Fabrica Spring Special Issue by FABRIC-A

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F C B A A R The Team :

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EDYTA editor@fabricamagazine.com

kasia PIECHOTA artdirector@fabricamagazine.com woszek

IZABELA submissions@fabricamagazine.com

ADVERTISING marketing@fabricamagazine.com special thanks to

ALMA MEI WILSON our INTERN for all work!

almamei@fabricamagazine.com

FROM THE EDITOR : Welcome again! For the first time, this issue is dedicated to those who either have been published in Fabric-a before, or whose other work hasn’t been lucky enought to be included in previous issues. But because it is so wonderful and you are so talented, Fabric-a SPECIAL was born! :) So welcome again, enjoy, and stay inspired! See you soon in our regular Fabric-s Issue 7 ‘Ways of seeing’ which will be out for Easter!

E M. EDYTA MICHALSKA

21st March 2014

editor in chief / design editor@fabricamagazine.com

On the cover Model : Summer Crosley Photographer : Mary B Photo Wardrobe : Gucci Hair : Bella Styling Fabric-a Logo Design Alma Mei Wilson

IN THIS ISSUE :

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Model: Antonina Kashkina Clothes: Darya Isaikina Flower cage: Maria Afanasyeva

the collector

Photography: Anna Radchenko MUA: Maria Afanasyeva Model: Antonina Kashkina, Dmitry Pershin Hair Stylist: Tatiana Puchkova Producer: Tina Anderson AssistanT: Maxim Frolov

“The Collector” photo project by London-based photographer Anna Radchenko offers its own view of the novel. “I was lately very interested in the concept of illustration. I admire the work of artists who manage to convey through visual art senses and images that previously only existed in the text. I wanted to become a bit closer to this art.

“The Collector” by John Fowles is one of my favourite novels, which, to my mind, offers a massive space for visual ideas. Although there are movies and plays based on the novel, everything I’ve seen during the preparation of the shoot was “from the actual life”, realistic. On the contrary, I wanted to show fantasy, theatre, and we even extended the idea by adding the character of the bride. “The Collector” series is a perfect illustration to the phrase “inspired by” – it is just my fantasy on a given theme”. The character of Ferdinand is very interestingly played (Dmitry Pershin, a well-known TV presenter, appeared in this role): Ferdinand is a deadly charming man who fully understands the rules of the game and holds everything under control. Miranda is an example of chastity, tenderness and delicacy. She is a butterfly, flying toward the flame (performed by the model Antonina Kashkina). The action transfers to the abandoned mansion, not to the basement. Here everything hints at the upcoming tragedy. The girl is like a butterfly, caught in a web of feelings. Fiery image with burning candles and a wedding dress makes a dramatic finale of the photo series. Model: Antonina Kashkina Clothes: Darya Isaikina

The main character is a passionate admirer of rare butterfly species. In order to keep hold of the beauty of the ephemeral creatures, collectors hunt them, slay them. Thus this unattainable, evanescent beauty forever remains the part of their lives. Once, an unnoticeable clerk Frederick fell affectionately in love with a belle named Miranda and decided to make her a part of his collection. Learning the consequences of this fatal passion for the characters of the novel is one of the reasons to read the novel from beginning to end.

«My favourite look is the “bride” with the crown of candles. For me, this is the most powerful image, it has a lot of drama, perhaps too obvious, but why not? I love theatricality. I wanted to “play around” with the image of a gentle creature caught in a trap. Hence the visual manifestation: cage dress, and candles that are so dangerous for a butterfly. The project was shot in one day, by a close-knot team. “The team is the most important thing in the implementation of ideas. For me, it is crucial for people to be on the same creative wave, everyone should be “charged” with what we’re doing. Without this atmosphere on the shooting set it is hard to create anything worthwhile” 7

Model: Antonina Kashkina Clothes: Darya Isaikina Accessories: London Shop

Model: Antonina Kashkina Clothes: Darya Isaikina Accessories: Darya Isaikina Head piece: Tina Anderson

Model: Antonina Kashkina Clothes: River Island Accessories: London Shop

Model: Dmitry Pershin Clothes: H&M, Zara Accessories: MaksTerpan Set design: Alina Sakharova, Taya Dodina

Model: Antonina Kashkina Clothes: Alisa Maksimova Accessories: London Shop Set design: Alina Sakharova

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by Josh Redman

Josh Redman is a London based professional photographer working in a variety of photographic disciplines, from photojournalism to still life and portraiture. He takes on all sorts of commissions and enjoys collaboration with other artists. Favourite commissions of his have included work for Canary Wharf, Studio Moross and David Roberts Art Foundation. www.joshredman.co.uk

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profiles

Bubbles. I used to confuse my sleeping dreams with my waking life. I’d go to bed and believe that after a while I’d float out of bed and hover downstairs. It was exciting enough to believe in so I’d not take the time to dissect what really happened. The whole concept faded after a while and by the time I was ten I barely thought about my ability to float. But during those floating years, I used to visit a friend and stay the night at her house. She was older than me, and took it on herself to tell me stories about our lives as babies. She knew all about what we did as babies but I was too young to remember. She said that we floated around in bubbles that we could control, and visited strange and dangerous worlds. Thankfully our bubbles kept us out of any real danger and nothing happened to us that would affect us later in life.

Maybe she never went through an entire story, or maybe I just don’t remember the exact adventures, but I guess over the years my outlook on life changed and I forgot about how the adventures felt or looked. But then it re-appeared before my eyes 23 years later. I was playing with a camera lens and a few bits and pieces on a table, and peering through the viewfinder I re-discovered the world of my floating baby life. It was at once beautiful and fraught with the dangerous unknown. By some kind of accident I’d uncovered something that I never thought I’d see again.

The following images are an uncannily a c c u r a t e r e p r e s e n t a t i o n of my f l o a t i n g baby life. S o m e details, such as my use of flies,

r e p r e s e n t fly-like creatures rather t h a n a c t u a l f l i e s , but otherwise these a r e g o o d p o r t r a y a l s of an otherwise forgotten life.

Ewa Fe l l m a n n Someone said that I work with the world of the past and present, the world of mythology and legends. According to some art related thinkers, I seek and discover a story numerous times repeated in the human history. However, if you are looking for a common goal of creating these artworks, their origin might disappoint you. I create art for nothing ...just because I can. w w w. f eb a f r a n z . t u mb l r. c o m

do it yourself

Rob Gardner

photographer

Model: Cara Kealy MUA: Natasha French Hair Stylist: Katie Harrison Stylist: Katherine McNeil

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How did you become a photographer? I was always inspired by the fashion adverts and editorials in high end glossy magazines and the act of creating an image like that was what inspires me and made me become a photographer. How does your working day look like? When shooting just a lot of fun really when not shooting I spend a lot of time editing and researching for future projects or consulting with my little team I work with about ideas etc. Also try to network as much as possible be it in person or contacting people online.

If you were able to collaborate with anyone, who would it be? I really love any shoots with the model Rosie Huntington Whiteley so would love to work with her, the simple yet beautiful shots she has done recently are right up my street style wise, but also anyone that has given me inspiration or when I have looked at an imaged and said WOW I want to do that.

What are you up to at the moment? I have a few editorial shoots lined up one with a chanel / dior themed style on location in London and another with an androgynous feel. I between some agency testing and again more editing. Do you have any artistic goals or dreams? My dream is to shoot the cover of vogue. Simple as that, my style is more towards the high end portrait and fashion looks and I will make that happen one day (hopefully lol) Do you have any spare time? I am married with a child on the way and live around some close friends and family so spending time with them when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m free is my favorite thing to do, sorry really boring. Away from photography Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a massive sports fan so with friends try to get to one major sporting event each year, not sure what this year but maybe the commonwealth games?

Model: Darina @ GTM Models MUA: Natasha French

Model: Tiffany Saunders MUA: Majenta Beauty Hair Stylist: Matthew Clulee Stylist: Katherine McNeil

Model: Ellie Knight MUA: Natasha French Hair Stylist: Katie Harrison Stylist: Katherine McNeil

What is your submission for Fabric-a issue 6 about, and which piece is your favorite one?

What are your plans for the nearest future? Can you visualize your next moves? Would like to get signed to an agency and get more work with up an coming designers, I work closely with a ever growing modeling agency in London called GTM Models who have been ever so supportive, so would like to continue to work alongside them on future projects and just continue with editorial submission work. What do you love the most, and what do you hate? I feel in my element when we have arranged a shoot or I have been booked for and fashion / beauty shoot with a good team and the resulting images come out amazingly and everyone is happy thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I love. I hate the English weather so many good photo shoots ruined or cancelled because of bloody rain lol.

This is a selection of some of the work with established and new faces at GTM Models its just an example of the style of my work and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just really nice to be able to exhibit them in Fabric-a magazine. For more of my work please visit my website or contact me on info@robgardnerphotography.com

www.robgardnerphotography.com

Rob Gardner

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editorials

"Fashion Maniac" Photographer: Andrea Cencini Model: Giulia Borio Backstage: Elvio Caria MUA & Stylist: Valentina Sbb infraRED studio backstage video link: http://vimeo.com/83962497 This editorial is about a woman obsessed with fashion. Trapped by a mania for her dressing style she becomes prisoner of her dreams represented by an empty room from which she cannot escape. These dreams turn into nightmares and don’t come with an escape route or happy ending ... because at the end she wakes up with a straitjacket. Andrea Cencini was born 31 years ago in Bologna (Italy), where he lives now. He has always been interested in photography, a passion inherited from his father. He was intrigued by photography because he felt he could hold an instant of time, emotion, a memory, right in his hands. He started actively working in this field only a few years ago. He did not have a school, he learned along, looking at hundreds of images, trying to understand used techniques and steal their secrets. Photography is my passion; it’s my escape, my way of being, of expressing myself. As Richard Avedon says “if a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it's as though I've neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up.” 33

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S helley Anne Morecroft Model – Phillippa Clark Designer & Stylist – Madia & Matilda Make Up – Samantha Davis Hairstylist – Bella Bridal Hair by Sandie Assistant – Katie Hawkins

helley Morecroft is a self-taught fashion photographer from Germany living in the UK, currently having a gap year to focus on her photographic career, before going to University next year to study German “as it’s always good to have a plan B” she says. Shelley discovered her passion for photography in 2009 and started to enhance her skills by taking self-portraits and pictures of friends. w w w.shel le y more croft.co.u k

Blueprints Photography: Elina Päsok MUA: Natalie Fox Model: Tia O’Donnell

www.500px.com/ElinaPasok

you'll i m agi ne PHOTOGRAPHER: Elisa D’Incà MODEL: Silvia Lozza model from London

1,000 Words

Bryan K. Winston

Photography

Model & Makeup: Cee Nicole Stylist: Cee Nicole and 1,000 Words Photography Photographer: 1,000 Words Photography 56

fabrica As a child I was completely fascinated by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Not the movie so much, but the book. I mean “The Wizard of Oz” with Judy Garland is a sweet and touching tale, but The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, that’s a different thing. I’ll try not to spoil a 100-year-old story for you but in the actual book Dorothy and company were attacked by great wolves (as opposed to ok ones), murders of crows, killer black bees (of course they were black, sigh), and soldiers. Then finally the flying monkeys deliver Dorothy to the witch but not before killing the Scarecrow and Tinman. In the movie the wicked witch is kind of an inconvenience, but in the book she makes Hannibal Lector look like the Humanitarian of the Year. However, that’s not the riveting part of the book for me. I found it completely amazing that in a land of talking lions and real witches the most powerful person was the best speaker. The Wizard had no magic whatsoever and yet everyone hung on his every word, his wish was their command. As a bookish five-year-old, I was in love with the idea that words could make you more powerful than people who are actually powerful. This was really driven home when I saw “The Wiz,” the second movie musical produced based on the book. Not because I loved the musical mind you. I mean I was ten, I’d rather have been set on fire than watch a musical. But there is a scene when Dorothy and her compatriots first arrive in the Emerald City, where the denizens are all dressed in the finest of green finery. They insist, “I want to be seen green, wouldn’t be caught dead red.” Which is a pretty strong statement—that’s a genuine fucking affirmation. But amazingly, about two and a half minutes later the Wiz says,

“I thought it over and green is dead. ‘Til I change my mind, the color is red,” and these people, this throng of humanity, has rid themselves of every single green item they own in favor red ones. It’s stunning not just because this man, on whatever whim came into his head, could dictate their wardrobe, but I imagined him hearing them all forswear anything to do with red and then say to himself, “Oh really? We’ll see about that…” This concept set my imagination on fire, the idea that someone could be so powerful that a few words from them change your complete existence. Not just your outsides, their words overturn deeply held convictions and change morals. It drove home the simplest concept: words have meaning. And I’ve had that front and center in my head ever since. I always wanted to shoot that series as a concept, and I just decided: what am I waiting for? I simplified the approach a bit so the color itself infuses each portrait. One of the coolest things about the styling process was that I didn’t have to look for accessories of a type to match colors, it appears they only make accessories of a certain type in certain colors. I hope you enjoy viewing it as much as I enjoyed shooting them.

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illustrators

Janine Rumble

London based Illustrator

She hand paints all her art herself and she feels her art is both vivid and very imaginative

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slug love

love cake

biscuit bug

www.RumblePie.com

'Everything is full of gods' Marius Samavicius

-Thales

I always been interested in Lithuanian pagan culture heritage. Especially folk art: folk poetry, folk medicine and folk music. In Britain, in particularly, is a lot of pre-historical different ages monuments. One of them is Stonehenge the best known prehistoric monument in Europe. I went to Stonehenge and tried to catch inspiration and there is what came out from this trip. I tried to understand why circles have been such important symbols in pagan spiritual history, spanning thousands of years and different beliefs.

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fine art

The circle represents a universal and spiritual relevant paradox - a shape without beginning and without end.

It visually describes eternity, the mysterious cycles of existence. Also known as the Ritual Circle. In the occult a circle always represents a boundary of power. Our ancient ancestors recognised the sacred significance of this shape and laid out many of their monuments in circle form.

Around Europe, for instance, they are scattered remains of stone and wooden circles, aligned with specific stellar or solar rises and settings, many of which themselves contain smaller inner circles.

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