1905 Magazine, June by Mariah Romero

1905 June 2015

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

It is crazy that June is here already. The two of us have just finished another semester and are ready for summer. We wanted to keep the June issue very low key but also fun to celebrate another year of college completed and another summer ahead of us to relax and make memories. This issue was inspired by the beautiful colors we see around us these days as the weather is getting warmer. So letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrate the colors from the sky, the yummy foods we find on our plates, the water, the lights we see at night from the streets or at the fair, and all the new places we have the priviledge of exploring. Another aspect of summer we are looking forward to is the simplicity. We channeled this earning for simple summer days in the layout of this issue. We hope you can enjoy this issue we worked so hard on and your summer. XOXO Darnell & Mariah

PHOTOGRAPHER. MARCO RIVERA /// MODEL. NATALIE BUCKNER /// MODEL. VALENCIA LUSK

PHOTOGRAPHER. JENNIFER CARRILLO /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. DARNELL THOMAS /// MODEL. MEG COLBURN

Photography by Andie Fuller

SALMON WITH SRIRACHA Written by Andie Fuller

And just like that we’ve made it to June, it’s time to celebrate the fact that we’ve made it 6 months into 2015 and summer fun is upon us. I suggest we all go play in the sun, the summer rain and enjoy as much good food, drink and company as possible. I wanted to share this recipe to spice up your (my) salmon game. I like to pair mine with homemade coleslaw or steamed edamame.

RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS

Here’s what you need: 1 ½ lbs salmon fillet 1 lemon, juiced 1 ½ Tbsp sriracha sauce ½ tsp sea salt 2 Tbsp parsley or cilantro, chopped 2-3 drizzles of honey Here’s what you do: Pre heat your oven to 425 F. Place parchment or oil the bottom of a baking dish. Wisk lemon juice, honey, sriracha and salt in a small bowl. Place salmon into baking dish and cover with sriracha sauce. Bake salmon for 1520 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Timing will depend on how thick the cut of salmon is. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and enjoy!

enjoy!

PHOTOGRAPHER. RAYA JADE /// MODEL. MEG COLBURN

AYSIA STIEB Written by Ana Stina Rimal It can be difficult to spend so much time and energy in school when the world is moving forward with or without us. Art school can feel like a bubble. In my personal experience, I have struggled with the prospect of going to school to learn how to write or to try to get a job or internship writing as means of learning the craft and forming connections. The fact of the matter is; it is crucial to have both. In the classroom one’s art is challenged by people it may have never interacted with before. College provides supportive and sustainable environments to experiment and grow as artists. It is important, though, to step out of the classroom and ask people to consider one’s art on a professional level. Aysia Stieb balances the tension of working as a professional photographer, interning in a museum, studying full-time at California College of the Arts, maintaining a top-notch Instagram, all while creating interesting and engaging art. I asked a few questions to Aysia about her work, her style, and her inspiration. 1905: Your work relies heavily on principles of design and it seems as though, when I look at your earlier work, this is your commercial photography influencing your personal projects. Is this perception true? Is there a duality between

the commercial and the personal or have the two developed separately from each other? AS: The two “ways of working” are completely intertwined now. I think that I used to (not very long ago) try to separate them. But recently I have been making work that uses the technical aesthetic of commercial photography, especially in food photography, to discuss something larger… or stranger and often times more personal (which is opposite of commercial). 1905: In terms of design, what is an aesthetic or style that is interesting to you? Any specific art or design inspirations? AS: In art, I am inspired all over the place by lots of things, mostly thanks to amazing professors at school who feed with me exciting work they know I will enjoy. For a general aesthetic - Northern California artists and designers and their sense of style in lifestyle, art, and design always inspire me, specifically of the 1950’s-70’s. 1905: Do you feel like your personal style reflects your interests as an artist? Who are your fashion inspirations?

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AS: I’m not sure. I think sometimes. I like jeans and comfortable clothing that also fits me well or in an interesting way, often times clean and basic. I think much of my photos and other work is “basic” in an essential, pared-down way. Not like basic b-word. ;) (maybe.) but I try to make things for what they really are or what they are trying to say. I like on-liners I art, even though they are looked down upon. For style inspiration – California style mentioned before – double denim, surfers, earth artists. I also like the designer Margaret Howell. Also Comme Des Garcons basics. Sandals and hats are cool. 1905: A lot of your work is focused on food. Could you give some insight into your relationship to food and how that may relate to your work? AS: Lately it is all and only about food. Oranges/Citrus. It is a weird, obsessive relationship I have to this subject. You are the millionth person to ask me this week “WHY FOOD?” and I’m in a strange state with it right now. It is kind of a jumping off, spiraling in different directions subject for me. Often times about sensory experience, personal relationship to the food, associations, and ideas of perfection, desire vs. necessity, and a type of slowness and meditation. It is everything?? Lol

1905: How dependent would you say the editing process is to being a photographer? AS: I think if you are working primarily with images, it is crucial. Editing, sequencing, reframing, etc. can make up half the content. Even photographers who work expansively or with an obsessive approach have some form of editing – even if it’s not about removing certain images, it is often in sequencing or installation. 1905: In relationship to art students looking to have careers in a professional setting, what is your most valuable media asset? AS: Instagram probably – for a brand it is kind of amazing and the best type of marketing right now. For an individual, it is helpful and an exciting way to keep contact with friends, acquaintances, and other artists/ galleries/brands you want to keep up with and interact with. It has harmful qualities though, so be careful! ;) 1905: In a lot of cases involving photography, your work is dependent on a person as a subject to photograph. How does this relate to a sense of collaboration? AS: Less so now, but when I am photographing a person I always want it to be a dual

Photographer. Aysia Stieb

effort, their ideas just as valid as mine in making the photo. Even if the photo is for my own purpose and not a freelance thing for them I always want to make sure the person is comfortable and represented the way they want to be.

AS: Okay there are two right now: white jeans and Tevas. I just bought another pair of Tevas: universal in black as well as white, oops. I walk a ton and they’re so crazy comfortable and look great, simple in my opinion.

1905: Do you seek out/enjoy collaboration with other artists in a more formal sense (not the relationship between subject and photographer)? What are its benefits in your work? AS: Yes! Well with some people, and with those people I want to collaborate with we often both feel the same and also feel that desire pretty quickly. When shooting I think collaboration is more frequent than not. I would like to collaborate on things other than photographs, videos, design – like collaborative curation or an exchange.

1905: When you are stuck in a stylistic rut, be it in your art or in your personal ascetic, where do you turn for rejuvenation? AS: For rejuvenation ~ THE BEACH! I try to go to the beach once a week, which has been hard lately. I feel so lucky to live by the ocean. I like the before and after moments of going to the beach as well. I think that entire experience is where I find calmness and a sense of reality or presence – it allows me to feel out where I really am. That probably makes no sense…. Also the library and also magazines…

1905: What is one clothing item/accessory that you cannot live without?

Be sure to follow Aysia Instagram (@aysia) and check out her website (aysiastieb.com)!

PHOTOGRAPHER. CHELSEA DOLLAR /// STYLIST. MARIAH ROMERO /// MODEL. AMY WEST

PHOTOGRAPHER. RENE BJORHEIM /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. CALLAN RAMIREZ /// MODEL. CASSIDY KAHLER

PHOTOGRAPHER. RENE BJORHEIM /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. CALLAN RAMIREZ /// MODEL. TAWANDA SUESSBRICH-JOAQUIM

REDUCING PLASTIC Written by Anaiah Lupton The difference between man and animal is the act of adaptation. Animals adapt to their surroundings and adjust to circumstance, where as humans change the world around them to fit their needs and adapt to the circumstances that they have created. Change is a requirement for human development and evolution, however we have created a society based off of instant gratification and we have blinded ourselves to consequences. One of our largest issues in this country is our instinct to say yes to products that promote ease, haste, quantity, and pre-packaging. In my last article I wrote about how I am spending this year transitioning to free trade clothing, and saying no to sweat shops. This act of consciousness began as a struggle and I felt like I was missing out on cute clothing. After a few months, I began to feel like I could breathe easier and I no longer felt like I was missing out on anything. This experience has inspired me to be conscious in other aspects of my life, specifically with trash. I am taking on the task to reduce my trash and say no to plastic. Although I do not plan on quitting cold turkey I plan on making subtle changes each day towards leaving a smaller plastic footprint. “Approximately 55% of 220 million tons of waste generated each year in the United States ends up in one of the over 3,500 landfills.”-Duke University, Center for Sustainability and Commerce. The plastic we accumulate everyday is typically disassociated and easily forgotten due to the trendy grab and go life style. This lack of consciousness perpetuates until we see it first hand, for instance when one finds more trash on the beach than seashells. As I have made the transition from buying sweat shop clothing to free trade clothing I have found that my fashion choices have shifted and I have found myself gravitating towards better forms of cotton and

quality fabrics over the items I used to have. It has also changed my perspective on what I need. Rather than buying in quantity I am more focused on what use the item will have in over a year from now, “how long will I find this fashionable?” or “How long will this style be ‘in’?”. These same questions can be asked when buying simple things like plastic containers, plastic utensils, and plastic food packaging-How long will I need/use? What happens to it when I am done with it? I hope that with this next transition of living minimally and reducing waste I will become more passionate about the things that I can buy over the things that I cannot buy. Part of this transition will include using more glass products such as Mason Jars. Thanks to my mom, she is helping me with this process by collecting jars for me at home to transport food, and water. These jars can be used as I make some of my own necessities such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and other day-to-day products. I have also saved some of the clothes I have outgrown to sew together bags, and napkins to reduce paper towel usage. Part of this life style will include buying products in bulk rather than buying pre-packaged items. Whole foods offers many products in bulk but they offer plastic bags and containers for transportation. Part of this mindset will involve being more conscious about providing my own bags and jars in order to retrieve groceries and house hold items. I reflected on my waste trail and realized that it is the day to day that weighs me down the most, whether it is a coffee to go, the plastic wrap around my sandwich, the straw I used in my drink, my plastic toothbrush or the packaging in my cabinets, I discovered my garbage is ubiquitous. In order to compensate for this new life style I will have to be diligent on being concenceous before going out by providing my own Tupperware, drinking glasses, and napkins. As apart of this culture I will have the most difficulty saying “no” for the times when I did not plan ahead, for instance, If I forget my drinking glass, I will

come to terms with passing up what ever is being offered out of the plastic cup. There are useful websites to look at for inspiration. I was surprised to find that there are a plethora green alternatives to plastic. Websites such as http://www.lifewithoutplastic.com/store/ and http://www.trashisfortossers.com/ offer recipes, ideas, and purchasable products. “Trash is for tossers” is especially interesting because it is a blog by Lauren Singer. Lauren Singer, Brooklyn NY, has spent the past two years creating almost zero trash. Singer was an environmentalist major in college and she found it more than necessary to not only believe in her values but also live by them. When she moved to Brooklyn she down sized and started her life over by living sustainably and creating alternatives to create zero waste. The only waste she has accumulated regularly, are the stickers on fruits and vegetables and condoms. In my sweatshop free article I discussed how the cost of fair trade clothing in comparison to other clothing averaged out to be the same. The same goes for a plastic free life style. Razors for instance, are gendered to increase profit. Razors are purchased semi regularly and are made of plastics that cannot be broken down. They usually end up in oceans and landfills. I began shaving when I was about 12. (It was terrifying but all my friends were doing it). For the past eight years I had bought razors once every other month for about $7. In short, I have spent nearly $360 on razors. I could have spent that money on a plane ticket, VIP passes to a music festival, pay for college tuition, or replace the alternator in my car. Buying a chrome, stainless steel razor costs about $45 and is a onetime buy that can be used for years. When I include items like tooth brushes, plastic sandwich bags, beauty products, plastic water bottles, feminine products, bags, gift wrapping, etc. etc. etc. etc. The numbers add up quickly and all of the sustainable products that seamed expensive at first now appear to be freeing.

“Besides, environmentalism is sexy. ”

Rather than looking at this as an animal life style of adaptation, it’s just a way of being aware of our surroundings and respecting the earth. The percentage of my time on earth is miniscule in comparison to human existence. Yet, the choices I make on trash lasts for decades. We have the power to say yes and a responsibility to say no to the things we do not need. Having less has made me feel less jaded. With each Item I have donated and discared I feel as though I can breathe easier, and the things I do own I cherish. By owning less clothes I tend to only own things I absolutely love, which makes me feel good because each day I know I will be comfortable. With fewer options I don’t feel as stressed in the morning wondering what I am going to wear. Although it sounds silly, those extra ten minutes has helped a lot with getting ready for class or sitting down to eat breakfast in less of a rush. With fewer plastics, and consuming buys, I take less trips to the store, leaving my agenda with one less errand and one less concern. When I switched to fair trade clothing and began thinking in terms of practicality I realized I don’t need eight tops with different animals and inspirational quotes on them. The same goes for my garbage trail. I don’t need trash, and neither do you. -----Besides, environmentalism is sexy. Especially if the only trash you leave behind are condoms.

PHOTOGRAPHER. MARCO RIVERA /// MODEL. AMANDA TYLER /// MODEL. NOLAN BLAIR

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