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15 MORE THAN CLICHร Featuring Jimmy Butcher with photography by Bruno L. Sicilia 19

DIAMOND IN THE RUST Jewelry by Rachel Campbell, photography by Katie Walker

28 THIS KIT IS WILD Puns provided by Hannah Amidon with photography by Andrea Ramirez

THE GIRL WITH THE TACO TATTOO Puns provided by Hannah Amidon with photography by Daniel Ramirez

ESPRESSO & SPICY OLIVES Clothing by Rebecca Ochab and photography by Andrea de la Higuera

ยกCUIDADO! Headlining Harrison Deller with photography by Daniel Ramirez

INTO THE EYES Make up by the incredible Saint Lucifer Christ Photography by Daniel Ramirez

raw EDITOR IN CHIEF Alejandra Crespo CREATIVE DIRECTOR InÃ©s Arimany PRODUCER Daniela Maduro ART DIRECTOR Maria Zapata EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Macy Jarvis

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Daniel Ramirez, Bruno L. Sicilia Emma Craft, Andrea Ramirez Andrea de la Higuera, Katie Walker CONTRIBUTING MODELS Qui Royster, Yvonne Wang MaryJo Parsley, Kharlyba Roane Alyssa Rodemsky SPECIAL THANKS Laura Casal, Harrison Deller Hannah Amidon, Rebecca Ochab Rachel Kachina, Hannah Buechler Jimmy Butcher, Civvies

raw FRIENDS Why do I feel like we are living in a fake world? Synthetic or factitious ideals are immanent in everything within sight. Real and natural are seemingly out of reach and overpriced. Raw is about counteracting this issue. Whether you immediately think of uncooked eggs or a skin abrasion, it also relates to the idea of strength and the realistic aspects of the world. Capturing artists in their natural habitat is what this issue is about. The Artist’s Issue… basically a combination of the various platforms to express oneself. Raw explores their inspiration, processes, and end product. Art has such a wide range, from installation art to jewelry design, this issue allows our readers to immerse themselves in the lives of genuine creative beings. Because their art is an extension of their thoughts and therefore it can’t be deceptive or dishonest. These hand picked artists were chosen for a reason because they aren’t producing art for show, but because it makes them complete. Stay Raw, Macy Jarvis

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He was hesitant at first, worried that it could send the wrong message. Instead of choosing a clichĂŠ tattooing phrase, he settled for his last name. Oxymoronic in the sense that one does not willingly go to a tattoo shop that will butcher the artwork, he realized that embracing his last name was catchy and can be similar to the well-known t-shirt brand Johnny Cupcakes. The Butcher, is a tattoo studio and gallery named after Jimmy Butcher, the founder. He graduated from painting and graphic design at West Virginia State University. Jimmy decided to use the gallery as a tool to create a relaxed and positive environment where ideas of creativity can thrive.

gallery as a tool to create a relaxed and positive environment where ideas of creativity can thrive. Located at 19 East Bay Street, Savannah GA, the studio itself is contrary to a conventional tattoo shop one would expect. With a welcoming environment, clean and approachable, the atmosphere of the store attracts people that might not even consider getting a tattoo. Usually people come in to look at the t-shirts and check out the gallery. Then intrigued by the sleek metallic tattoo portfolios sprawled out on the table, the customers realize the purpose of the location, to continue or start to add art to a human canvas. raw

The studio itself is a reflection of Jimmy Butcher, who has a charming calm personality. Considering himself an atypical tattoo artist, his interests are actually in design inclining towards fashion. “For me tattooing is just the tip of the ice”, Jimmy says. Currently working on two ongoing projects, he is designing shoes and jewelry. Jimmy has also designed the logo and the t-shirts sold at the store. “Tattoos are another fashion accessory.” He argues that there is no reason to have something meaningful imprinted on your skin if it is not aesthetically pleasing. Later stating, “I can’t imagine someone approaching you at the supermarket and saying, hey I noticed how meaningful your tattoo is”. For him, tattoos are all about an attractive design. Jimmy explained that his personal aesthetic changes over time and his love for Hip Hop is the only constant. Looking over his portfolio, the changes of style are clear. Even though he always tried to persuade his costumers to take risks, there is only so much he can do. The customer wants what they want. Later explaining that “The difference with painting and tattoos is that a canvas doesn’t have an opinion.”

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Gestural tattoos are his usual focus due to the influence of his Japanese mentor, which impacts his current painting and overall aesthetic. Jimmy explained that the graphic designer in him appreciates simplicity however, he feels it is about to change again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I change all the time, what I was doing a year ago has nothing to do with what I am doing nowâ&#x20AC;?. The continuous growth as an artist is definitely something that defines who he is. Jimmy Butcher, an artist who is always evolving into new industries and different mediums. Tattoos are just a small section of who he is and what he has to offer. His only hate is that he is usually only known as a tattoo artist.

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We were able to collaborate with jewelry designer Rachel Campbell as she opened up to us about her inspirations, aspirations and favorite things when it comes to color and materials. We were immediately drawn to the bulkiness and expressiveness of her pieces and wanted to convey that through a rough aesthetic and combination of textures.

into his workshop and teach me out design and problem solving. These two influences led me to discover jewelry, it was still fashion influenced but it incorporated using my hands to make objects.

How and why did you become interested in Jewelry Design? Starting at a very young age fashion and art have always been a huge influence for me, my dad is also a carpenter and when he was working on a new project he would take me

Name your favorite jewelry designers Eva Fehren, Chanel, Kate Spade

Give me three adjectives that describe your aesthetic Raw, simple, chic

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If you wouldn’t be doing jewelry, what career would you be pursuing? Um, maybe communications. When I was a kid I wanted to be a radio DJ Where do you see yourself in five years? Working for a fine fashion jewelry company in NYC… maybe Eva Fehren, I love her jewelry! Why the use of abstract shapes in your designs? I think a lot of artist strive for perfection when making and once you let go of that and see how things fall naturally its beautiful, I grew up on a farm so I was always surrounded by abstract shapes and organic forms which influence me greatly as an artist today.

In the bio of your Instagram page you have a slogan that says, “she’s to glam to give a damn”. What do you want people to think about when reading this? I have found that people feel uncomfortable when they feel “overdressed” I think there is no such thing, Kachina (the persona I created for my jewelry) is always looking glamorous no matter what the occasion, I want people to feel glamourous when wearing my jewelry and feel “too glam to give a damn” Tell us about the meaning behind the titles of your collections, such as NOT MY PROBLEM The titles of my collections come from how I feel. I feel most

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inspired when im in a “mood” weather it be sassy, mad, annoyed, ect. NOT MY PROBLEM was inspired by people bringing you into unnecessary drama that has nothing to do with you :) What is your favorite piece that you have created and why? Probably my necklace called “too glam to give a damn” it started the parade of sassy names

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If you could describe yourself with one color, which one would it be? Blush pink! I think its so classy and sexy

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For this Spring Edition we are featuring an artist who is the epitome of RAW. Hannah Buechler from sunny San Diego California is about to graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design with her B.F.A. in fibers and a minor in painting. We had the pleasure of getting to know her beautiful soul and had the opportunity to feature some of her most meaningful works of art. While spending an afternoon with her, you immediately presence her sincere and bubbly personality. During the interview she was wearing no make up at all (flawless by the way), a dress a jean jacket and some Donald J Pliner vintage shoes which she had gotten from a vintage store. When she showed us some of her pieces, you are amazed by the dedication seen in her work, it is obvious that she is meticulous and has a wide range of skills which include loom weaving, embroidery, fabric dyeing and screen-printing. Buechler is not your typical girl next door, she gets her

inspiration from nature and animals and is constantly searching for inspiration wherever she goes and whom ever she meets. We are thrilled to having her as our cover and we know that the future will only bring positive and great achievements for her. Tell us a little bit about your backgroundâ&#x20AC;Ś What made you interested in fibers, painting and installation art? I started creating art when I was 13 and instantly fell in love with painting. It was a meditative process for me while I was going through a rough couple of years when I was younger. I knew I always wanted to be a

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painter, but when I came to SCAD I realized I wanted to learn techniques I could incorporate into painting, which led me to fibers. I also began creating installations because I don't typically work 3dimensionally and I wanted to have a challenge. Installation work is a fun process but something I would still like to work on and improve. Why the use of colors such as red, orange, white and yellow in your pieces? I actually typically work with greens and yellows in my paintings but lately I have been interested in using minimal color schemes. This thought process led me to work with oranges and mainly whites. I am currently creating a series of paintings inspired by Qing dynasty textiles and while yellow was a popular color during this time period, I wanted to stay away from it because it is almost too representative of those textiles. In my mind, orange is the closest color to yellow so that is how I ended up with using fluorescent orange acrylic paint.

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Where do you get your inspiration? I derive a lot of my inspiration from viewing other artists work. I am a huge supporter of Dustin Yellin's work and always find inspiration in his work-especially his medium. I also research fashion companies such as Manish Arora, Libertine, Alexander McQueen. I am influenced by these designers because of their ability to combine fine arts with fashion more than other brands. They also all employ a lot of bead and embroidery work, which is a technique I focus on in a lot of my work. Describe your daily routines, a perfect day for you... Oh man a perfect day... I try to wake up around 9- which is very hard for me because I love sleep but also am a night owl at the same time. If I am not working on a painting I am working at the building on the computer. Lately I have been spending a lot of time updating my website and working on my portfolio. At some point during the day I must have a coffee. Overall, I weirdly thrive off of

routine, chaos, and work. I love having something to work on at all times of the day. By the end of the day I may have to go to work, I work at a restaurant, Elizabeth on 37th and also have an internship with Savannah local artist, Marcus Kenney. In some of your recent projects you have collaborated with people who are majoring in fashion and accessoryâ&#x20AC;Ś can you tell us more about the inspiration for these projects? How does fashion influence your work? I wanted to collaborate during my last year in school because I thought it would be a good experience to work with other artists. My collaboration with Esther Boller consists of a

lot of my beadwork into her beautiful, hand-knit garments. The collection is inspired by wind patterns and starlight and Boller's experiences among her childhood. Swarovski crystals sponsor the collection so I am honored and blessed to be able to work with the material they have provided. My collaboration with Annie Mummaw, accessory designer, consists of me beading and painting her textiles. Mummaw wanted to incorporate my line patterns into her accessories, which helped lead her to research the correlation between emotions and the patterns created within the brain because of the often fluctuation of feelings. For the last 4 years, I have been creating and developing these specific line paintings, so it was fun seeing them added to accessory design. Fashion has not necessarily influenced my work, but actually has challenged it. Even less than a year ago, I was strictly a fine artist and wanted to only create fine art. When I was presented with the collaborations, I was hesitant but thought of it as a challenge to work within fashion. Since working on Esther's collection, I have realized I can incorporate fine art into fashion; I just need to find the right place to do it.

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What is your dream job? It's hard to narrow down my dream job. I have been very interested in production design and creating paintings cohesive with accessory or fashion pieces being photographed. I also would love to be involved in visual merchandising-I enjoy working with power tools and building things. I would also really like to be an embellisher. It's hard to narrow it down. But whatever I end up doing, I would like to continue making my own work and have a studio practice. Tell us a joke What did the 0 say to the 8? Nice belt. What is your favorite food? I love Italian food, any pasta dish. But all Asian cuisine is what I typically crave.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your go to destination? There is a hike in San Diego, CA where I am from that is my favorite place to go (Torrey Pines). It's a trail that starts at the top of a cliff I drive up and then the trail goes down to the beach. By the time I get to the bottom, I am usually tired and sweaty that I'll jump in the water with my hiking clothes all on. It is possible to take a different trail back up which can be fun to switch it up, but it is still just as exciting going up the same way I came down. What do your tattoos mean? All of my tattoos were spontaneous but I still enjoy them. My first one says Lepidoptera, which is he scientific word for a moth. When I was younger, I had a couple weird experiences where moths came and sat on my left shoulder for a long period of time so I have always had a fascination with them. My second tattoo is just a band that goes around my left arm and it doesn't mean anything, I just liked to eat it looked and the idea. My last tattoo is a little illustration my good friend drew. I love her work and her as a friend so I wanted to have a part of her on me forever.

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You know that one awkward person in your life that is instantly charming at the same time. Well that's how I would describe Hannah Amidon. She is a freshman at the Savannah College of Art and Design and a true creative. Majoring in illustration, she is also on the SCAD Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team. Her creative puns are innocent and vulgar, creative and comedic. Hannah takes normal words and gives them a playful meaning. So at my attempt to conform to her style, take a look at my interview with her.

Why does Santa Claus have a big sack? Because he only cums once a year. Favorite artist? Jean Michelle Basquiat expressive and beautiful A nose in the television, its smellivision! abstract faces drawn onto my senior prom dress (; I had a dream of a mailbox with stripper legs. Oh itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a she mail! Drawing is good for the soul. Just a feeling.

Unique, weird, distinct, rough, simplistic style borderline real and unreal art does that make sense How do you spell Fritos? F-R-E-E-T-O-E-S Unhealthy amounts of tacos sparked friendship taco tattoo turned burrito at 80

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Vivid dreams of Rock climbing with friend amish community chasing us stumbled upon a log cabin inside the Harry Potter cast eating my favorite food pastalavista baby Accepting awkwardness

If you were an animal, which one would you be? Unicorn horns down titty bear broke the t shirt cherry Felly. If I were a 13 year old he would

Holy SHIrT family of artists hippy brother rough, no filter, funny style step dad realistic tiny painting mom the book of puns

“the sexy romper (; “ going out “the” outfit favorite place fence back home in Alabama yellow buggy parks there nothing special just attached to it garden gnomes are creepy stuck in an elevator start counting off floor tiles objects that look like feet an apple with long skinny legs dont ask why then would just take a nap

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At around 3:45 p.m. on April 29, 2017 we were impatiently waiting for Harrison Deller, an installation artist with an intriguing story. Having heard such fascinating things about the way in which he created his art, we scheduled a 3:00 p.m. interview and photo session at Alexander Hall. He was pursuing a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Painting, but at the same time was creating art with a multitude of mediums. Currently expressing himself through performance art, Harrison explained that he even began writing songs at the age of 16 as a way of self-expression. For him this was a turning point and it was where he began to acknowledge that art was necessary in order for him to live. Waiting for him to arrive, he called and apologized for being late and

mentioned that we could go up to the second floor to room 10 where his work was displayed. I was naĂŻve and believed I was going to find a bunch of painted canvas thrown on the floor. Unknowingly, I entered into a whole new world and felt as if I were living under a yellow submarine. Bizarre objects such as yellow rubber ducks, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, and random items that he clearly found in trashcans were hanging around the room. We were wandering around his workspace and analyzing every item when footsteps echoed from the hallway. Stepping outside, Harrison was approaching with a cinematographer filming his every move, sort of like what Kanye West is doing. Harrison was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans with a brown and

black checked blazer which I was drooling over. In his hands, he carried a can of pink paint, a black sweater, and a pink fluffy bucket hat. We asked him if he could bring to set a few pieces so that we could have variation and could showcase his style... and of course how could he not bring his quirky pink hat?

He greeted us with a sincere “Hola” and I could smell a mixture of whisky, cigarettes and something else under his breath and clothing… He grabbed a chair, sat down, and was ready for the interview. It was obvious that he was a little bit nervous as he grabbed a rubber duck and throughout

the interview he didn’t stop squeezing the poor duck. The choice of music was “Bachata” and due to his gestures and body movement I noticed that he was passionate and honest. He began this installation room with a friend, each bring weird objects and placing them unintentionally. Harrison mentioned that at some point he noticed that he became obsessed with his art. He would invest the majority of his time thinking, altering, and adding objects. He had a vision and wanted to change the way in which people saw the world through art. raw

During this period, he began to distance himself from his family because they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the meaning behind what he was doing. They thought he was losing it because he would constantly mention abstract topics and talk about the meaning of yellowism. Yellowism for him was a movement. On his Facebook page, there is a photograph in which he wrote â&#x20AC;&#x153;We saved the color (Yellow) and the queen/ and who will save us 2â&#x20AC;?. He mentioned that life for him was yellow with hints of its complementary color, purple.

As he began to mention his relationship with his family, I asked myself if his childhood had influenced the decisions on the choice of his objects. He didn’t directly answer my question, but rather said that he viewed children as innocent creatures who still weren’t damaged by the ideologies of society. They were untouched by all the nasty experiences that growing up and “adulting” can inflict. In a way, he had been damaged by society and through his art he wanted to create impact. He didn’t want his work to be something beautiful, but rather wanted to create art that created controversy. He shared with us one of his experiences when collaborated with a friend by holding a yellow rope in the middle of the street. They were both silent, just staring at each other and what was so fascinating

about this was the fact that the police showed up after twenty-minutes. Harrison said that someone had called the police and said that this was a political protest. Harrison was shocked, but also said that this was the beauty of art, that people could interpret the meaning of the work he was creating. “Painting for me is therapeutic, it’s a necessity.” Harrison Deller described himself to be against consumerism and all ethics. He mentioned that materialistic objects had no meaning to him and that he constantly questions the purpose of some objects and find them unnecessary. He believes art is necessary in the world. Passionately, he explained that if you are open to what life has to offer, beautiful things will sprout inspiration.

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Harrison is currently working on a new project which in my opinion is brilliant. His friend Damian, the cinematographer that followed him into the interview, records his every move. He believes that as human beings we are constantly acting and wearing a mask. We are changing who we are depending on the group of people we are surrounded by. For Harrison, it is important to go back to the recordings, and analyze his body movements, gestures and how his behavior changes depending on the situation in which he encounters himself in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect to look for answers in the art that I create, I just want to gain experience.â&#x20AC;? After having an unscripted conversation with him, I was able to confirm that he indeed was genuine and had the best intentions. His life in Ecuador and in Savannah had shaped who he was. He saw more to life than what was obvious due to his experiences and the people he decided to surround himself with. I believe that because of his dedication he will become a popular impactful artist. I found him to be all over the place in a good way. He stumbled across with his words, sometimes forgot what he was talking about but it was only because he had so much to say about the world and how he thought it could be fixed. It was impossible for him to word it correctly, because he is unapologetically amazed by the world, art, politics, and masters of the art such as Picasso. He learns from every situation and in some way it is seen and incorporated into his work.

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Why Saint Lucifer Christ? Well this has nothing to do with makeup, haha, but I was doing shrooms once and I started thinking about how my initials are 'LC' and I started thinking of clever ways to describe my personality using words that start with my initials. I thought about Lucifer Christ because I thought it was funny; I have a dark, blasphemous sense of humor. Also, I think it's an ode to my grandmothers, one is very very religious and a saint, if you ask me; the other is the complete opposite of a saint, and she has a dark sense of humor, like myself. They both got me into sewing and art, so I owe my talent to these beautiful women.

When doing make up how do you source inspiration? I find inspiration on anything. A feeling, a memory, a movie, pictures, magazines, people, social media, you name it! I think inspiration is everywhere, and I try to interpret what I see in my daily life through the makeup that I do, the paintings that I create and the garments that I sew. How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as passionate and sincere, I feel very deeply and I think the best way I can show it is through the art that I create. I'm not exactly good with words, I tend to ramble a lot, so my art says it all (I think); and even if it doesn't, I think manifesting my feelings and my thoughts into art is better than talking.

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What is the makeup look you get asked for the most? Right now, it's all about the glossy eyelid and dewy look. But I like working with people in the art community because it's always something different, so I don't repeat looks very often! That is why I enjoy doing fashion shoots, it's a new challenge every time. How did you know you were passionate about makeup? I used to shoplift a lot when I was about 18, and I started to steal so much makeup that I didn't even know what it was for. After a while, I had a pretty large collection of makeup and I started practicing funky makeup looks and soon my friends wanted me to do the makeup for their photo shoots! After a while I started to actually save money to buy makeup from some higher end brands that are mostly sold on the internet; can't steal those. But in all seriousness, before being into makeup, I am passionate about art, and I'm always excited to find new ways to express myself through different art forms.

What makes you stand out from other makeup artists? What are some of your inspiration artists? Well, I don't consider myself a professional makeup artist by any means, I have no legitimate education for the artistry, just YouTube videos. But I guess something that is different from other makeup artists is that I don't like to follow the rules! I go for the bold eye look and bold lips, I work with a lot of color and just go for it, haha! My inspiration will forever be David Bowie. I also look up to drag queens! The amount of detail and just amazing talent that goes into drag makeup is incredible!

What do you enjoy the most? Is your work as a designer completely different or similar aesthetic to your makeup? My favorite thing about creating a garment is the precision that is needed to make every piece fall together. The thinking that goes into transferring a design on paper to a flat pattern, cutting the pieces and finalizing the garment is very mathematical, and like putting together the puzzle pieces. I think my work as a designer and a makeup artist go hand in hand, because I focus a lot on the details for both things.

What sign are you? I am a Leo What are your favorite makeup products? From the few brands (that are not drugstore products) that I have tried, Limecrime is my favorite brand, from the products to the packaging. I swear by liquid lipstick, because there is nothing worse than a smeared lipstick and I am terribly clumsy, so any other lipstick that doesn't stick to my lips like cement will end up all over my face! So, raw

I recommend Velvetines (from Limecrime), the Everlasting liquid lipstick (from Kat von D), the Cream Lipstain (from Sephora) and the Velour Liquid Lipstick (from Jeffree Star Cosmetics). Do you have any beauty tips for our reader? Brush your brows (fill them in if you need to), apply highlight to the high points of your face (cheekbones, brow bone, a little on the nose and the cupid's bow) and a bold liquid lip colour that will dry matte and last a long time! There you have a easy eye-catching look that takes almost no time! Or if you are not into lipstick, opt for a pop of color in your eyes with a bright shadow or a colorful winged eyeliner! Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your daily makeup routine? I pretty much do the same thing from the question above, because otherwise I would take hours going for a funky more 'out thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; statement look and be late for work every day, haha. It already takes me about 20 minutes to get my eyebrows to look even, so I just pop on a different lip color every day or go for a cobalt blue winged eyeliner! Blue is forever my aesthetic so I use different shades of blue for eyeshadow or lipstick to complement my blue hair, that is also always a different shade of blue. And also cover up blemishes and the dark circles under my eyes caused by all the art school all-nighters; now that is some sleep and youth I will never get back.

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