Art Concept Magazine Issue01 by Art Concept Magazine

SPRING 2017

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so this is the first issue of Art Concept Magazine. I am so thankfull for the oppertunitues that I have been given in just these short few months of 2 0 1 7 ACM is a creative digital magazine founded by myself, Caroline Japal. Although I found this magazine, I by no means take credit for all the magic that has happened in these pages. Without all these creative pineers I am surouded by I would probably not be writing to you all right now. This issue will focus on those people and their idividual art making skills. A big portion of this issue is based on inspiring us artists and our readers. I hope this magazine will be inspiring to you and a look behind the scenes of what us artists are really up to.

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_Issue 01_CONTENTS

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T H E _ B R A I N S 2

EDITOR'S_LETTER

THE_FEED

CONCEPT_TEAM

MOOD_BOARD

EATS

CREATIVE_JUICES

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LAWRENCE_WOODSON

MONOCHROMATIQUE

NOAH_HINTON

NATALIE_RYE

STYLEBONE_FUZE

THE_SKELETON

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_Issue 01_SPRING 2017 _SPECIAL_THANKS ashleighhill

@stylebonefuze

lawrencewoodson

@lawfully_delicious

noahhinton

@nhinton4

mareshasturdivant mahoganyiman

@meesshhh_ @mahoganyiman

claudiamarsh

@cloonyforbes

savannahflowers finessefranklin

@savannahflowers1 @finesseffranklin

erinjapal

@erincjapal

vivianjapal

@vivianjapal

zoeysimpson

@zoeysimpson

natalierye

@natalie_rye

leahalbino

@leahazalie

carynlee

@carynrebecca

kaylawillett

@kaylawillettjewelry

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"Art should be something that liberates your soul" _Keith Haring artconceptmagazine

. _ M O O D _ WIth so much art surounding us every single day how do we stay focused and inspired?

"GREAT THINGS A SERIES OF S BROUGHT T _Vincent v

Here's a look into the things that inspired us while making this issue. 8

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_ B O A R D

ARE DONE BY SMALL THINGS TOGETHER" van Gogh

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_MONARCH_ESPRESSO_BAR _Location_Tuscaloosa, AL

Monarch Espresso Bar is a craft cof fee shop in the heart of downtown Tus caloosa. The shop was started by tw former University of Alabama student Audrey and Paul. I had the chance t photgraph Monarch and its welcomin atmosphere. Adurey and Paul have re aly worked hard at providing a comfort able expirence for everyone who visits While they have some delicious coffe blends they also have different in-house made pastries, avacado toast, and teas If you love the simplicity of a pour ove or drip coffee this is a must visit for you

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fswo ts to ng ets. ee es. er u.

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"I am seeking. I am striving. I am in it with all my heart." V i n c e n t van Gogh

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Pablo Picasso quotes for artists

_ C R E A T I V "If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint." Edward Hopper

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"It is important to express oneself...provided the feelings are real and are taken from you own experience." Berthe Morisot

"They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself." Andy Warhol

"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery" Francis Bacon

E _ J U I C E S made by artists

"To be an artist is to believe in life." Henry Moore

"The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity." Alberto Giacometti

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_Issue 01_LAWRENCE WOODSON ACM:

When

did

you

begin

cooking?

LAWRENCE WOODSON: My fascination with cooking began around the age of five when my dad decided to let me make scrambled eggs. To be frank, my parents let me test things out at probably too young of an age due to fascination and eagerness to assist them.

My family dynamic growing up did not

allow for sit down meals nightly due to sports and conflicting school schedules between my siblings and inspiration of fresh produce. She was the first person I, but my mom never failed to make a big Saturday to introduce to me to the art of home grown probreakfast and a bold pot of chili every snow day. Beduce and the difference it can make in every dish. ing her assistant is certainly one of my fondest childhood memories and the root of my cooking career. ACM:

Where

you

start

when

mak-

ing a new recipe or creating your own recipe? ACM: When did you know you were serious about it? LW: Generally speaking I start with suggestions or LW: Over the past three years I have changed my simple cravings when deciding what to make. My major three times. I genuinely had no idea what favorite thing to do is collaborate multiple online direction my life was headed in and in the midst recipes for the same dish with my nutrition textof my anxiety and fear of the future I always found books. I believe recipes are solely suggestions. I cooking to soothe my mind and be an outlet for believe anyone can cook- its simply following directhe obstacles life has thrown my way. I found mytions. The art of the whole process is the unique self procrastinating on school assignments, work and qualities of each individual dish and the colors inother obligations just to test out new recipes with corporated to make the plate visually appealing. my roommates. Eventually I found myself classified as an Event planning major and shortly after all arACM:

What

are

the

biggest

challenges?

rows pointed towards pursuing my favorite hobby. LW: I am more of a glass half full type of chef, not once have I attempted a recipe and failed ACM:

Where

you

find

your

inspiration? without

recovery

(knock

wood).

big-

LW: Aside from the cliche of my mothers influence gest challenge is deciding what to make next. 16

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ACM: What is the best thing you've eaten?

like to think of something more advanced I could

LW: N/A- my love to food covers everything but black olives

try if I were to succeed on that current venture.

ACM:

What

makes

food

art

you?

What wise,

you

where

have do

you

planned

plan

go?

LW: My experience with art started long before

cooking

I started taking cooking so seriously. My room

LW: In a perfect world, I will attend culinary

at college and home is filled with colorful can-

school in Colorado and begin working as a chef

vases I painted and my food shares the same

on a resort of hotel. From there I plan to ven-

style. I believe any plate from appetizer dips to

ture into the art of culinary cannabis and open

desserts should have a vibrant display of colors.

seafood/steak house that features cannabis infused appetizers in a mellow and private set-

ACM:

What

advice

would

you

give

oth-

ers who want to pursue cooking as a career? LW: To others who are currently pursuing cooking or are contemplating the field- I recommend you find your strengths and favorite meals and start there. I did not immediately jump from grilled salmon to hand shucking/baking fresh oysters Rockefeller, but each time I make something I

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ting for an upscale experience of pure relaxation.

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MODEL_savannah flowers MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett TOP&SHORTS_zoey simpson STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_finesse franklin MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett TOP&SKIRT&JACKET_caryn lee STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_claudia marsh MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett CULOTTES_natalie rye VEST&TOP_harsen boutique STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_leah albino MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett JACKET&SKIRT_harsen boutique TOP_caryn lee STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_claudia marsh MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett TOP_harsen boutique JUMPSUIT_natalie rye STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_finesse franklin MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett DRESS_zoey simpson STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_savannah flowers MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett TOP&SKIRT&SHOES_harsen boutique STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_finesse franklin MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWELRY_harsen boutique TOP&SKIRT&JACKET_harsen boutique STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODELS_claudia marsh&savannah flowers MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett TOP&SKIRT_harsen boutique TOP&PANT SET_natalie rye STYLING_mahogany iman

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MODEL_claudia marsh MAKEUP_maresha sturdivant JEWLERY_kayla willett SEQUIN TOP&METALIC SKIRT_natalie rye STYLING_mahogany iman

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_Issue 01_MONOCHROMATIQUE CEDITS CREATIVE DIRECTOR&EDITOR&PHOTOGRAPHER_ caroline japal PHOTOGRAPHER_ noah hinton MODELS_ finesse franklin_savannah flowers_ claudia marsh_leah albino CLOTHING DESIGNERS_ natalie rye_zoey simpson_ caryn lee JEWELRY DESIGNER_ kayla willett MAKE-UP ARTIST_ maresha sturdivant STYLING_ mahogany iman FOOD_ vivian japal SET ASSISTANT_ erin japal monochromatique was an exclusive collaboration with Art Concept 46 artconceptmagazine Magazine.

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_Issue 01_NOAH HINTON NOAH HINTON is a Tuscaloosa, AL based photographer that at a young age was able to find and pursue his God given talent of photography. While worling with a wide variety of people in many places, Noah has made a name for himself and established his own business, Noah Hinton Photography. It is such a pleasure to know Noah and get to work with him.

Noah Hinton: The thing that made me pursue my passion was a calling I had felt from the Lord. Day by day, I am always wanting and striving to fulfill His purpose and plan for my life, whether that be by encouraging someone I felt lead to or by doing things He asks of me.

ACM: Where do you find your creative inspiration for your photos? NH: The place I find inspiration for Given the nature of this maga- more creative ideas to get the juiczine we interviewed Noah to find es flowing would definitely be insout more about what drives him. tagram. The wonderful creators on there with followings ranging from ACM: What made you pursue thousands to the millions, they defiyour passion of photography? nitely supply lots of ideas. I also

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will look to Pinterest/magazines model for you. They would love it and see what the latest trends are. because they're getting free photos, and in return you're getting ACM: What's your favor- so much experience while doing it. ite shooting environment? My second piece of advice would NH: My favorite shooting environ- to not compare your beginning ment would definitely be outside in work to someone who has been the natural lighting. Everything about doing it for way longer than you. it, whether that be the natural look We all start somewhere, and all it gives, to the beautiful skin tones are going somewhere. My third it gives, it is for sure my favorite. and final piece of advice would to not look at your equipment and inACM Any advice to aspiring photogra- stantly want the newest thing out, phers who may not be as established? the highest level thing available, NH: My advice to photographers etc. because in retrospect, you who may not be established would don't have to have that to create be to get outside and shoot. Take stunning work. Use what you have your friends with you, and let them and use it to its fullest capabilities!

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_Issue 01_NATALIE RYE Growing up in Atlanta I was immediately submerged into the culture of fashion. My mom worked as an interior designer for several years, so as a child I spent my afternoons running through fabric stores and seeing the life of the city. As a child school came hard for me. I did not enjoy the idea of learning or even going to school. The only time I found joy in the class room is when it came to art. Art class was full of color and creation and never once did I feel like my mind was limited to an idea. This is when I first started my passion for drawing dresses. I would draw dresses for my teachers, family, and friends. Any chance to make something new I took it. By the time I got to middle school I had my mind made up, I am going to become a Designer! This is something I have stuck with through the years. The idea that keeps me going. Being a designer is my passion and dreams in life.

"WHAT DOES THE WORLD NEED?"

Searching for inspiration is not hard. When first thinking of this idea I always thought, it would be challenging. Inspiration is all around us, the challenging part is slowing down to find it. I find my inspiration a lot of times when I am with myself in my quite moments. I always ask myself the same question, What does the world need? This question often strikes a movement inside of me. This is the same question I asked myself when coming up with the concept Destroy Your Reality, This was a movement I felt in the world at the time 56

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that needed to change. Everyone around us was pushing the limits for the next spot light, who could be bigger or better? Was this our purpose that we were meant for? The question stuck with me. My collection Destroy Your Reality was based off a lot of research along with feelings I was trying to express at that time in my life. As a designer, I am always looking for my next move. Something that will set me apart from others but not over the edge. I want to be relartconceptmagazine

_Issue 01_NATALIE RYE evant, relate to my customer, but never boring. DYR focused on the idea of limits. How far can you go with something before you cross the line. Flatliners, a movie from the 1990's by Joel Schumacher, provided me some inspiration. This suspense thriller is about a group of students that experiment with the idea of confronting the point of death without dying. That sounds kind of freaky that something like that would inspire my designs, but the same thought process goes through my mind. Where is that line? The one that if you cross it, you've gone too far. Something can be a great design, climaxed, but if you add one more detail or make the slightest adjustment in the wrong direction, it's over - done. Finding that mountain top point is critical to being GREAT! The same creative principle exists is other arenas. For example, a speaker for a movement can go too far with their language and tank the efforts of what might have been a great cause. It's really evident in the music industry. I've studied the creative lives of several artists: Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Prince, Jimmy Hendrix, Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse, and the list goes on. These artists where a huge success but their lives ended far too early because they pushed beyond their climax, their pivotal point, their mountain top. I sometimes wonder if they knew their boundaries ... and this type of daydreaming often makes me design and redesign, with what my instructors call a perfectionist attitude, to get things just right. My collection used non-traditional textures and compositions with classic silhouettes. DYR collection is for the woman that wishes to stand out in a crowd by causing others to sneak a second glance while still allowing her to blend in with elegance.

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"DYR COLLECTION IS FOR THE WOMAN THAT WISHES TO STAND OUT IN A CROWD BY CAUSING OTHERS TO SNEAK A SECOND GLANCE WHILE STILL ALLOWING HER TO BLEND IN WITH ELEGANCE."

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_Issue 01_STYLEBONE FUZE

StyleBone Fuze started as something so very simple, a girl looking to innovate with fashion, art, and photography not only to see the beauty in the work, but to see the beauty that it could influence on the world. I want to curate the closest thing to magic. We live in an exciting age of exploration and innovation, meaning that all dreams are virtually possible. The human race has grown incredibly since the beginning of time; 62

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do not you want to see how much farther we can grow? Through StyleBone Fuze I hope to make not only our collaborators with each collection grow, but also our viewers. Influencing all to follow their dreams, I feel as if everyone has a talent or passion some just need a little nudge to go and grab it. I followed these words of my own by replacing my wishbone, with my backbone, and then eventually my StyleBone.

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StyleBone Fuze is a magazine devoted to the worlds of fashion, art, and photography, released on the 6th. While the date is significant, the time is not. The significance of the 6th being my great grandfathers birthday, the man whose great ethereal spirit inspired the creation of StyleBone. The world has a universal way of speaking to us, we just do not know its language yet. Our world revolves around artwork created in a distinctive and new way for each collection, by a different featured artist. Any size, form, or medium is welcomed as a centerpiece (Or pieces, 12, for that matter in our newest collection). We know we are on the right path when a StyleBone artist creates a piece that aligns itself with our ideals. Next we build the creative umbrella, filling all the holes of the collection with different creative artists of all sorts. If you have a talent, we want to see it, here it, taste it... whatever it may be! We aim to be a platform in which each collection comes full circle, just as

the world seems to be based on that as well. Ever heard of what goes around comes around? With our current collection and the many more to come, at StyleBone, we hope to influence in much more than fashion, art, and photography, but anything in the world that is beautiful as well as progressive thinking, morals, and ideals. StyleBone Fuze is our own meaning, taken from the word fusion -- the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity. As well as the Z, meaning to represent a lightning bolt, due to the strange event of myself actually being struck by lightning a few years ago. Each collection, hopes to be many things, but all unifying, fuzing, together to become one and have one meaning, to make the world a better place for our loved ones, for the ones who need love, and for future generations to come. With Love, Ashleigh Hill founder of StyleBone Fuze artconceptmagazine

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