INDUCE
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xo Scott
Conrad
Welcome back! As one of the most historical cities stateside, Philadelphia is enduringly momentous and utterly urban. The classical landscape of architectural achievements and the importance placed on the arts becomes the inspiration for this issue. Through independent fashion editorials and artist features, INDUCE is undergoing a revitalization of its own. I hope you enjoy the streamline, more curated feel of this new issue.
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Dear INDUCE Readers,
CONTENTS Architexture
7
Opulent Exposure
16
Trevor Begnal
23
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INDUCE MAG TEAM
Editor- in-Chief/Founder Lead Photographer
Scott Persuhn Guy Ginn
CONTRIBUTORS Photographers Art Designers
Models
Conrad Benner Trevor Begnal AGASHI OKT Mariel Rojo Gavin Lindemuth Khalia Abner Tory (Streamline)
ARCHITEXTURE Photography
Guy Ginn
Stylist
Scott Persuhn
Model
Gavin Lindemuth
Hair Stylist Photo Assistant
Brent Ericsson Andre Rucker
(1-5) Shirt: OKT. Vest: Dior Homme. Pants: Aloha Rag. (6-9) Jacket: Yohji Yamamoto. Shirt: OKT. Pants: Diesel Black Gold. Gloves: Portolano.
OPULENT EXPOSURE Photography
Guy Ginn
Stylist
Scott Persuhn
Models
Khalia Abner Tory (Streamline Model Management)
Hair Stylist Makeup Artist Photo Assistant Graphic Artist
Ashley Brown (Moko Salon) Kristyn Rudnet Michelle Gustafson Trevor Begnal
(1-3) Harness Collection: AGASHI. Bra: Mariel Rojo. Coat: Wes Gordon. Dress: Liviana Conti (Irina Sigal). (4) Coat: Etro. Bracelet: Miriam Salat.
TREVOR BEGNAL
Why have you chosen digital art as a medium?
How would you describe your primary aesthetic?
I wouldn’t necessarily say I chose it; I just think especially my generation has grown up on digital world and computers. I remember getting my first computer when I was 12 years old and I just couldn’t get off it. Overstimulation of photos and music was something I was always drawn to. To me it was a challenge. Everyone was going out and I was working on my Myspace layouts. That’s how I was drawn to graphic design and digital media, which became my outlet. When people ask me what I do, I like to use the word juxtaposition. I like sharp lines, I like curved lines, and combining the two when they don’t necessarily seem like they should be together. I think it’s really cool and interesting when you have media or images that you wouldn’t pin together, but you actually put them together and somehow it works. I like putting together old Roman statues with brick or an image from a photo shoot that I found. I think the whole clash is something that I love exploring in life and definitely in artwork.
What would you say are recurring motifs or themes in your work?
Which visual artists (contemporary or classic) have influenced your style?
So when you have an artist like, Fuck it, I’m going to leave it all out there and just throw paint on it, I think that’s really honest and quite beautiful.
I don’t know why, but when I work with people or statues, I tend to cut out the eyes. I don’t know if that’s something that’s hidden, or deep down and repressed, but I either cut off lips or eyes. I like not having the whole face in an image. I like that mysterious sense of not opening yourself up. Then again, the juxtaposition of sharp angles against something curved, especially with the statues; I feel like they’re romanticized, the women are very curvy and voluptuous, but then I use jagged lines to curate something that people didn’t notice before. The new artist I’ve been following is Jesse Draxler. Definitely his aesthetic, but his style is a little darker than mine. He had a recent interview where he said when he’s not inspired anymore, he’ll just throw paint on it, and I think that’s very honest. I think when an artist opens himself up in saying I’m stuck, and it makes you perceive it in a different way. I think so many people nowadays try to fit in what’s new or cool. Like Jeff Koons’ artwork is amazing, but you’re seeing artists copy that.
Do you create art in other forms or mediums?
Do you have a favorite work of art in Philadelphia?
Right now it’s just digital, but I’m definitely looking into old paintings from the Renaissance and I want to use my tools in digital media with copy and pasting. I know it’s going to be a lot harder because you can’t make that many mistakes with physical paintings, but it’s something I definitely want to try. I don’t know if it would be technically considered art, but definitely Eakins Oval. There’s just so much going on. One day, I was on a walk by myself and I was taking photos like any person does for Instagram. Every angle there’s something different and something else you notice - like what kind of animals and the expressions on the faces. Not to say it’s busy, but it’s something to marvel at. Every inch and detail to me is something meticulous and something to admire in the artwork.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AGASHI Trevor Begnal
agashishop.com t r e v o r b e g n a l . t u m b l r. c o m
Conrad Benner
streetsdept.com
Guy Ginn
g u y g i n n . t u m b l r. c o m
Moko Salon
m o k o b e a u t y. c o m
OKT Mariel Rojo Kristyn Rudnet Irina Sigal
oktcollection.storenvy.com marielrojo.com shimmerandspice.com irinasigal.com