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CONTENTS. 8
10 things we love
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Festivals
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Exhibitions
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Accessories
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The Rise of the drag queen
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Gender Neutrality
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high summer
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biggy x fka twigs
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rooftop bars
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film
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carnival
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up and coming
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Instagram : ones to watch
“I think an essential part of being young is doing things without reason. Have fun, explore.“
- Anonymous
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CONTRIBUTORS. ELIZABETH BISHOP Editor
EDITOR’S LETTER. Exploration is the engine that drives innovation, it’s the essence of human spirit. Without exploring we would not learn or make amazing mistakes, and what kind of life would that be? Exploration by real and creative people is what inspires us. Juicebox Spring/Summer 15 “Explore” collaborates with artists, musicians, and influencers from all over the globe bringing you stories of crazy adventures from the likes of social media influencer and model Joanna Kuchta to artist Dhanut Tungsuwan. This issue will take you on an adventure from our London bar hot list to our must be global exhibitions. Celebrate our summer adventure with us by viewing our fashion film “Ocular” where the Juicebox team will take you on a creative journey by giving you an exclusive tour of London and the treasure it has to offer.
What has been your best adventure? I snuck out of my hotel room on a college trip to Manhattan New York with two of my friends (despite the fact if we were caught we would have been expelled) and explored the city and midnight milkshake bars until 4am, it was incredible.
JENNIFER BURKE Sub Editor What has been your best adventure? My favourite adventure is reading festival every year a massive group of us pitch our tents for a mental 5 days, Half of the people that go to Reading I only see once a year at the festival. Everyone is in good spirits and on a constant high.
ANGELIQUE DE RAFFAELE Graphics / Art Direction What has been your best adventure? Anywhere in good company and an even better gin and tonic!
ELLIOT WILLIAM Assistant Art Director What has been your best adventure? Catching the train from Munich to Salzburg with one of my best friends in the middle of summer, exploring all the cool shops and markets the city had to offer.
BETHAN DAVIES Writer What has been your best adventure? Because I’m quite spontaneous (disorganised) I treat everyday as a small adventure so by the end of the day I’ve done one thing I wasn’t expecting to do.
Join the exploration #juiceboxEXPLORE COURTNEY FUDGE Sub Writer What has been your best adventure? My most recent adventure was Mexico! Exploring the Mayan Ruins and seeing a Xenote was breathtaking!
MELANIE P. SMITH TORRES Styling What has been your best adventure? Last year I really needed a break, I just called a friend, grabbed a little bag and we took the first bus we saw from Barcelona to the north of Spain. We spend an amazing weekend, just meeting random people, surfing and partying with them. We crashed at our new friends house in the top of a little mountain and ate tropical food from that area.
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SARA ANDREASSON, Art Print Mini (8” x 10”) on natural white, matte, ultra smooth paper using Epson K3 archival inks, £10
EJB, Make-up Breakup print, £25
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MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE, SS15 “In The City” Collection, £40 - £250
CLIO PEPPIATT, SS15 collection, Elton Jacket, £350, Elton mini, £270, Thea Kimono, £380, Mermaid Bra £280
ARVIDA BYSTROM, Babe, book by Petra Collins, £18
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TERRY URBAN, FKA Twigs and Notorious B.I.G mash ups, Available to download from sound cloud.
HATTIE x POPPY LISSIMAN, £50
PHARRELL WILLIAMS X ADIDAS ORIGINALS, ‘Supercolor’ Collection, £68 each
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LAZY OAF A FUN project collection x Pick Me Up London, £4 - £65
ME AND YOU feminist, underwear, by Julia Baylis and Mayan Toledano, £17
OKAY, collection by DOM SEBASTIAN, OKAY Sweatshirt £60, OKAY cap £30, OKAY T-shirt £40
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festivals.
DATES: July 17-19 LOCATION: Union Park, Chicago HEADLINERS: Wilco, Chance the Rapper, Sleater-Kinney WORST THING YOU’LL SEE: Girls walking around in high heels MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: The L, bike, walking, Uber LODGING: Your apartment, a friend’s couch, hotels, Airbnb COST OF TICKET:$£150
Head banging to your favourite band, wading through mud up to your ankles and drinking your body weight in Red Stripe. Yep, that’s right, it’s festival season and we have sourced the most incredible top six festivals from all around the globe. There’s music spanning from Psychedelic Trance, EDM and good old Rock & Roll. So grab your friends and grab your wellies.
OUTLOOK NEON FESTIVAL
DATES: 13th-19th July LOCATION: Bursa, Turkey HEADLINERS: Ace Ventura, Captain Hook, Liquid Soul, Perfect Stranger WORST THING YOU’LL SEE: Bad tan lines MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Shuttle bus, Taxi LODGING: Camping COST OF TICKET: £65
DATES: 2nd-6th September LOCATION: Pula, Croatia. HEADLINERS: Busta Rhymes, Action Bronson, Barrington Levy WORST THING YOU’LL SEE: Chavs in jogging bottoms MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Bus, Taxi, Car LODGING: Apartments (Airbnb), camping COST OF TICKET: £150
ROCK EN SEINE
DATES: 28th-30th July LOCATION: Paris, France HEADLINERS: My Chemical Brothers, The Libertines, Kasabian, Alt J, Franz Ferdinand & Sparks WORST THING YOU’LL SEE: People standing still MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Metro, Bus. LODGING: Airbnb, hotel COST OF TICKET: £85
BENICASSIM
DATES: 16th-19th July LOCATION: Bennicasim, Spain HEADLINERS: Killers, Arctic monkeys, Primal Scream WORST THING YOU’LL SEE: Sunburn MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Taxis, shuttle bus, coach LODGING: Apartments, camping, hotels, hostel COST OF TICKET: £140
BOOMTOWN
DATES: 13th - 16th August LOCATION: Matterley Estate near Winchester, England HEADLINERS: Stephen Ragga Marley, Soja, Flogging Molly, Gogol Bordello, Matisyahu Ect WORST THING YOU’LL SEE: Nudity MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Coaches, Shuttle bus LODGING: Camping, B&B COST OF TICKET: £152 - £171
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Exhibitions. Here at Juicebox we’ve brought together a unique collection of galleries, showcasing the most exciting talent around. With innovative practices ranging from graffiti, film, murals and classic paintings, these exhibitions are drawing attention from all over the world.
Artists’ Film International: Spring 2015 - Whitechapel Gallery 29th April - 14th July This season’s film and video instillation at Whitechapel Gallery brings artists from around the globe including Russian artist Anatoly Shuravlev. Shuravlev explores the theme of conflict through a series of moving images. If you’re expecting the usual spacious and bland exhibition space you will be mistaken. Anatoly has used his installation to challenge the restrictions of the white cube space which makes this exhibition more unique than many others this summer. We applaud Shuravlev for taking a different approach, this exhibition is definitely not one to miss. 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX
Alessandro Raho - Alison Jacques Gallery 10th June - 4th July Goldsmiths graduate Alessandro Raho is a young creative exploring the challenges of being a modern artist. Raho’s work captures not only ‘who we are but, more importantly, who we want to be or who we want to appear to be.’ The work insightfully looks at the human condition in terms of making sense of our society, in this fast changing environment were we are continually trying to figure out the next best thing, whilst at the same time making sense of the now.
Trenton Doyle Hancock, I Want to Be at the Meeting After the Separation - Hales Gallery 23rd May - 4th July
16-18 Berners Street, London W1T 3LN
Palais Galliera - Jeanne Lanvin 8th March - 23rd August Being the oldest French couture house still in business, Lanvin is celebrating in true Parisian style. The exhibition showcases hundreds of garments from their incredible collections of the Palais Galliera and the Lanvin Heritage. Pieces so fragile they’re only on show for a limited period of time, truly a once in a life time experience, don’t miss out. 10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, Rue de Galliera, 75016 Paris
Pure Evil - Pure Evil Gallery All year round. Pure Evil is a well known artist continually transforming London’s graffiti scene. He primarily spray paints iconic imagery and defaces them, through the use of reference from their lives. You will find this gallery tucked away in Leonard Street just off Shoreditch High Street. 108 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4XS
Greg Bogin: Sunny Disposition - Marlborough Chelsea NY 27th June - 7th August. Greg Bogin’s minimalist geometric shapes aren’t simply appealing due to their transcending contrasting hues and elusive gradients. They are instead a metaphor of todays well being and progress, everything appears bright and pristine but could they be portraying a dystopian alternative reality?
American artist Trenton Doyle Hancock has released his first major solo exhibition in the Hales Gallery in London. His desire to make sense and find a deeper understanding of his surroundings has always played a huge role in his life. This summer in his first solo London based instillation he communicates his curiosity and personal journeys through different mediums such as paintings, murals, theatrical performances and film. His vision is truly mesmerising and creates an immersive experience not to be missed.
“How you see is what you get.“
- But does it float
7 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA
545 W 25th St, NY, 10001
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Tropical haze
Photography: Elliot Williams Art Direction: Jennifer Burke Styling: Elizabeth Jane Bishop Styling Assistance: Bethan Davies Illustration: Angelique De Raffaele
Earring, Ring and Bracelet all by MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE
Earring by MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE
Necklace by TOPSHOP
Headpiece by TOPSHOP
Ring by TOPSHOP
The rise and fall of the Drag Queen.
Are London’s iconic venues under threat?
GLAMOROUS, FABULOUS AND OFTEN OUTRAGEOUS; DRAG QUEENS DO MORE THAN JUST BLUR THE LINES BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN - THEY DRAW LINES ALL OF THEIR OWN. IF, AS MANY WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE, IT WAS A DRAG QUEEN THAT THREW THE FIRST PUNCH IN 1969 IN NEW YORK’S GREENWICH VILLAGE, IT WAS A BLOW THAT TRIGGERED THE GAY RIGHTS MOVEMENT. YET BY 1972 THE HIGHEST PAID ENTERTAINER IN BRITAIN WAS DANNY LA RUE, A FEMALE IMPERSONATOR WHO SINGLE-HANDEDLY TURNED CROSS DRESSING INTO MAINSTREAM FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT - APPEARING ON PRIME-TIME TELEVISION ADORED BY BLUE-RINSE GRANDMAS AND ENTERTAINING ANOTHER QUEEN AT THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE. This form of female impersonation was about as safe and non- threatening as it gets and took itself very seriously. Acts like Danny La Rue cannot be compared to those that grew up in the 1960’s counter culture like “drag queen of the century” the larger and more delicious than life - Divine. Divine’s Drag look evolved as an antithesis to mainstream, conservative fashion of the day demanding why gay people should look the same as straight people. And in Divine’s view if they were going to look different why not “own it”. So Divine shaved his hair, painted on Joan Crawford fake eyebrows and squeezed himself into a Jayne Mansfield’s cast-off dress. Divine was anything but safe. Today another Ru Paul leads the latest drag queen entertainment sensation in RuPaul’s reality show “Drag Race”. About to go into its 8th season the show that first appeared on an obscure US cable channel in 2009 now attracts an audience of over 6 million – a high proportion of which are in the coveted 18-49 advertising demographic. It would seem Drag is hip and hot; an entertainment phenomenon but as Ru Paul himself said in an interview with The London Standard in 2014, for him dressing in Drag has always been about power and humour. Ru, 6ft 4in before he puts on his stilettos, told Stephanie
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Theobold that, “it’s always been about the power’. ‘If I walked in here in drag, it would blow your mind because it’s huge, it really is. It’s like Superman’s costume. I’ll see pictures of myself and I’ll go, “Oh my God!” ’ But not all Drag artists have the backing of global media companies and it would seem that protest remains a necessary part of the Drag scene as some of London’s most iconic drag show venues continue to close. One victim of closure is The Black Cap, the legendary Camden Club which despite hosting the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race was closed in April 2015 for possible redevelopment. It would seem that despite Drag artists’ popularity and mainstream appeal, the lure of property profits has more economic appeal than entertainment as the Black Cap appears destined to become a residential development. The fate of perhaps one of London’s most famous drag venues Soho’s Madame Jojos is also unclear having lost its license in November 2014. The club’s website, somewhat sadly still describes itself as “the jewel in Soho’s crown - a ruby-and-gilt gem with a pedigree dating back to the 1940s”. The club lost its licence after a serious assault outside and undoubtedly will be sadly missed. “Jojo’s brought together gay culture and burlesque culture with mainstream music and club nights. Everyone went there. It was a rare place that brought together all these worlds,” said Alexander Parsonage who was part of Theatre Group Finger in the Pie that performed a cabaret show at Madame Jojo’s every month for six years until its closure. Some in Soho believe that this is part of the council’s and property developer’s aim to gentrify the area and remove any vestiges of its “red-light” reputation. So whether inspired by Ru Paul’s reality shows or want to support London’s drag scene that has battled its way through homophobia and prejudice to become a cultural phenomenon – here are some of the ways you can still marvel at the sequins and sass of the best of the best drag artists.
“You cannot discover new oceans unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”
- Anonymous
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PEDRO COVELO Photographer: Adrian Catalan Make up artist: Alicia Moreno Models: Stefania Mateagi, Alex Francisco and Ludovic All the clothes by Pedro Covelo
Gender neutralism. The ‘experiment’ that is changing the way we view fashion, as designers are creating clothes free from directive gender definition. Many are thinking will this trend pass or will this become a more permanent lifestyle? Walk into any clothing store or browse a website for your fashion fix and your gender will inevitably drive your search. Whether it is seeking out the men’s department upstairs or clicking on the tab for women’s clothing online – gender is the fundamental building block of store design and web navigation. That is until now. Selfridges, in all four stores has changed into a destination for gender-neutral shopping. The retailer is breaking with its traditional store format as it believes that gender no longer defines or limits what we want from our shopping experience. ‘We want to take our customers on a journey where they can shop and dress without limitations or stereotypes,’ the store recently told The Times newspaper. They are making an investment in, ‘a space where clothing is no longer imbued with directive gender values, enabling fashion to exist as a purer expression of ‘self.’’ Selfridges’ gender neutral initiative termed “Agender”, is a celebration of fashion without definition - exploring and examining shifting gender boundaries through ground-breaking fashion, music and design collaborations. This innovation offers shoppers a small but significant peek into a genderless future.
We’re proud to introduce the new collection “Un sapo llamado Max” by the upcoming designer and winner of the MODAFAD award in Barcelona Fashion Week 2014, Pedro Covelo. The collection features minimalistic neutral garments for both genders with detailed embroidery and prints which capture Covelo’s clean cut style.
models, smoulders in her men’s tuxedo alongside male models in DKNY’s menswear campaign, we know that the gender neutral trend has officially arrived. DKNY are not alone. Designers such as J.W. Anderson, Vivienne Westwood, Come de Garson and Prada have all created collections that evoke the freedom and choice of gender neutralism. Creative director for Hood By Air Shayne Oliver, took gender neutralism one step further in his menswear show, calling his collection one that, “confidently challenges the conventions of menswear by incorporating unique styling choices”. HBA has built a reputation around gender neutral designs featuring them heavily in its previous collections winning high profile fans in the likes of Kanye West and A$AP Rocky. Oliver has also displayed his collection in New York—twice! “We sort of, like…I don’t want to say this, but we swagged out,” he says and he was not exaggerating.
Faye Toogood, who designed the retail space, states, “For a department store, it’s very revolutionary. You still go up to the children department and everything is still segregated by pink and blue, boys and girls. This concept’s really about breaking down those boundaries... As someone that wants to buy the clothes in this space, you’re going to have to work hard to understand it.” Selfridges are not the only retailer on the high-street taking gender neutral fashion seriously with American Apparel already boasting that much of its clothing is already non gender specific. But the fact is that retailers rarely lead trends and are usually responding to demand or seeing an opportunity to differentiate. So what is behind this gender revolution on the high-street? Gender Neutralism is undoubtedly more than just a passing trend in the fashion world, with a growing number of both innovative, new designers and industry leading brands producing collections wearable by both men and women. When Cara Delevigne, the hottest of the hot mainstream
HBA’s New York show featured the gender-ambiguous performance artist Boychild wearing a spiral Plexiglas choker and walking a Great Dane down the runway; men and women alike in suiting-inspired astronaut separates seared with black X-ray-style prints. Without a doubt HBA takes gender neutralism and throws it in your face, in the best way possible creating such a cultural stir that high-end fashion labels have started to take notice. Since CoCo Chanel popularised the then shocking concept of women wearing trousers or developed the iconic Chanel suit that freed women from the constraints of a corset, often worn so tightly, that it made keeping a hearty meal down virtually impossible what we wear has been the visible manifestation of breaking gender boundaries. Sometimes these breakthroughs capture our imagination and sometimes they don’t. Let’s not mention David Beckham’s Sarong in 1996. Whether the fashion trend for gender neutralism represents a cultural shift in the way we define ourselves as individuals or is just the latest way to give consumers something new and exciting is yet to be seen but I for one will be watching the catwalks carefully for more shows like HBA which are anything but neutral in their impact.
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High Summer Photography: Hamish Stephenson Creative Direction //Styling: Elizabeth Jane Bishop Make-up: Nina Fay Robinson Model: Joanna Kuchta with Anti-Agency London
Cream Nato Dress by UNIF
Mandala cover up by UNIF, Kick Push boots by LAMODA
Ada dess by UNIF
Checked bra by UNIF, Romeo jeans by UNIF, black panties by AMERICAN APPAREL
Dharma dress by UNIF
Checked bra by UNIF
Rooftop bar. Whether you’re looking for a drink or two in a bar with a view or planning a sophisticated bar crawl with a few friends for summer, all these bars would make the perfect experience. Enjoy!
ROCKWELL HOUSE
COPPA
NETIL HOUSE 360
Nestled in the alleys of Shoreditch lies Rockwell House. A rooftop bar and gallery space throughout the year, and a ‘Rompa’s Reggae Shack & Rockwell House rooftop Rub-A Dub Club’ by September. Surrounded by artists spray painting the walls, jerk chicken on the bbq and reggae, dub, ska, roots & dubwise vinyl coming from the sound system, the is energy is definitely infectious. Must try: Rum ‘n’ Ting 10-14 Hewett Street, London EC2A 3NN
Expect beach cabanas, deckchairs, a meaty BBQ and of course cocktails! Situated on a beach shack, on a sunny afternoon you might even get confused thinking you’re sipping sangria in Spain. Ideal for spending those long sunny summer days in good company.
If you’re tired of the traditional bar experience, then the Netil House has brought together all of your favourite leisurely activities to one trendy spot in East London. From a rooftop bar with delicious cocktails to a morning of dynamic yoga, It will be pretty hard to get you to leave.
Must try: Rosemary Julep Hothouse Rooftop Martello Street, London, E8 QW
Must try: Coronarita 1 Westgate Street, Hackney, London E8 3RL
THE FOX
QUEEN OF HOXTON
GOLDEN BEE
Illustration by EJBvisuals
If you’re a pint kinda guy or gal then this pub know their stuff. With over 40 bottles of craft beer, real ales and cider sourced locally and internationally, you know you’re in safe hands. Oh and there’s also a photo booth which is always a bonus!
BIGGY x fka twigs.
A whole day is needed to experience the Queen of Hoxton to the fullest,. This Venue really is the Queen of all summer bars , The rooftop has been renovated for 2015’s Summer into the ‘Smokin’ Graciela’s Rooftop Bar’ “paying homage to the infamous cigar-smoking Cuban diva”, So if Cuba isn’t quite in your price range then head on down.
Must try: London Fields Hackney Hopster 372 Kingsland Rd London E8 4DA
Must try: Batidos (Cuban milkshakes) 1 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3JX
Golden Bee will house you on a night out, with DJ’s from around London to get you on the dance floor, then EUREKA! The mixologists have concocted together the most adventurous drinks we’ve seen here at Juicebox, such as the Fire and Ice, cucumber, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, lime juice Bird Eye Chilli infused Pisco ABA to provide this drink with a fire kick, topped with ginger beer. Yum. Must try: Fire and Ice Singer Street London EC1V 9DD
COQ D’ARGENT
MADISON
THE ROOF GARDENS
If whisky is your thing, then jackpot. In the heart of the city you can knock them back soundly on the freshly manicured gardens whilst towering over St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the Southbank. Yes please!
Sunny? Rainy? Doesn’t matter Madison bar has curated their rooftop to give you the best night whatever weather, every time with the best view of St. Paul’s. If you are lucky enough to catch those sun rays, you must of course keep hydrated, and with a menu boasting the likes of a Pornstar Martini, I’m sure you’ll be tempted to quench that thirst.
If you looking for an escape, then located on Kensington High Street right in the middle of the hustle and bustle, hides a tranquil rooftop garden offering an experience you wouldn’t expect. With a Spanish Riviera theme and the company of live flamingos you will defiantly forget you are in London.
Must try: Coconut & Lavender Collins No.1 Poultry London EC2R 8EJ
Must try: Hot Bitch Martini 1 New Change, St Paul’s, London, EC4M 9AF
Must try: Elderflower Fizz 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA
DJ and artist, Terry Urban, released an entire album of FKA Twigs and Notorious B.I.G mash ups to mark the anniversary of Christopher Wallace’s passing. Biggie Smalls or as some know him as, Notorious, was one of the most influential artists of the 90’s. We all know the stories told by the rapper of the struggle he faced being born in down town Brooklyn, dropping out of school at the age of seventeen and getting involved with the drug scene. We all miss and love Biggie which is why when we came across this mix-tape we couldn’t help but love it. Mixing two of the most inspirational artists of our time together seems almost obvious. Terry combines Biggie’s mellow beats and lyrical talents with FKA’s high noted voice and sensual breathing. The album cleverly collaborates elements of the two outstanding artists into a series of 8 creative mixes including some of the best selling songs by the Notorious B.I.G; Big Poppa and Who Shot Ya. So sit back, grab a beer and spend Two Weeks In Cali this summer with the FKA x Biggie mixtape this summer.
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OCULAR In the exploration of the city, we see not the sense of being lost but that of no real awareness of direction. Discovering the cities environment from a jarred perspective with an obscured view of reality. This film signifies the freedom found by losing the purpose of a destination.Fugia prendam iditatu-
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“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.“
- Albert Camus
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Carnival Cost of ticket:
Photography: Ana Larruy Creative Direction //Styling: Melanie P. Smith Assistant Stylist: ELizabeth Jane Bishop Assistant: Elliot Williams Model: Rebeca Marcos at Models1
Opposite : Top and Jumpsuit by PHINEY PET This page: Shirt by LAZY OAF X JIRO BEVIS, Jumpsuit by PHINEY PET
Dress by PHINEY PET
Shirt by LAZY OAF X JIRO BEVIS, Jumpsuit by PHINEY PET
Dress by PHINEY PET
Dress by PHINEY PET
“Exploring the unknown requires tolerating uncertainty”.“
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- Anonymous
To the creatives changing the landscape
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Dhanut Tungsuwan. What is your drive behind your practise? There are many specific reasons I can provide for this particular question. However, I believe that they mostly stem from my curiosity. There is no question that curiosity drives my practice. I believe that being an artist allows me and encourages me to explore, digest, eventually understand a wide array of information and more importantly make a comment and share these thoughts through manifestations in material objects. How did you come to be a painter in London? I’m from Thailand, but I’m currently based in London due to my educational circumstances. I feel very much adopted by this curious, vibrant and inspiring city. Most of my life now exists in London, but Thailand will forever be home. I’ve been painting since I was 12. What’s integral to the work of an artist? I may be completely wrong, but I would say nothing. I believe being an artist is a way of approaching, and understanding things. Therefore, anything can be classified as a work of art when thought about in a certain context. Therefore there is nothing that is integral to a work of an artist, or an artwork. At the end of the day what the artist intended may never be read and understood the same way by the audience. The ‘message’ may never get across to the viewer. As individuals we all bring something from our past into the interpretation of art and therefore art is never read the same by any one person, although this doesn’t mean that it can’t be read similarly. What environment stems your creativity? I like to work in familiar environments. It doesn’t have to be clean but I need to know exactly where everything is. For me this is personally the makeshift studio above my bedroom. Explain what you do in 100 words I’m worried, just like everyone else in the world. I’m worried about what the future holds, about the apocalypse. Perhaps this is why most forecasts of the future in art and creative outputs depict the future as being dystopian. We see fear as a greater priority than comfort. Therefore this is only natural. I’m exploring this void that humans have speculated so much for currently, who knows what I’ll be doing in a week, or a year. However, I can certainly say that this theme of fear and speculation of the future, specifically technology will be running through my work. After exploring this topic for a while, I’m more curious than fearful. I make comments about these issues through rendering of landscapes with oil paints (primarily). They’re mostly oddly juxtaposed, just like my stream of thoughts; but I have to confess I this was not done on purpose, maybe subconsciously.
What has changed the direction of your practice over time? With the Internet, I believe that the part of my practice that changes the most frequently is what I explore, the social issues that I tackle and am interested in. The practical aspect almost lags behind a little bit, but I like that.
it is material that can be digested with the luxury of hindsight and an open perspective. Most of my work is very visual also, similar to film. However, I can spend many days talking to you about what inspires me. It can be anything really, from a broken lamp post that is flickering to a bit of string that’s stuck on my shoe.
What art do you most identify with? All art. As an artist I believe it is my duty to see everything objectively and as a patron of the arts appreciate every thought and conversations provoked. I honestly can’t pick an ‘art’. I don’t even know if it is possible. What’s your film? If you have one, you haven’t seen enough films.
What do you dislike about your work? It takes a long time to dry. I rarely get it to look the way I envisioned it.
What medium do you feel fuels your creativity the most? Definitely painting, firstly I like the physical process of spreading and even mixing paint. This is somewhat therapeutic to me. It is also something that requires a lot of attention and quite lonesome. It is my escape; an escape more from thoughts than anything physical.
“I like that I’ve created something unique and original in the world, and that one day it might surpass my life and I can live through it.” What themes do you pursue? I think I’ve already answered this question. However, mainly the speculation of the unknown, failure of human ideologies, technological developments. Why art? ‘I believe that being an artist allows me and encourages me to explore, digest, eventually understand a wide array of information and more importantly make a comment and share these thoughts through manifestations in material objects.’ I also enjoy the creation of objects, which ultimately are physical manifestations of my thoughts. What is an artistic outlook on life? The appreciation of abstract ideas and design. Alot of artists seem to connect with these mundane activities that somewhat spur their creativity, do you have one? Film inspires me a lot, as my work contains very similar themes to the fundamentals of the science fiction genre. Film is also a medium that has developed drastically over my lifetime. It is also very accessible now, and we have an unlimited database of it online. Therefore
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What do you like about your work? I like that I’ve created something unique and original in the world, and that one day it might surpass my life and I can live through it. Any research you undertake before a project? I live. I think it’s hard to come up with specifics. The obvious ones are I read, I listen, I visit places (some of these spaces happen to be labeled ‘Galleries’) What is your dream project? I want to write my name (in full: DHANUT TUNGSUWAN) on the Moon with a stick. Without wind, it would remain there for the foreseeable future, unless someone who was really bored decided to remove it. Name three artists you’d like to be compared to. I wouldn’t like to be compared to anyone creatively or for my craft. In terms of success in business; Takashi Murakami, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons. Favourite or most inspirational place? Space. Even though I’ve never visited. I will someday. I think because I’ve never experienced it or even seen tangible pictures of what it looks like, it makes it even more inspiring for me. It comes back to curiosity of mankind, the omnipotence of nature and speculation of the unknown. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given? ‘Tomorrow is too late’, my Mother. Professionally, what’s your goal? To realise what it is I want to share with the world, and share it. Make a difference in culture. Move cross disciplinary, design garments, make films, design a house (realistically with a lot of help) and as many creative projects as I can get my hands on. Make change for the better. Inspire other people. Be regarded the best. Have you had any adventures that have inspired you work? Yes, a really big one that I’m still on which is socially accepted as ‘life’. dhanut.com
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HANNAH STEWART How would you yourself describe your work? The context of my work differs from piece to piece, I feel as a young artist that I shouldn’t be bound to certain constrictions that may hold me back. I really enjoy using a wide range of mediums, I’d say it’s pretty diverse. When did you realise this is what you wanted to do? My mother always encouraged me to draw, but I didn’t realise it was something I wanted to pursue until I was about 12, when I started puberty or something...when I decided to ‘rebel’ against authority, about the same time I started drinking cider in town...adolescence started pretty young in newcastle. Art was also an outlet for me to push against schools strict and dull curriculum. Where do you find inspiration? I like leafing through the metro to find anything interesting in the morning, like marketing campaigns or bullshit headlines designed to rustle peoples leaves. I go to a lot of lectures, and talks about things I find important, alongside the obvious gallery/museum visits. But I find my emotional inspiration is drawn from both my cultural heritage and life experience, my motives stem from those experiences. Partying too. Any role models? Because I don’t just look to art for inspiration, theres an endless list of great people that have fed my creative practice both personally and professionally. I really love the comedian Bill Hicks, he died way too young...so did the writer George Orwell. As for artists, theres no really definitive answer, my preferences fluctuate depending on what I decide to create. What’s your main goal? To create and communicate, even if I had like four die hard fans at the end of my life I’d be happy. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Try everything twice. What current issues is your work challenging? My work at the moment is very politically motivated, especially due to the current electoral climate. I’m also noticing more and more cultural appropriation in the west due to globalisation, where mass produced, cheap, short-life trends perpetually swallow up anything hand-made, DIY or underground from around the world. So I’ve started to make a few films about this. Whats your social media of choice? ] I’m trying not to document my work online too much at the moment but I do upload low res images to instagram and facebook, as although my work is viewed by close friends/people who are interested in art, I don’t want too much of a defined cyber presence due to the fact I don’t really think I’ve found myself artistically just yet. What has been your best adventure yet? I went to Berlin a good few months back, that was pretty great. Cheap too. @hannahrosestewart
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ZUELHA OSHODI What do you do? Im a fashion design student at Ravensbourne and I also work as an illustrator on the side. How did you get into that? My mum was the one who has always inspired me to take an interest in fashion. My art background got me into creating my illustrations as I wanted to explore digital art. Why does it interest you? I’ve always been interested in art and having taken it as a subject in sixth form I wanted to continue my artistic journey that can go alongside my fashion design. What advice would you give to people starting out? My advice would be to practice and just figure out your own style What inspires you? The beauty and individuality of people. I like to capture people’s essence. Any role models? Young creatives such as my friends are role models to me as they all have such different visions and ways in which they express their creativity. Whats your end goal? My end goal is hard to say but I want to become a fashion designer in my own right while still illustrating and entering other creative ventures. What three words would you use to describe yourself? Individual, driven and non conforming. What has been your best adventure yet? My best adventure so far in my life has been moving to London and attending university it has changed my life and me as a person. its forming me into the person I want to be. @zoolayuh
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JOANNA KUCHTA What do you do? I’m a blogger but through the medium of instagram I’m also signed with Anti-Agency London. How did you get into that? I've always loved fashion and taking pictures. Both of these passions came together in the form of my instagram. As for modeling, I only got signed to Anti-Agency this year but have been shooting since I was 14. Why does it interest you? I'm a very visual person. I love imagining pictures or videos in my head and then trying to create them in real life. I'm a massive poser. What advice would you give to people starting out? Exercise your creativity and try a lot of different things. You never know what you might be good at. What inspires you? Photographs, films, clothes, music, art and people. I love spending time with other creative people, they truly inspire me to make new things. Any role models? I adore Arvida Bystrom. She does everything creative and I love her work. I also like Petra Collins and all her work. What’s your end goal? I feel like there is never an end goal. After each goal achieved I usually find a new one. My big goal is spending some time in NYC doing fashion related work. I want to move to London too. What three words would you use to describe yourself and why? I’m creative, motivated and confident. What has been your best adventure yet? Modelling for American Apparel is probably my best adventure yet. It has been my dream for solid few years. When they noticed me around September 2014, I couldn’t have been happier! @joannakuchta
instagram. Ones to watch:
@monicampraru Monica Moraru is a young artist based in Toronto, Canada who’s instagram is definitely one to watch. Her aesthetic is captivating, focusing mainly on photography and painting. I love exploring her simplistic and minimalistic style. -Elizabeth
@ccddrryyaann Christopher David Ryan never fails to surprise me by illustrating something completely innovative and hilarious. Perfect example of not taking yourself too seriously! @ -Angelique @cairusso Cailin Russo’s Instagram is easily one of my favourites, her sick individual style is impressive along with her colourful and creative Instagram. She’s a model on the rise and is always catching my. eye. @ -Elliot
@cptjek This is Jamie Kirk, he is studying fine art at Manchester, I love his use of collage and materials I think his work is defiantly one to watch.@ -Jennifer @tuulavintage Jessica Stein is the perfect mix of style and travel, with posts that will make you count down the days till your next get away. @ -Bethan
@cumhurjay Cumhur Jay is one of my favourite instagram accounts. I find his creativity and art direction very inspiring.@ -Melanie
@winnieharlow Winnie Harlow is in an inspiration. She has suffered from vitiligo since she was 4, Her instagram is a sea of positivity which is why I love her account.@ -Courtney
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