REPOSE by Roam Boulder

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Soulful Samples in Rap: Bridging Generations and Genres

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe

Abstract Art: Indigenous Ceramics

Comfort in the Cold

Abstract Art: Translating Reality

REPOSE: The Playlist

Alessia Redwine

Tylyn King

Photo by Mason Hunter

Tylyn King

Rue Murray Rhett Kaya

As we invite you into the world of repose, we encourage you to participate in a personal pause. As our minds attempt to piece together the seemingly never-ending puzzle of things we need to get done and the undetermined endeavors of our futures, we often lose connection to beauty in the everyday. We overlook the little moments, the ones that make the sides of our lips perk up and the corners of our eyes crease. While the bustle of life wraps its arms around us, take the time to notice the intricate designs that the cracks on the sidewalk make, the stillness of the air before the wind rushes through your fingers, and the sly way the person next to you is quietly dancing to their playlist on the bus. Allow your mind to rest and indulge in the complimentary aspects of the world.

Take curiosity in the everyday.

Editor in Chief, Abigail Wiegmann Deputy Editor in Chief, Grace Thorburn

Photo by Jackson Champagne

Alessia Redwine

his month’s issue of Roam focuses on returning to origins and childhood. My childhood was centered around music and has played a large role in shaping me into the woman I am today. One of the greatest feelings is hearing a familiar song from my childhood in a modern song today. When I hear samples of the soul music I was raised on, it feels like a full circle moment for me and reminds me of the times I would spend listening to music with my dad or driving home from school with my grandma. Today, I find myself hearing familiar beats and songs in contemporary music, and I have a burning desire to find out what song is being played beneath the layers of the new sounds. It reminds me of the importance of how artists continue to inspire and uplift one another. There is an abundance of samples used in all genres of music, but the most effective is when a soul song is used to enhance a contemporary rap song. By doing this, artists can reconstruct the way a song makes you feel. The artists I’ve selected are all black artists and in the same way that the Black community turns tragedies into triumphs, these black rappers have recreated the blues into a liberated funk.

One of the first samples I remember hearing was when I heard Ice Cube’s cool track, “It Was a Good Day.” I was driving in the car with my dad and instantly remembered hearing the same sound in the same car, on a different day. The melody I heard was from the Isley Brother’s “Footsteps in the Dark”. Ice Cube says that what spurred him to create the song was his life at the time (1) The ease he felt juxtaposed with the rage during the summer of 1992 due to the unjust murder of Rodney King. By using a soulful sample, Ice Cube offered some relief to the black community by reminding his audience of the good days that still happen amid the chaos. 8

By the time I was in high school, I had acquired my musical taste. During this time, I was still listening to soulful artists like Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin but I began to dive into listening to rap - specifically 90s rap. One artist I kept in rotation was Missy Elliott. One of my favorite songs I kept on repeat was “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”. I loved how the funk made me feel liberated, but the soulful sample reminded me of my roots. I later found that the sample was “I Can’t Stand the Rain” by Ann Pebbles. The original makes you want to curl up with a joint like Zoe Kravitz at the end of episode 1 in High Fidelity, but Missy Elliot and (producer) Timbaland’s version makes you want to dance in the rain. Missy Elliot released “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” a few years after Ice Cube’s release of “It Was a Good Day”, during this time the black community found themselves in yet another dark time. It was the summer of 1997, only a few months after the unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G (2). In the community’s time of grief, Missy Elliot stepped up to the throne to create a completely new sound one that could heal and continue to legacy within the hip-hop industry. Finally, a sample that is as iconic as the original. These are two songs that frequently rotate through my playlists depending on my mood. This mash-up integrates generations of people who love soul music and appreciate conscious rappers. A song that our parents may recognize as Ms. Jackson’s sensual “Any Time, Any Place” our generation knows it as “Poetic Justice.” Kendrick Lamar’s song also nods at Jackson’s role in the movie Poetic Justice, co-starring with Tupac Shakar. Kendrick Lamar released this single at the beginning of 2013 and worked with producer Scoop DeVille. This dynamic duo worked together on “The Recipe” which is featured on the same album, good kid, m.A.A.d city. In an interview, Producer DeVille says, “[Janet Jackson’s ‘Any Time, Any Place’] hit me in a certain way, and I started vibing with it, created the record, and I knew it was going to be for somebody special” (3).

In one way or another, it’s poetic justice that all these iconic artists hold homage to the artists who came before them. By continuing to draw inspiration from one another, these artists can honor the stories that an older generation recited and find ways to make the stories their own. Ice Cube, Missy Elliot, and Kendrick Lamar are just some of the rappers that have impacted my taste in music. The Isley Brothers, Ann Peebles, and Janet Jackson remind me of my parents and my grandparents - the people who raised me to appreciate music and inspired me to continue to tell their stories while I write my own. Photo by Maya Baumann

Photos by Jackson Champagne

Photos by Mason Hunter, Sam Nelson, Maya Baumann

Photos by Avery Krenzke and Sebastian Arnavat

Ancestral Puebloans were prominent in southwestern Colorado, northern Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Utah. They were influenced by Mimbres ceramics utilizing ‘black on white’ color patterns and negative painting. Geometric abstraction also took place in Ancestral Puebloan ceramics, along with ‘zigzag’ or ‘stepping’ motif patterns. When painting, they practiced very fine lines, and used those lines through shapes and patterns to convey overall abstract imagery.

ndigenous Peoples’ Day takes place October 9, to bring attention to Indigenous culture, history, and the many oppressive issues of the Indigenous community. To celebrate and provide awareness of Indigenous cultures, this article discusses native North American ceramics in the southwest region of Arizona, New Mexico, southern Colorado, and southern Utah. This articles also serves to acknowledge Indigenous art goes beyond the euro-centric perspective of defining ‘fine arts’ as purely sculpture, painting, and architecture. In many ways, Indigenous people across the continent both historically and contemporarily expressed art throughout objects with utility in mind—such as bowls, shoes, baskets, and regalia. Please keep in mind I am not of any indigenous background, and everything discussed in this class I learned in a university classroom. I do not intend to tell exactly how Indigenous culture is— since that varies in communities—instead I intend to share that Indigenous culture is so much more in its artistry than many

Roam Boulder is a magazine set in Colorado that strives to shed light on local cultures. As such, Indigenous art and cultures in the Southwest and Colorado region are an essential part of what makes up Roam Boulder’s cultural origins. Since Repose focuses on recollecting back to one’s origins and never losing one’s identity and values under pressure, Indigenous art and cultures are ideal to be featured in this print. Despite efforts to erase Indigenous cultures, they are still prevalent. Abstraction is a theme in Repose which is found in several Indigenous arts as they visually translated animals and spiritual figures into shapes and motifs. Mimbres in New Mexico expressed a hachure pattern in their ceramics—using lines to convey abstract shapes and directions. Complex geometric patterns and motifs in Mimbres ceramics often expressed narrations of myths and symbolic animals. This imagery utilizes abstraction to represent narrations and symbols. One example of this is a common bat motif, which suggests trading and contact with Meso-America, and is represented by a bat myth associated with the underworld. Fish, women, men, and macaws also appeared on Mimbres ceramics. Negative space in-between the shapes was used in these repetitive motifs, along with balanced asymmetry. The bowls used ‘black on white’ colors and clay to convey the negative space. Please remember it is disrespectful to view Mimbres ceramics with punctured holes. Mimbres bowls with holes were placed on deceased buried bodies and many were stolen from graves and photographed or stored in museums.

Photo by Camron White

The Hohokam people are most prominent in the southern Arizona region. Both Mimbres and Ancestral Puebloan ceramics utilized a coiling method of combining long circles or coils. Instead, Hohokam implemented a paddle and anvil technique of flattening the clay with a paddle against a mold. They used red paint on buff clay in their ceramics. Instead of the geometric lines and sharp abstraction in Mimbres and Ancestral Puebloan ceramics, Hohokam bowls had wavy lines to indicate a river motif. These lines were a form of abstract symbolism conveying rivers and their importance to Hohokam people and society, as they built a colossal network of canals to survive and send water through.

The bowls draw attention to Indigenous issues such as Christianity and alcoholism. The figures also reference a contemporary contrast of native Americans watching the Super Bowl and participating in traditional festivals. Preserving and respecting these traditional practices is essential to ensure the rich cultures of Indigenous people, since that is an important part of their identity that can often be objectified, exploited, and diminished. As people living on native land, it is vital to respect Indigenous traditions, and remember the history of people attempting to erase those Indigenous cultures. Keeping boundaries of knowledge—only learning what is meant to be viewed to outsiders and not certain ceremonies—is also very important.

The ceramic techniques and styles discussed follow historically traditional ceramics, however Indigenous people today still reference these practices in the same manner. Diego Romero’s bowls can be seen on display at the Denver Art Musuem, including Agents of Oppression 1993, Bar Flies 1995, and The Drinker 1993. Made of ‘black on white’ paint and clay using negative space, Romero’s ceramics reference historical Ancestral Puebloan and Mimbres ceramics.

Bar Flies Diego Romero (left) Image: Denver Art Museum Agents of Oppression Diego Romero (below) Image: Denver Art Museum

Photos by Camron White, Sebastian Arnavat, Avery Krenzke

Photos by Mason Hunter, Camron White, and Sam Nelson

Photos by Aidan Roof

Abstract Art

Sculpture and three-dimensional artists have also explored the abstract genre. Yayoi Kusama fills a whole room’s space with vibrant colors and abundant circles. Strolling through her installations brings a sense of otherworldliness within minimalistic spots, such as her Infinity Mirror Rooms which gives an illusion to a neverending room. Nick Cave’s Sound Suits are outfits worn to cover the whole body in very bright colors, abstract shapes, and soft textures. Intended to conceal the wearer, the suits comment on prejudice of race, gender, class, and more through physical appearance.

Tr a n s l a t i n g R e a l i t y Tylyn King

bstract art is about pushing the boundaries of art, contemplating reality, and visually translating one’s mind and thoughts into the artwork itself. Abstract art can be minimalistic featuring simple shapes and colors—or much more complex. Many may be quick to categorize abstract art as only shapes, yet abstract art is about visualizing concepts in unfamiliar ways. The genre itself is attempting to capture vague and immaterial ideas, such as the human unconscious, emotions, values, the future. If the genre’s subject has no boundaries, then why should the definition, techniques, and concept of abstract art have boundaries? Allow the medium to be free, regardless of reasoning, shapes, or concrete reality. For many, it is natural to apply reason and categorize the surrounding world. An e x a m p l e of that categorization is applying emotions to colors, stating that people have hands and eyes, or ‘Dionysus’ by Barnett Newman even that Image courtesy of people are National Gallery of a certain political ideology. Abstract art challenges that instinct, urging the mind to connect reality to shapes, making sense out of what seems like nothing. Yet this can give many interpretations—where one person sees red, another sees love or anger. The human mind

itself is much like abstract art—vague, intangible, without reason. That is why many artists are drawn to capturing the u n c o n s c io u s , and other mysteries of ourselves and reality. Some create and translate the unknown into more realistic art, others into abstract.

‘Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away’ by Yayoi Kusama Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

‘Untitled’ by Jean-Michel Basquiat Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

splattering paint. Several of Newman’s paintings were painted on a large canvas in a difficult way. When observed closely, one cannot see any paint strokes—which to this day has never been recreated. Another painter, Jean-Michel Basquiat, features abstraction with the use of human figures as main subjects. Basquiat’s Per Capita 1981 narrates a story of racism in class and capitalism through abstract figures, lines, shapes, and words.

Emotions are a prime subject for abstract art as they drive psychology and one’s thoughts and decisions in life. The abstract art market sometimes places more value on certain art pieces than others. Both in the economic value, and in the artwork being more worthy of high museums and ‘fine art,’ this issue gives more impoance to trends in abstract art such as shapes. To please this market, some artists create for that value, instead of expressing themselves. When money dictates artistic creation, the importance of those emotions and vagueness can be lost. Rather than creating abstract art to ponder on reality, some create it to impress others among the art market. In abstract painting, Jackson Pollock and Barnett Newman are painters recognized for their notable techniques and methods. In many of his artworks, Pollock forms a web of confusion by dripping and

‘Sound Suit’ by Nick Cave Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

In reference to abstract photography, it can be difficult to blur the lines between surrealism and abstraction. Still, photographers strive to exceed the medium’s realistic boundaries. Haruhiko Kawaguchi ‘ZATSURAN’ by takes photographs of Haruhiko Kawaguchi couples in vacuumImage courtesy of sealed shrink-wraps. Photographer Hal In Kawaguchi’s Va c u u m-S e a l e d Packs of Love, the couple’s bodies are distorted and held close together, appearing as more abstract forms than real humans.

Abstract art is malleable, it can be extravagant in bright colors overflowing rooms, or it can be minimalistic in one large red rectangle. In coordination with the abstract genre, Repose strives to return to minimalism to reflect on life and one’s values. 27

Photos by Sam Nelson and Mason Hunter

How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Rue Murray

or college students, travelers, minimalists and more, putting together a cohesive and compact wardrobe is crucial. Capsule wardrobes are efficient vessels for creating a wardrobe that is subjective to you while catering to a compact lifestyle. The most important part of building this kind of wardrobe is versatility. Having pieces that can go with each other is the best way to keep the number of pieces you own minimal. It’s best to stic k to a color palette that is flattering while allowing the clothes to still be interchangeable. Neutrals are always a safe option--but never feel like you need to shy away from color. If you do decide to embrace color, it is wise to also have pieces that are black or white. These two colors can be paired with most other colors which makes them easily interchangeable.

Basics and staples should make up the base of your wardrobe. These should be compiled of shirts, pants, skirts, dresses etc. that have little to no patterns. They should be neutral in color, such as black or white. These basics can go with any outfit and help to establish a solid set of basics in a wardrobe. Statement pieces come next on the list as they are the best way to establish your personal style within a capsule wardrobe. These pieces should be loud, unique, colorful, or just pieces that have a bit more appeal than a basic. A good statement piece creates interest without overwhelming the outfit. It also helps when the statement piece in some way compliments the basic or staple you pair it with. Shoes, accessories, and any other small add-on help to make outfits cohesive. There is a bit more room to add accessories in a capsule wardrobe as they don’t take up as much space as clothing. With that in mind, a few staple accessories can easily enhance most outfits. Having a black and a brown belt adds a new level of versatility. Shoes should also be basic and often a pair of black shoes or boots and white sneakers go with most, if not all outfits. Any other accessory such as jewelry, sunglasses, or bags all help to bring personality to an outfit. You can stick with the same necklace every day, or have a few that you stack or interchange. Accessories are the best way to elevate an outfit, so don’t shy away from having at least a small collection of them. Lastly, have fun and use your own subjective judgment to pick these pieces out for your own capsule wardrobe. Having a general idea of what goes into a capsule wardrobe is important, but taking your own creative liberty is what makes it your own. Photos by Tylyn King and Camron White 32

Photos by Bell Piccirillo and Camron White 33

s fall approaches, American society adapts to several yearly trends like pumpkin spice, a rewatching of ‘Gilmore Girls,’ and the same white fisherman sweater that Rory Gilmore is known for wearing throughout the show and likely your Pinterest boards. There is a certain simplicity when it comes to fall fashion. One might attribute this to the weather. Bulky brown jackets, silky scarfs, and of course, Uggs, dominate our closets. But beyond these material trends, there seems to be a common urge to feel warm. We gravitate towards things that make us feel cozy or comfortable, maybe because of how cold and sad the gloomy weather may make us feel. We want to bundle up in something overbearing, like a massive quilted blanket, or a mug of warm apple cider. Our bedrooms become a pillow fort; our workplaces and schools, a sacred shelter of warmth; our friends, a lifeline; our clothes, a shield. Nobody does cozy better than Caitlyn Covington, a coveted fall influencer known for her annual ‘Christian Girl Autunm’ fall photoshoots. Each year, the internet obsesses over ‘Christian Girl Autumn,’ a meme, trend, and lifestyle dedicated to fall and all the wonders that come with it. These influencers post a barrage of photos each year featuring their loving husbands, joyful babies, and perfectly polished Marc Fisher boots. Vermont, Conneticut, and Maine are just a few of the picturesque locations they travel to. Whether it is staying in HGTV-style cottages or walking their golden retriever through a fivestar gated community, they post it all, much to the internet’s enjoyment. We often use social media as an escape from reality. If we cannot reach our goals, afford the dress, or make that twenty-ingredient pasta, someone else can. We continue to bask in this web of online possibilities, possibilities that we never quite want to make possible. ‘Christian Girl Autumn’ is just another example of this. While these influencers have a large fanbase, there is particular adoration from the youth, more commonly known as Gen Z.

But why does Gen Z latch onto these thirty-year-old women in beige fedoras and dark maroon shawls? They certainly do not reflect Gen Z’s own fashion taste. It is the comfort. We have no idea where we will end up, what we will look like, where we will work, or what we will wear. The simple outfits of influencers like Caitlyn offer us soothing escape and validation. These influencers offer up stability, a nice suburban home, luscious Anthropology furniture, and a healthy family. Most Gen Zers today are embarking on life in the real world, which can be a scary place full of uncertainty and coldness. These feelings of uncertainty can be amplified by the frigid weather and urges to lock ourselves in our rooms during the second half of the year. ‘Christian Girl Autumn’ shows us a potential future, a future that looks inviting, calm, and joyful. In our attempts to soothe our stress, depression, and sadness, we often find ourselves going back to our roots. Pumpkin patches, hot chocolate, and early 2000s sit-comes remind us of our youth. A childhood where the only thing we had to worry about was the weather outside, as we hoped for a snow day. Things like ‘Christian Girl Autumn,’ and pumpkin spice lattes provide the warmth we seek to muster for our future and replicate from our childhood. Fall fashion trends and fall trends, in general, provide us with a sense of security and comfort in times when we most need it. 37

Photos by Tylyn King and Caitlynn Pederson

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cellophane The First Take Kiss City Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party Human Behavoir Solid Wet Dream Glasgow Normal Girl Be Sweet I Know You Paper Bag Andromeda Spring indygar Your Best American Girl Homage Allison No Hard Feelings Sorry Not Sorry Picture Me Better Kill Her Freak Out The Crystal Lake

FK Twigs Fiona Apple Blondshell Courtney Barnett Björk MUNA Wet Leg Jockstrap SZA Japanese Breakfast Faye Webster Fiona Apple Weyes Blood Angel Olsen Adrianna Lenker Mitski Mild High Club Soccer Mommy Wolf Alice Lewis OfMan Weyes Blood Samia Grandaddy

Photo by Mason Hunter

Photo by Tracy Baumann

Photo by Mason Hunter

Garrett Botsch Liv Gewanter E d w i n Mc A r t h u r Isaac Saegesser Abigail Wiegmann Gr a c e T h o r b u r n Ha l l i e Ha n n u m

Cr e a t i v e D i r e c t o r s

Maya Baumann M a c k Ha m m o n d

S e n i o r Gr a p h i c D e s i g n e r s

Ty l y n Ki n g Camron White

Directors of Photography

Gia Boudreau Ja c k s o n C h a m p a g n e

Photo Editors

Mi a D i n o r c i a Ben Bridy Rey Eiras Jo s i e Fu r s t

He a d S t y l i s t He a d Fa s h i o n D e s i g n e r He a d s o f Ha i r & Ma k e u p

R h e t t Ka y a

Ma r k e t i n g D i r e c t o r

No r a h Ha m p f o r d

Mu s i c D i r e c t o r

Bell Piccirillo

Director of Videography

M a x Ia n n i n i Ka m Mo n s e f i

Mo d e l i n g D i r e c t o r s

Ta r r a h Co n n o l l y Na t e Si e g f r e i d

Art Directors

President Vice President Editor in Chief Deputy Editor in Chief Tr e a s u r e r

Mi a D i n o r c i a Ma r i s s a R a u z i Jo r d a n S a l a d i n o

Stylists

Ha i l e e Ha w k i n s Rey Eiras Jo s i e Fu r s t Gr a y C a r s t e n s e n Ke n d a l l E a r l e y

Makeup Artists

Ma y a B a u m a n n E d w i n Mc a r t h u r Ma c k Ha m m o n d G a b o Pa g e Gia Boudreau Allie Leech

Gr a p h i c D e s i g n e r s

Mo d e l s _ Mi a D i n o r c i a Marissa Rauzi Anna Longval Garrett Bostch Maya Baumann Mi c h a e l R o b i n s o n Cicilia Dunham A b b y Cr a i n M a x Ia n n i n i Gr a y C a r s t e n s e n Ben Bridy Issac Saegeser L i b b y No r d v a l Liv Gewanter Angelina Christos S a m Ne l s o n Ty l y n Ki n g Ha i l e e Ha w k i n s Ka l e b Ha w k i n s M a a n a s Kr i s h n a n S o f i e Im Em i l y Z h o u Ka r i n a O p a l s k i E t h a n Ng u y e n Victoria Orozco R u e Mu r r a y Sirisai Phanekham Ka m Mo n s e f i A l e x a n d e r To r r e y Olivia Overton Sophanara Thann Ta r r a h Co n n o l l y Na t e Si e g f r i e d Rey Eiras Alessia Redwine Lacey Rubinstein Jo r d a n S a l a d i n o Sanne Arnold

Photographers_ Sebastian Arnavat Tr a c y B a u m a n n Maya Baumann Em m a B o r g Ja c k s o n C h a m p a g n e Camilla Gutierrez M a s o n Hu n t e r Av e r y Kr e n z k e Ty l y n Ki n g S a m Ne l s o n G a b o Pa g e Bell Piccirillo Aidan Roof Ya s h T h a p l i y a l Camron White C a i t l y n n Pe d e r s o n

Photo by Tylyn King