACHI EL BRONxlos Angeles's rock band, The Bronx, released their fourth
studio album Mariachi El Bronx back in September 2009. It
was a clever twist and a divergence from their punk genre
they embraced as the band, El Bronx. The result exemplified
their rock roots but with Mariachi flavor. In order to promote
their album, the band decided to hone in on the spanish
persona and take on the name Mariachi El Bronx. The music
is spicy, authentic, and just keeps your hips swaying. I had the
pleasure of seeing them at Coachella and afterwards, ta da...I
was hooked.—Katie Espinoza
Gang Gang DanceIf you ever find yourself in the mood to go on a dark,
psychedelic musical trip, look no further than Manhattan-
based Gang Gang Dance. They smash together so many
different genres, that it would be easier to say they draw
influence from music as a whole. Their latest album, Eye
Contact, shows the direction that the band is headed in. That
direction being: elsewhere. Gang Gang Dance is continually
experimenting and building on their out-of-this-world sound
to create stranger and newer music.—Andrew Jilson
KIDCITYKIDCITY is the music of two Toronto 21-year-olds, Kelly
Ann and Caleb. Somewhere between Enya and Dr. Dre, the
twosome employ a gritty sound which they smilingly dub as
“clip-hop” or for all intents and purposes: dark, melodic pop
songs with an overloaded signal. Their self-titled EP is out
early June so stay tuned!—Becca Wilde
BANDS YOU MUST HEARNOW. YES, NOW!
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CRYSTAL STILTSThere is something awkwardly mysterious about Crystal Stilts
and the way they intriguingly mesh pop and punk in a cult-
like manner. They've created an experimental sonic trance
that is uniquely theirs, and after heaps of EP's and a couple
records, Crystal Stilts are raising brows and eliciting quite the
fan base. Signed to Slumberland Records, they have recently
set forth their lP In love With Oblivion and have stacked
a mad US tour-a hazy pop-punk album that you may find
yourself unusually charmed by. —Becca Wilde
RYE RYENot only does Rye Rye win you over with her infectious smile,
but this chick spits mean raps and pops moves you have only
dreamt of imitating. This lady has a vicious style and at the
age of 20, she's been the first to be signed to M.I.A's record
label, N.E.E.T. With her recent lP release, Go! Pop! Bang!, she's
quickly gaining momentum- as Rye Rye now has Coachella
and SXSW under her belt. Her live show is all the hype and
her stage presence has you covering your mouth screaming,
"damn." Music lovers everywhere have been stirred by Rye
Rye's contagious energy, and what's next has been rumored
to be collaborations with lil Wayne, Ciara, Jay Z, Missy Elliot,
Rihanna, and possibly Chris Brown. Hold tight! —Katie
Espinoza
of Montreal’s performance artist David Barnes wants to bring back
American pride to the youth. How exactly does he intend on tackling
the task? “Well, right now it’s through wrestling on stage and making
this American character you can cheer for,” he laughs.
His comment quite honestly had me stumped, as I was not entirely
sure as to what he meant. I sit on the couch across Barnes in the band’s
tour bus and imagine him dressed in a wrestling costume. Little do I
know, I have imagined correctly. After our interview, of Montreal hits
the stage at Boston’s Paradise Lounge, and Barnes runs out dressed
in an American-flag wrestling costume. He really wasn’t kidding. He
represents our country on stage, and with the help of the opening band,
Painted Palms, he succeeds in having the crowd rapturously cheer him
on.
Of Montreal’s David Barnes releases a book of art that takes
a step back from normality
Far From
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David Barnes is the performance artist of the band of Montreal (and younger
brother to lead singer Kevin Barnes). While studying Art Education at Florida
State University, the younger Barnes decided to join his older brother on tour
one Spring Break. Since David did not play any instruments, it made perfect
sense for him to join by donning different costumes and hyping the crowd.
Apart from choreographing the theatrics that accompany of Montreal’s
music, Barnes also designs album covers. Bee with Wheels, as he is known
by fans, has released a book of his artwork called What’s Weird? I had the
chance to sit with David Barnes to talk about What’s Weird?, his up-coming
projects, and his youth studying Art Education at Florida State University.
What’s Weird? is a 100+ page book of drawings spanning the last six years
of Barnes’ art career. Each picture comes with an audio commentary where
he describes, “back stories and future stories, and much more than anyone
could ever possibly care to know.” Barnes tackles the audio commentary as
the talk show host of an imaginary show, Filibusters, where the host picks a
book every week to review and criticize. David holed himself up in his room
for two days with his book and a microphone, adopting the persona of a
stingy host who dislikes the artist’s work.
The book itself is the size of an LP jacket (12” x 12”), a wink to the fact that
as a member of the band he is not releasing music but art. He jokes, “It’s
like putting out a big, fat, package with no record.” Barnes knew he wanted
to create a coffee table book because he likes the idea of being able to flip
through for five minutes and learn something new. He explains, “It helps
with the monotony of our daily lives.”
Barnes always knew he would draw but he did not always know that art was
something he could take seriously. Drawing was something he saw more as a
hobby. “I would draw an entire battle scene and you know, showing my age,
it was always USA verses USSR. I would draw this really intricate potential
battle of all the planes, the battle, and the soldiers and just go ‘sheeeew pew
pew pew boom,’ and scratch ‘em out and destroy the painting.”
It was not until college that Barnes saw art as a profession when Kevin
Barnes, his brother and lead singer of the band of Montreal, decided to use
one of David’s drawings as an album cover. From that point on, art became
a serious thing, and his brother’s influence on his artistic life did not just
end there. David jokingly relates taking a lithography class simply because
it was mentioned in an of Montreal song. “I took lithography because Kevin
had lyrics in a song where he said lithography. So I thought, ‘oh okay, I’ll take
lithography then,’ but I hated it.”
David Barnes is a natural storyteller and spent a good part of the interview
making jokes and telling stories of his time at Florida State where he studied
Art Education. This choice of major gave him some sense of security after
graduating from college. “I mean no offense to anyone who studied art but
what do you have? Art does not work that way. It’s all based on your actual
product.” Despite having an academic degree, Barnes has never taught,
except for a stint as a student teacher. He narrates his experience student
teaching a kindergarten class on 9/11. After managing to watch the news
before class, they had to pretend nothing was happening for the rest of the
day. “You had to go into ‘Hey Kids!,’ you know? And they’re all ‘I peed my
pants’ and it’s like ‘who cares’ you know? ‘The world might be ending! You
peed your pants? We’re all peeing our pants. I peed my pants.’ So you know
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it was an interesting experience.”
After re-telling more stories of his youth and blunders, the artist told
us about up-coming plans. At the moment, Barnes is already forming
ideas for his next book. What’s Weird? was a hurdle he needed to jump
after believing that creating a book might be too hard, but now, he has
accomplished that feat. Next is a linear story called It’s Wilson! about a
pregnant football player who is a talented kick-off returner. Thanks to his
gifts on the field, he is highly respected and therefore does not get made fun
of for being pregnant. Then there is the subplot of the fetus, Little Wilson,
a fierce, barbarian, sci-fi warrior battling his way to life. Barnes explains,
“I was wondering about the little baby inside there for nine months, like,
in the womb, you’re probably having these epic adventures before being
born.”
Not only does David Barnes have deep thoughts on pregnancy, he also
looks to the big man of Christianity as a source of inspiration. All religious
aspects aside, Barnes admires God as an artist in terms of his diversity.
“If you look at the ocean, it’s like ‘wow, God really cut loose there.’ But
then some things are just blobs like blop blop. Like, how is that thing alive?
Then you look at us, a tiger, a monkey…so it’s like the breadth of genre
that God hit.”
However, while Barnes takes notice and appreciates God’s creations, he
delights in messing with life. “It’s probably horribly egotistical,” he says.
“Like God says this is what a squid looks like, and I’m like ‘yeah, but…
no that’s cool, but what if he had human hands and thumbs. That would
be better.’ So I always imagine going to heaven and God being like, ‘man,
you’re funny. Like, I saw some of the stuff you did.’”
The artist creates many works of psychedelic looking art where objects,
animals, and people become disfigured. This make-believe world has
become David Barnes’ artistic style that is easily distinguished by fans. “I
have a tendency where like, if I mess up the guy’s knee and it looks more
like a nose, then I’m just like, ‘well, fuck it, it’s a face now.’ So that’s why a
lot of my stuff looks psychedelic. It’s not because I’m on acid. It’s more of an
attention span thing.” The “attention span thing” is apparent throughout
the interview as we bounce from topic to topic, music to art, the past and
then the future, and finally politics and being an American. It is sure that
artist, David Barnes is someone who has a lot going on in his mind and we
are fortunate enough he chose the path of art to share his ideas with us.
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5 “THINGS” THAT INSPIRE David:1.Caddy Shack2.Allan Moore
3.Kids in the Hall4.Sufjan Stevens
5.Glenn Beck*
* “His logic hurts your brain. Like how did you get there? How did you go from A to Z and then back to J? Make sure you say I don’t like Glenn Beck, I think he’s a
horrible person.”
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photographed by Joy Newell
Inner Prisms releases their second acclaimed album, Singu-larity
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is an early Saturday afternoon in a typical
suburban neighborhood, and Inner Prisms
are already throwing a party. From the
outside, the house is soft and forgiving—
almost comically rustic—as an ironic
gesture to the events about to unfold. I
climb out of my car and head towards the
doorway, noticing a van with a Canadian
license plate, the faint smell of Mexican
food, and a couple of well dressed hippie-folk
mingling in the driveway—a tell-tale sign
that I’m at the right location.
The inside of the house is dark-- yet not foreboding, as strikingly
colored sheets adorn the wall, displaying dozens of paintings, sketches,
and various construct works that paint the scene with resilient
energy. I take a seat in the middle of the crowded living room filled
with dozens of musical instruments, while an eccentric folk-punk
group entertains the growing crowd of curious onlookers with quirky
discourse.
The next few hours are full of potent musical performances from an
array of local musicians: the cream of the crop from the Inland Empire.
In between sets, impromptu drum circles breakout with vibey jolts
of harmony. When it finally comes time for Inner Prisms to play, the
crowd thickens as everyone packs in shoulder-to shoulder to enjoy the
final festivity. Instantly the atmosphere changes from shifty epic to
vaguely reminiscent as the headlining trio steals the scene and begins
their airy, melodic excursion.
Deciding to throw an all-day music festival for the release of their
second album, Singularity, was a natural conclusion for Gerald Panilla
(guitar, lead vocals), Ruben Ruvalcaba (bass), and Sam Marsey
(guitar, vocals), who view their music as part of a platform to bring
other musicians and people together. “Our music really is about the
simplicity of sharing the good things in life, says Gerald, “we want to
show people that we can be united through the most basic elements of
human need.”
I met up with Inner Prisms at the tattered Wheel Inn Restaurant off
the 10 on the way to the rural Palm Springs desert to discuss their
new album Singularity, and their contemplative approach to the
intrinsic concepts behind their music.
INK: How did you meet and form Inner Prisms?
Gerald: We met through friends of friends… we’re all part of a bigger
group of musicians in the Riverside area.
Sam: Through the house man-- it was at Newell house-- just like
your last name! Because it was on Newell street.
INK: How ironic! Did you initially form your unique connection
together right off the bat, or did it develop over time?
Ruben: Me and Gerald lived together last year, we were jamming
together and we were like, ‘Hey you want to live together?’
INK: Wow, that’s fast!
Gerald: [chuckles]Yeah… we’re not together anymore…
Ruben: We just started jamming in the evenings; I was like, ‘Hey
you want to play some guitar?’ And we would play and play-- Gerald
started writing songs, and they fit really well. The next step was just
to record them.
INK: What has your recording process been like?
Gerald: Two years ago, we began recording in the winter months of
2010, and the album came out two months later. Eventually Sam kind
of got on the mix, although he is on [the first album] Synchronicity
a little bit. Once we started writing music with him, it gave it a
completely new dynamic.
INK: How has the rural, spread out geographical nature of the Inland
Empire shaped your music?
Gerald: I think it has affected us positively, because if I was living in
the middle of LA I would be distracted by so many things… but in
Riverside because there is not so much to do, there is a lot of jam time.
And if you’re just chillin’ and you have a musical instrument, you have
a lot of time to just jam all day. You’re not worried about some party
you have to be at—it’s like, ‘Just relax and jam.’ And that’s where
the music comes from. So living here has a positive influence on my
personal creativity.
INK: What do you think explains the current profusion in artistic
communities in suburban areas? I have noticed so many talented
budding musicians in Riverside lately—such as yourselves—and a lot
of them are extremely talented!
Gerald: It is just a matter of circumstance, like time and place. I’ve
been feeling the past few years that Riverside is really taking off, a lot
of organic talent that is really coming out of Riverside and the Inland
Empire that is just getting exposed now, like Joe Gill-- he is originally
from Riverside.
Sam: I feel really connected to my roots here, so many of my friends
have been from far reaching lands, but the people I really respect are
from here.
INK: Your name, ‘Inner Prisms’ sounds so purposeful and thought out-
how did you choose it?
Gerald: It actually just came to me one day while I was meditating at
a friends house, and that’s kind of where the icon got based off of.
INK: Interesting--what does it all stand for?
Gerald: I talked to a graphic designer in the UK because I was trying
to give this older style of music a new feel, and I’m really into the
space-cosmic kind of psychedelic vibe, so he did this whole spreadsheet
of icons that he thought was cool, and I chose one. He even built a
poster around it. But one day, I was at college and I was looking
through the used book section, and I find this old ancient book-- and
it has this really interesting symbol on it. So I open it up, and it’s
published in 1905, and it’s called ‘An Advanced Course in Yogi
Philosophy’, so he had already spent 2 hours making this previous
design-- I wasn’t about to just change it on the spot! But I delved into
that book, and that symbol became part of what we were trying to do.
Its message really spoke to me at that moment in time. This had to be
it
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the symbol, because that is what this is all about. So we changed it.
INK: And what was the meaning of the symbol?
Gerald: The most outer circle is meant to capture the concept of the
eternal cycle, the circle never has a point in which it ends, but rather
continues along the same line forever. The triangle is meant to contrast
the circle with its sharpness and each point of the triangle represents
a separate but interconnected concept. Wisdom, love, and virtue. With
Wisdom comes Love and with Love comes virtuous minds and deeds.
Within the triangle lies the life, energy, and wisdom of the radiating
Sun, emanating its light over the darkness of our world. The shapes
in general are meant to capture the symmetry and mathematical
perfection that underline and govern all things. And in their perfection
lies a reflection of the divine nature of our experience.
INK: That sounds so true to your musical aesthetic. How would you
describe the distinctive elements in your music?
Sam: Our music is definitely vibey, that’s one of the main objectives
with our music. It’s not really complicated-- it’s simple, so its meant
to overall convey an emotion. There’s not a whole lot going on, but it’s
really nuanced at the same time...
Ruben: Nuanced…I like that word…
Sam: We try and get people enraveled in whatever we’re feeling at the
moment.
INK: I could definitely see that when I was at your album release
show, everyone really gathered around-- everyone was truly sharing
the same feeling. It is really extraordinary when a crowd of people can
get on the same level like that.
Ruben: Yeah, [our sound] is very earthy, very strong… all the songs
conjure pictures in my head-- like ‘Everything is One’ is so jungly, like
caravan style. Definitely gets everyone involved.
INK: As far as the message that your new album Singularity is
sending, how did you choose the songs that became apart of the
album?
Gerald: Well the way we normally do song writing is we write tons of
songs, and we find one we like right off the bat. Every song really is
written differently, and I was telling Eddie at our interview at KUCR
this morning that it is really about trying to reflect an emotion at
that moment. So sometimes I’ll be like, ‘I want to sing about this’,
but most of the time, I’m just jamming and I let it flow out. So I think
Singularity as opposed to Synchronicity was very spiritual, and
Singularity is more simplified-- talking about daily life, but also a
bigger picture thing.
INK: How do you bring about that level of seriousness in your music?
Gerald: It’s really the subject manner-- like the song ‘Baby Bear’ on
Singularity-- its very very bright, lots of jumpy chords, but if you read
the lyrics- very very dark and sad, you know? It’s a sad song. Its kind
of fun to play around with that, like take on serious subject manner
while still keeping it lighthearted. I think we all try to convey that
feeling of hope, like ‘Difficult Place’ has that ending that’s like, ‘Look
into the sun, let it dry your tears’ kind of thing, so I think its really
organic, and a natural flowy process.
INK: Sam, what is it that you contribute to the band, and how do you
incorporate different melodies to help bring the band together?
Sam: Gerald would hit me up occasionally and ask me to back them on
a couple songs, and one of them was a song we had only just practiced
the night before. He was playing chords for one of the songs and he
was like, ‘That sounds great, you should come in and play that on our
album’-- on that album I was only adding little elements but with this
one, Gerald typically would come to the table with a couple of ideas
and start playing. Once he had the lyrics going, and once everything
was working, me and Ruben would kind of jump in together, and then
we’ll all talk about how we feel the song should move. I feel like my
role really is ornamenting some of the foundation that Gerald puts
down. But one of my main challenges and focuses is to really stick
with what is there already.
Gerald: You do that so perfectly-- its subtle but so present.
INK: Ruben, I know you are playing bass—it’s interesting to me—the
first time I listened to your music, it took me a couple of songs to
realize that there are no drums! Somehow it works for you guys.
Ruben: I am really inspired by funk, like slap funk originated out of
the need to be rhythmic with no drums--that’s why slap happened,
because people were trying to play drums on the bass. So I am really
influenced by that school of thought. I am just a really rhythmic
bassist, I really feel the pulse, it’s very natural to me. And the chords
that Gerald plays are all really straightforward, so I feel it’s easy.
INK: How do you feel your album has been received so far?
Gerald: Really good as far as I can tell, I was telling the guys the
other day that within a week it had been downloaded more then 100
times, and Bandcamp has a thing where you can tell when people stop
listening, or continue listening. It seems as if people are a lot more
receptive to the beginning of this album and how it flows into it then
they were with our first album. Synchronicity was a learning process,
I learned a lot from it. We didn’t have too much of an understanding
with how people were going to listen to it or accept it, so Singularity
was all developed around this new knowledge. A lot of songs start of
vocals and guitar right off the bat, because that’s the way to catch
peoples attention. If you do a big long solo, then they’re like, ‘yeah,
yeah’ and they get bored. That’s what I learned, and that’s what I
wanted to use to draw people in immediately.
INK: As a band, I have noticed that you always seem to strike a good
relational balance when it comes to your performance. How do you
establish this style when you play shows?
Gerald: Our foundation is humility-- we are all just really humble
dudes. We know our limits and our abilities and we are confidant but
at the same time we are humble enough to realize that we are going
to mess up sometimes, and we’re not always going to be perfect: but
that’s what makes us vibe together.
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INK: Where do you see yourselves taking your music in the future?
Gerald: I don’t know, Im really confidant in our material, and I know Sam and
Rueben are too, otherwise I don’t think we’d be jamming together, so I think it
has tons of potential, but I think whether or not its going to do something is up
to fate. But the ability and the drive and the heart is definitely there.
INK: What message are you trying to get across to the people who listen to your
music?
Sam: I think that a lot of the message that comes out of the music is about
optimism, we try to touch on daily subjects aren’t necessarily contrived. The
music to me is very primary. The music comes out and it evokes an emotion,
and the music just follows, and feelings will just naturally arise. It’s just a flow,
and we really strive to make the music just about the moment. We also try
and keep the music close to how we sound live. We want the album to feel like
you’re at the show. And you’re sitting a couple feet from us. Or like when the
three of us are just sitting on the couch playing the guitar. So there is something
to be said for getting to put all your ideas into a song and seeing it develop and
blossom out like that.
Ruben: I’ve had a lot of experience playing music, and playing with friends, and
everyone is just really relaxed, whereas when you go to shows there’s a lot of
pressure on the band and people are looking for a ‘SHOW’. I like to give people
the opportunity to look into a window of what we do on a daily basis, like when
we jam with our friends, and we’re just being creative all the time, and a lot of
people don’t get that. Like at our album release, I had a lot friends who showed
up who were really surprised about how it came out, and the whole atmosphere
of the place. So playing music-- I just love inspiring people and showing them
what you can do. It’s just three guitars, but I really think we create something
amazing.
Gerald: Simply, I hope it to be a reminder of simple things-- that life is short,
and that while we’re here--which isn’t very long-- we should try to get along.
It’s really that simple you know, and I think if you live your life in that context
more, you chill out. And it’s more relaxed--we don’t have to be fighting all the
time! We can hangout together, we can make music together, we can eat food
together: we can have a conversation without always being at odds.
Promise Newell is INK's creative director based in LA
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Don’t get me wrong, I loved J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 just as much as the
next person-- and I’m definitely going to be lined up on opening night
for Jon Favreau’s Cowboys and Aliens, and possibly the final chapter
in the Harry Potter series. Yet, at the same time, the summer movie
season can become tiresome before it comes to an end. Perpetual
tent-pole pictures and nonstop explosions overstay their welcome and
September can’t seem to come soon enough, the month when all of the
studios begin releasing their art house and specialty gems in hopes of
landing a few accolades. Luckily, for those living in the Los Angeles
area, the annual LA Film Festival came around once again to relieve us
of fighting robots and 3D ticket prices.
LAFF kicked off June 16th and the festivities were held in the heart of
Downtown L.A. Many screenings and events took place at the Regal
center, while other screenings were housed at impressive venues such
as the Redcat and the Ford Amphitheatre. With many acclaimed
independent films, buzzed-about premieres, and exclusive chats with
artists embedded in this year’s program, the 2011 Los Angeles Film
Festival has proven itself once again as a force to be reckoned with on
the festival circuit.
While many of the films in the Summer Showcase and Narrative
Competition had their premieres at Sundance and South By
Southwest, LAFF was still able to build steam and powerful buzz
around the world premiere of films such as Richard Linklater’s Bernie
and Troy Nixey-directed, Guillermo del Toro-produced fright fest, Don’t
Be Afraid of the Dark. Among these premieres were exclusive talks
with artists such as actor/director James Franco, screenwriters Diablo
Cody and Dustin Lance Black, theater director Julie Taymore, actors
Jack Black and Shirley McClain. Even though the festival had its many
high points, there were a few films that particularly stood out and
deserve to be kept an eye on.
DRIVE
Easily one of the most buzzed about events was the North American
premiere of Nicolas Winding Refn’s crime thriller-love story Drive,
starring the always-reliable Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stunt driver
who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Gosling’s character
is cold, calculating and ultimately isolated until Irene (Carey Mulligan)
and her young son step into his world, which ultimately challenges
and complicates his way of life. The film had its world premiere
at Cannes last May and it was met with extremely enthusiastic
reviews. After seeing the film, only three words can describe what
to expect: believe the hype. Refn’s film is brutal, relentless, and
beautiful. With cinematography and sound design that begs to be
seen in the best theater possible (No, seriously. You must.), Drive
hits every pulse-pounding note from its gripping opening sequence on
the streets of Downtown Los Angeles to its haunting and poignant
closing shot. Gosling gives a chillingly subdued performance, once
again showcasing his dexterity as an actor. He stars alongside Carey
Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Christina Hendricks and
Oscar Isaacs, which really leaves no room for holes in this film because
everyone is perfectly cast and on their game. Drive hits theaters
this Fall and has a chance at making a commercial splash. Even if it
doesn’t, it’ll definitely be part of the conversation come awards season.
This simply cannot be missed. Drive opens September 16th.
Nicholas Naveda is a screenwriter, filmmaker and writer from Los Angeles.
LAFF ’11: A CLOSER LOOk AT ThE FILmS ThAT RESONATED
By Nicholas Naveda //
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ANOTHER EARTH
Mike Chill’s Another Earth premiered at Sundance this past
year to overwhelmingly positive reviews, a much-reported standing
ovation, and a rumored $2 million distribution deal made with Fox
Searchlight, beating out powerhouse companies like Focus Features and
The Weinstein Company. Needless to say, Mike Cahill and co-writer/
star Brit Marling had a good year at Sundance. The film tells the story
of Rhonda, a promising, MIT-bound girl who regrettably plows into a
vehicle, killing a university music professor’s (William Mapother) family
and leaving him crippled by the physical and emotional ramifications
of the accident. On the same night, a parallel alien planet called Earth
2 is discovered, allowing the film to ask thoughtful questions about the
nature of our identities in a parallel world. At the Q&A after the film,
Mike Cahill spoke extensively about the project’s inception and revealed
that much of the film was inspired by a conversation concerning a very
simple, yet complex notion: If you could sit down with another version of
you, would you like yourself? Better yet, what would you say? In large
part, the film succeeds at addressing these ideas and expands upon them
through the complex interpersonal relationship that plays out on screen
as Rhonda’s character tries to reconcile her terrible mistake. Cahill’s
direction is frequently brilliant and the two leads deliver wrenching
performances. The way Another Earth blends drama and science fiction
on a shoestring budget (really though, they shot the film inside their
parent’s house and edited it on personal computers) is a testament to
everything independent cinema can be at this very moment. It’s daring,
innovative and deeply effective. Mike Cahill’s film is the reason why indie
filmmakers should tell the story that’s in their hearts, even if the budget
isn’t there – it’s all very possible. Another Earth opens July 22nd.
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ATTACK THE BLOCK
I’m just going to say it: this film is the real deal. It’s been
wowing festival audiences since SXSW and even took home the
audience award at LAFF. It follows a street gang in south London who
are defending their apartment building against aliens that have fallen
from space. No, this is not a joke. That’s the plot, and it’s incredible. Joe
Cornish’s science fiction film is one of the best feature debuts in years
and can be compared to cult films like District 9 and Shaun of the Dead.
It’s competently directed like a pro and boasts a script that is equal parts
hilarious, suspenseful and awe-inspiring. The performances by all of the
teenage leads are completely inspired and each of them gets their moment
to shine, a quality that can be compared to classics like The Goonies.
They are swearing, mugging, trouble-making teenagers and it’s these
exact characteristics that thrust them into a fantastical and terrifying
battle, leading to an undeniably moving reveal about the troubled and
malicious gang leader Moses, superbly played by newcomer John Boyega.
Hopefully this film gains commercial success, it certainly deserves to be
seen by the largest audience possible. However, even if it fails to connect
with mainstream audiences (which it very well could), it’ll undoubtedly
become a cult classic. This was not only one of the best films at the
festival, but it’s one of the first truly great films of the year. Attack the
Block opens July 29th.
While these three films really stuck out at the festival, there were many,
many others that played incredibly well and should be sought out on
their respective release dates. These notable mentions include Miranda
July’s meditation on cosmic insignificance The Future (July 29th), Robbie
Pickering’s undeniably satisfying road comedy/drama Natural Selection
(Fall), and Paddy Considine’s Tyrannosaur (October), a relentlessly brutal
study of unhinged anger and violence. So, if you’re feeling particularly
bored with Michael Bay-isms and $200 million budgets, don’t you worry,
there certainly are other options out there this summer.
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I N K H o m m e p r e s e n t s s u m m e r // 2 0 11 v o l u m e i , i s s u e i i i
featuring alex annand , Andy Earle by Zak Krevitt, Contributing editor hans, Ben Sasso, + more interviews, fashion, and photography
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181 // Lay It Back
193 // Andy
EDITORIALS
ON THE COVER
Photography by Zak Krevitt
Modeled by Andy Earle
CONTENTS
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Sun, skin, sand. Heat, haze, humidity. This is the season we shed our
clothing, ride with the wind in our hair, travel the globe, and soak in
the spirit of summer. In a time of the year where clothing is seemingly
so sparse, a reader might think that Summer is a dry time for one
in the fashion community. False. This season is ripe with interest.
Summer is the season where more looks get by, and more ensembles
go. Weather it's the stifling temperatures affecting our heads, or we
feel more things slide when living out of a suitcase while on the road
it's evident that summer is a time to go bold. Experiment with your
wardrobe this summer!
We're giving you a fresh look at summer dressing, a go to source for
what's hot this summer (blacktop included). We'd love to hear what
you think, so take time to send us a letter to the editor!
Keep Creating,
John Troxel // Editor in Chiefillustration by chelsey scheffe
DEAR READERS,
MODEL LIFE/alex annand
photograph courtesy of Pantelis
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INK: Where are you currently located?Alex: I am based in the north-west of England and my agency is
based down south of England, London.
INK: How long have you been modeling?So far I have been doing it for 7/8 months but been doing it part
time, I probably do about 1/5 castings a month right now but
now and again I go down and down to London for a week and do
as many castings as possible.
How did you get connected with your agency?
First I was scouted for another agency but left them and went
for a walk in Models 1 :D
What's been your favorite shoot so far?
I don't have a favorite shoot, pretty much every shoot I have
done has been really fun!!!! :D
Have you walked in fashion week yet?
I really want to walk fashion week but yet haven't done any
shows yet, I would love to do a fashion week but my time is still
to come :)
What do you find to be most rewarding about modeling?
The most rewarding for me is to be able to travel, meet nice
people, eat healthy food, keep fit, seeing your pictures about etc.
This might not to be everyone's favorite side of modelling but
this is by far my favorite things in modelling.
Have you encountered any ugly sides to this business?
I haven't really experienced any really bad parts only been to
some castings and they were pretty rude to me, but I got over it,
just sort of knocked of my shoulder.
What advice do you give to other guys that would like to break
out into the modeling world?
To people who want to be model, just don't let people say you
can't because anyone can be a model! Just because an agency
says your not the right type for them, but I will guarantee you
another agency will take you on! I have been backed down from
agencies but I just carried on with my head up high!!!
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ON THE ROCKSPhotography & Styling - Matt Feddersen
Assistant - Hannes HospModel - Brent @ Cameron's Models
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shirt saxony all other clothing stylist's own
Modeled by Gadir Rajab at Ford modelsPhotographed by George Downing
Fashion Director Gadir RajabHair by Ashley Vujivic
Makeup by Makita d 'andrea
STREET hEAT
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cut off top by christo-pher kane, skirt by top-man , dior ear ring
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custom burberry prorsum jacket. Jeans christopher kane, jersey ann demeule-meester.. boots dr marten
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ksubi jeans.. custom burberry prorsum jacket. lanvin socks , dr martens
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Trash Vaudeville misfits top.. gucci jeans
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rick owens t- shirt, jeans Junya watanabe
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Modeled by Kaylan Falgoust // Photographed by Leriam Gonzalez // Styled by Mia Tucker Williams // Hair and MU by Christy Diane Smith
LAy IT bACk
Zip Up Sweater Jacket – TROVATA
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Photographer: Ben Sasso // Model: Preston Davis //
Makeup: Rachel Burne // Wardrobe: JCrew
ThE SummER gAmE
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PhotographeD by Zak KrevittStyled by Tess Lecklitner
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What do you do when you want to take a Tony Award winning Shakespearean fest ival in a new direct ion? You bring in new blood. This is exact ly what the Utah Shakespeare Festival (USF) did this past January. David Ivers and Brian Vaughn are no strangers to Shakespeare, or the southern Utah based fes-t ival . Both tradit ional ly trained actors, they have both acted and directed numerous plays over more than a 14 year history with the fest ival . Now, they take on what may possibly be their hardest roles as Artist ic Co-Directors.
“This is l i teral ly a dream come true,” said Ivers. “Being an ar-t ist ic director, especial ly at the Festival , seems l ike a natural progression in the long history that I have had with the or-ganization. I am extremely passionate about the Festival and highly motivated.”
“I was elated when I received the cal l from Scott Peterson (USF Executive Director) offering me this posit ion,” said Vaughn. “The cal l came on Apri l 23rd, Shakespeare’s birthday, of al l days, which is especial ly noteworthy and beautiful ly ironic.”
Bui lding the fest ival and expanding its audience are two of the main object ives for the new artist ic directors. They are looking to expand the current season (a two and a half month summer season and a two month fal l season) to a ful l nine month rotating repertory calendar. This is no small feat for a theatre company located in a l i tt le col lege town in southern Utah. When asked about how they are looking to expand the audience of the Shakespeare Festival , especial ly to the younger demographic, Ivers responded, “We our stepping up our efforts in the way we use technology, social media and public appear-ances to engage a new/younger demographic. In addit ion, our programming must part ly ref lect and appeal to a new genera-t ion of theatre goers. The hope is, we wil l f ind new and invigo-rating ways to produce Shakespeare's work that wil l appeal to a broader and younger market.” Having seen various produc-t ions put on by USF, i t is def inite ly worth the pi lgrimage to get to Cedar City, especial ly i f you are seeing one of the plays be-ing performed in the Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre, an open air theatre designed to c losely resemble Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.
There wil l be many chances in the coming years to see a Shake-speare production as it was intended to be seen, in the outdoor Adam’s Theatre. The goal of the new directors is to produce the entire cannon of Shakespeare’s works within the coming decade. For more information about the Utah Shakepeare Fes-t ival or to get t ickets to this or any upcoming season, visit thier website at www.barg.org.
mAD mEN?Photography & Article by Ryan Johnson
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