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Note from the Editor The foundation of this magazine lies in spontaneity. Just an idea one sleepless night. Though it has been hard word finding contributors for our first issue, it was nonetheless fulfilling. In this issue there is no theme but you’ll find that the works featured are tied together by their uniqueness. I am absolutely thrilled to have found such creative works. I expect this magazine (and myself) to grow and evolve and through this process, I only hope we will gain more readers. Issue 2 for Haven is expected to be published in July 2012.
With love, Faryal Jahangir
Haven 01
Cover from Olivia Locher’s The Garden
Contributors Editor Faryal
Jahangir
Photographers Olivia Locher Marc Laroch Gabrielle Meit Levon Buitenhuis Eve Wetlaufer Ben Carey
Artists Braydon Gould Dimitris Baboulis
Writers Famba
Special
Diane
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Christine Scott Cynthia Dunston
Levon Buitenhuis
Levon Buitenhuis
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raydon Gould
Braydon Gould is an Australian Artist finishing his Bachelor’s degree at Queensland Univeristy of Technology. He has had exhibits at the H Block Gallery, Metro Arts and various other art exhibitions in Brisbane.
Interview by Faryal Jahangir
need in my life is expressed with shape.
F: How do you (do not) see yourself and your artwork evolving? B: I have had difficulties with art making in the past. As I said before, I have a compulsion - anything I make/produce needs to look the same way it did in my head. I would plan, make and finFaryal: What made you want to pursue art? Braydon: I was really interested in art in my final ish. I never played or experimented. I would start one work and finish and then move onto another year of High School. I wrote a comparative es(from start to finish). I never took on multiple say about two conceptual contemporary artists which ultimately challenged the way I viewed and works or ideas... My practice was really dry and perceived art; my aesthetic and artistic eye quick- slow. My first semester of uni I produced maybe 8 works, and my last semester I submitted 40! I’d ly changed. I was obsessed with making art and analysing it with others, so I decided to continue say my practice is definitely evolving... And what’s great is I am not controlling it. It seems to be it in university. naturally progressing. F: Do the elements from your life transition into F: Describe the first piece of art you created your artwork? (that you can remember). B: Definitely. My practice is controlled by an obsessive compulsion to do things a certain way. B: One of the first art pieces I really remember I make my bed for like 5 minutes everyday, every- creating would have to be some abstract paintthing has to be even and flawless. The same goes ings I made with my nephew (Joshua) when I was 15. We walked to the shops and bought the for my art; I don’t like producing things which materials and headed home to start painting. I are sloppy. Although my style has gotten chaotic wanted these (two) canvases in my room (I don’t lately, it’s still an organised ‘mess’. like posters or anything stuck to the wall, usually). By the time we finished, there was more F: There are a lot of shapes involved in your art. paint in his legs and on my hands then there was Any reason behind this? on the canvas... All I can remember is it took me B: I only really started working with geometrics and shapes last year. I love the structure in shape, a while getting all the paint out of my hair after we decided to have a paint fight! My little sister especially when mixed with other (more abnow has those canvases... stract) shapes. I am inspired heavily by architecture and design. Everything around us has shape and structure; I see strength in structure, it has a lasting impression. Manipulating shape is symbolic and representational; everything I am, want and
Gridlock, 2011. Braydon Gould
Creases, 2011. Braydon Gould
Compass, 2011. Braydon Gould
Compass (Continued), 2011. Braydon Gould
(Un)perfect, 2011. Braydon Gould
Levon Buitenhuis
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Levon is a nineteen year old photographer and aspiring model living in Holland.
Taken by 77models
Taken by 77models
Flickering Fires Levon Buitenhuis
Dimitris Baboulis Dimitris is an artist living in Athens. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Athens School of Fine Arts in 2003. As well as a degree in Photography. He describes his work as, “It is a work generally characterized by the element of denudation,by the element of a minimalism taken to extremes, underlined both by the careful arrangement of figures and forms, and by the voids and pauses it foresees in their relationships. It is a work that deals with personal and collective memory, particularly in conjunction with the artist’s metaphysical concerns and the collective experience of interpersonal relationships. “
The Right Direction 2012 Dimitris Baboulis 60X62, Indian Ink on Paper
There is No Dark Side 2012 Dimitris Baboulis 60X62, Indian Ink on Paper
Untitled 2012 Dimitris Baboulis 60X62, Indian Ink on Paper
Marc La Interview by Faryal Jahangir
Faryal: Where are you based? Marc: Currently i’m based in Luxembourg, but I’m very often in Paris too. I’m based where there is work for me. F:What are some of the most important things in your life? M:There are two things that consume me right now. Pushing myself when it comes to creativity and my relationship. F:When did you start to taking photos? M:It started 4-5 years ago when i bought my first Dsrl. It was a Canon 400d and I immediately felt that I had found my found my thing. F:How long have you had a career as a photographer? M:Ask me again in a few years. I would not call it a career until now. I’m still trying to find my way. F:What are some of your inspirations? M: I’m not gonna name a list of photographers here, because all of the lists have the same names on them. There are topics that interest me,and my pictures revolve around them. Femininity, motion, beauty and details, are at the moment main my focus. Very classical topics i would say. F:What keeps you going? M:I find that question to be very disturbing, because the premise to that question is, that there is something wrong, that I would need something to keep going. I’m a rather curious person in search of beauty.
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Photographe: Marc Laroche Makeup: Anika Raskopp
F:Have you had any obstacles? M: Yes, I have. It’s rather hard to work as a photographer in Luxembourg. The legal part of it is absurd. Talking about it brings me down, so yes there you go. F:How do you see yourself in the future? M:I’m not much of a planer! So I try to be spontaneous when it comes to life decisions and creative ones as well.
Photographe: Marc Laroche Makeup: Anika Raskopp
Photographe: Marc Laroche Makeup: Anika Raskopp
Photographe: Marc Laroche Makeup: Anika Raskopp
Analysis of Shepard Hall City College of New York
Famba Diane
The city college of New York was established in 1847 by Townsend Harris who named it the free academy. Townsend Harris started this school in order to bring up those of the lower class and upper class whilst educating its attendant at an affordable price. The city college of New York went on to expand the buildings it had by creating the Shepard hall. The Shepard hall was designed by George B. post and completed in 1907. Shepard Hall was built with the idea of English perpendicular Gothic revival cathedral utilizing local schist stone and terra cotta for the beautiful art situated around the building and in the building. The building is situated in an open space near two academic wings whilst its main entrance is located in the bell tower on St. Nicholas Terrace. The way the building is placed in an open space brings about a welcoming tone from the building itself. The natural lighting and large windows adds a relaxing ambience to the school while complimenting the art and sculpture built around the building. The main entrance being situated at the bell tower could symbolize that the building would resonate any ones ideas and share it with the two academic building situated around the shepard hall. One possible reason this was done could’ve been to symbolize the connection and simple movement of ideas across the campus itself. The positioning of the entrances also allows for view of the campus’s natural beauty and the art of the building. Another reason the architect designed the building that way was out of necessity such as during emergency for quick and safe exit. Shepard hall’s academic wings resemble an arch like structure connecting to the main building. The reason this may have been done is to allow students to observe the other parts of the building along with the art. Another reason this was done was probably because the architect wanted to inform the students that education should be treated with respect and dignity and taken as seriously as
something holy. This assumption could be made by the fact that the building was designed from an English Perpendicular Gothic revival cathedral and from the information given by history the English were quite strict on religious topic during the Gothic arts. Schist stone was used to make up some of the building and terra cotta was utilized for the sculptures and ornaments situated on the building. The natural characteristic of Schist stone could’ve been in mind during the construction of the Shepard hall. Schist is defined as “to split” in Greek and with the idea that college is meant to lead us out of our unknown world it could be assumed that the schist was meant to symbolize the splitting of our younger selves to our more mature and educated selves. This idea is also fortified by the fact that schist is derived from certain minerals that have gone through metamorphosis such as clay and mud which were earlier tools for many of man’s creation which shaped our world. Terra cotta was utilized for the beautiful pieces placed around the building. The terra Cotta brought out a natural exuberance from the building itself with its natural brownish hue and the sculptures it inhabited. Brown is a symbol for friendliness and simplicity which I believe incorporates a great deal of Townsend Harris’s idea for his educational facility. The gargoyles are a great piece to symbolize constant protection and power. Due to materials weakening over the years the terra cotta was replaced by reinforced concrete GFRC. Despite the fact that it was used for a quick and cheap replacement the concrete bring about more symbolism for power from the structure and adds the symbolism for tranquility and peace with its new whitish appearance. The construction of the Shepard Hall was to add another piece to Townsend Harris’s educational facility while holding the ideas he so dearly believed in. The positioning of the building allows for a natural feel that disconnects someone from the robust city yet gives off the am-
biance of possibilities. The colors and tones the building contains welcome people into it without threatening them or harming them but giving them a welcoming hug. The decorations of the building are so well made that they captivate newcomers and captivates them giving them the feeling to explore and view the contents of the building. The Gothic cathedral style also gives off a relaxing tone to the students and creates a comfort space for them to move freely in and explore the world. All the elements discussed show how well the building was made to maintain Harris Townsend’s ideal and make it easier to integrate the student body and ideas.
Banco Tendencies Interviewers: Faryal Jahangir and Christine Scott. Transcriber: Faryal Jahangir
Banco Tendencies is an upcoming skating company specializing in apparel and shoes. Christine and I met up with the three CEO, Sigg, Moki and Chuck at Anna’s Cafe in the afternoon of February 3rd. Due to the overcrodedness at Anna’s Cafe, we eventually settled into starbucks. With their Banco hoodies and sweatshirts on, and skateboards besides them, the guys talk about the birth and growth of their new company. The guys are also going to host an event, on April 9th, called Battle of the Block. Christine: How did you come up with the name Banco Tendencies? Moki: Well it was a coincidence. I made it for a twitter and it came from Banco Popular, you know the bank and stuff, and thought what could I do to make it mine. The meaning for Banco is born artistic, and never a captive. To never stopping people from making it to your dreams. Faryal: What kind of products do you guys usually create?
Sigg: For now, just like shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts. F: And buttons? Sigg: Yeah, sneakers and buttons come in. F:You are both skaters for how long? Sigg: I wanted to skate since I was eight but I never got the oppurtunity to because of my mom wouldn’t let me. But when I met him [Moki] he made me want to skate even more. It was in high school and from there on I kept skating. F: Why did you think it was important to create Banco? Chuck: You know how people follow trends? F: Yeah Chuck: We call them the “hypies.” We make clothes for non-hypie people. That’s how we wanted to make Banco. We didn’t want to make it logo, we made it at home. That is why it’s important.
Moki in a Banco Tendencies Shirt
C: Is there anyone who influenced your style or your designs? Sigg: It’s hard to explain, I just draw what comes to mind, just grab the pen and start drawing. I’ve been drawing since I was a little kid. C: Anything specific that you draw? I noticed the designs had a lot of mokeys and eyes. Chuck: Well.....we were called Swagilus Monkeys. C: So you had a name before Banco? Sigg, Moki and Chuck: Yeah Sigg: His [Moki] idea was that She Got Me on Speeddial. So after that Banco Tendencies things just came through. F: So do you guys have a lot of fun creating the products? Sigg: Yeah, it’s actually a lot of fun. Designing and controlling what it is going to look like.
C: What’s the price range? Sigg: Depends on what you are buying. Moki: Twenty for a shirt, thirty for a sweatshirt and forty-five for a hoodie. F: So what’ the process of creating a product? Moki: We used to do iron-ons. Sigg: That was a long time ago. Moki: We go online, upload our picture and place an order for a certain amount of apparel. F: How do you see Banco growing? Sigg: I look at the now and am looking towards the event on April 9th. Moki: I don’t feel the same but I’m happy it’s going to go far and hope that on our even there is a good turn-out. Chuck: I can see more of the future and can imagine stores in New York and LA.
Ben Carey Light on form
Life is Good
Schiele on Wall
Books Written for Boys
Olivia Locher
The Garden Olivia Locher
Intetwined in Darkness Photography by Eve Wetlaufer
Graffitti
Photography by Gabrielle Meit
Gabrielle Meit by Faryal Jahangir
Gabrielle Meit is an eighteen year old artist stationed in New York City. She is currently a freshmen enrolled in School of Visual Arts. Her two favorite subjects to photgraph are people and nature, since she finds them both unique and interesting. She finds art to have a connection with photography and loves using various art forms to inpire herself. She especially enjoys painting to gain inspiration for her photography.