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THE CRAFT ISSUE a magazine/celebration of analog photogrpahy
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Dear readers, we have arrived at the 5th edition of Visionarios, we are really grateful for your following and contributing. Feel free to explore this spring gothic witchy issue “The Craft”… a slight reference to the movie from the 90’s. The journey of our hero goes on… after leaving the Krimson King, he’s already flying away to the next episode. Check out our blog and all our social media… your support is always so much appreciated!! Jacopo Manfren
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Editor / Director Jacopo Manfren
Editor At Large Jane Owen
Fashion Editor Bailee Edgington
Illustrations Ireen Zielonka, Kim Kyne, Djingo
Public Relation Lauren Thomas, Keri Ann Kimball
Graphic John Kellerman Writers Jacopo Manfren, Jane Owen, Bailee Edgington Contributors Kyle Forrest Burns, Sophie Elgort, Drew Brando, Shanna Fisher, Paolo Castiglioni, Franco Lorenzon, Jeff Linett, Gordon Banh, Saint Ivy, Elisabetta Ciranni, Cristina Vittoria Marazzi, Alex Marshall King
Special thanks: VoilĂ Gallery, Brooks Institute Santa Barbara, Bottega Joop, Renee Esebag, Elite Fashion Academy LA, Kimberly Goodnight, Stella Simona
Visionarios Magazine has been registered at the Civil Court of Milan in the 27 of july 2012 with number 291
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OUR ICON Madchen Amick - p. 16 THE GUY WE FOLLOW Neil Jackson - p. 28 FASHION ON FILM p. 34 A TREND REPORT NYC Fashion Week - p.76 GUYS ON FILM Alex Marsh King - p. 82 PEOPLE OF PERSONALITY Gary Berkowitz - p. 92 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN LALALAND p.100 AN ART DOSSIER Andrea Kowch - p. 104 THE MOVIE WE WATCHED The Company Of The Wolves - p. 110 Hotel Fear - p. 112 A MODERN PHOTONOVELAS p. 116 THANK YOU p.125
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photography Kyle Forrest Burns artwork Ireen Zielonka “In the mowing” pictures shot with Hasselblad 503cw on Ilford HP5 film
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THE SEASON OF THE WITCHES MäDCHEN AMICK photography and text Jacopo Manfren @ MS Mng styling Bailee Edgington illustration Ireen Zielonka
I recognized Mädchen the moment she enters the room, beautiful long longs walking towards me at the Chateau Marmont. Shelly Johnson: Twin Peaks, Aunt Wendy: The Witches of The East End its her, and she’s sitting with me, I cant believe it! Her physique is flawless, wearing a long lace dress with a slit on the side, braided sandals, honey bronze skin, shining green eyes with a bohemian touch. Mädchen, welcome! Let’s get started with, I have always been curious.....what does your name mean? (smiling) you’re right, it’s curious, it comes from my german origins and it means“cute little girl” a sort of old fashion name… Can you tell me about you and where you are from? Im from Reno, Nevada, I’m american, coming from second generation of canadian’s and I have beautiful memories of my childhood: both my parents were working in the casinos, my father was a musician, my mother a dancer, they were both really handsome, I grew up in an artistic environment. I was often traveling with my dad on his tours around the US, it was a great chance for me to see the world… from there, the desire of leaving my everyday life and escaping from my country life grewstronger and stronger; it was nice, my life was safe but I wanted more.
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shoe Alberto Biani In the opening and above dress Designs, Natalie B,Clergerie earrings Erickson Beamon Rocks dress Intrepid byGelareh AEOC, fur Guess,cuf shoes Robert 18
opening page: dress Patricia Bonaldi, cuff Natalie B, earrings Erickson Beamon Rocks, shoes Mambrini
What kind of girl were you? A dreamer? Yeah, sort of‌ I like company but also staying by myself. My friends were usually adults, not people of my age, like the friends of my mother. I had a lot in common with them. I knew I didn’t want to stay in Reno for all my life. My dream was to become a ballerina in NYC, I started my journey in the local theaters: the first play I was in was with my friends, it was about some kids in a reformatory, pretty sad but intense.
What’s happen then? My parents gave me permission to move to LA when I was 16, and that is when I started my career in fashion with Elite Models, and I was only 5’6. I have always been professional and eager to work! I have really done everything: from dancing in music videos, extra work, to modeling for commercials… LA was really cool, it had a very strong community of artists, everyone made you feel at home. What about the meeting with David Lynch (who changed your life)? That was a really intense period of my life: during that time I was recording two pilots of other shows that became really popular: the pilot for Baywatch with David Hasselhoff and Star Trek… I was called for a role on Twin Peaks the same time. Did you already know the director? Yes,I saw his movie “Dune”, its visual aesthetic caught my eye, it was a bizarre and experimental movie. The meeting with him and Johanna (Ray, casting director) was really pleasant, they were so nice and down to earth. I guess I impressed him, the role of Shelly Johnson was written right after he saw my audition. Let’s talk about her Shelly’s character was for me sort of a reconnection with my old life in Reno and I was totally taken by the mastery of the story, the whole cast was amazing. I became really close with Dana (Ashbrook), Lara (Flynn Boyle) and Eric (Da Re), while Peggy Lipton and Piper Laurie were the veteran, they were always ready to give advice or help… And after that, the big boom came and we were suddenly famous! We went all over the world to promote the show, were we doing interviews, magazine covers and even a spread in Vogue and Rolling Stones… it was fun but I’ ll admit this was the least interesting part of my job, acting is definitely the first, I’m proud to call myself a working actress. We are all a bit sad of the sudden cancelation of the show “The Witches Of The East End”, but we’re super excited for the coming back of “Twin Peaks” (that will be shot in april) and we look forward to seeing Shelly, Dale and all the cast 25 years after, like the “prophecy” of Laura in the Black Lodge… The fans are waiting, and a big movement has crossed from Europe to the US, protesting “The Witches Of The East End” to come back. Goth, Witchcraft and Mystery are inspirations for our upcoming photo shoot at The Voila Gallery here in Hollywood… Any future projects? My first occupation has always been being a mom, for a long time now. I have two kids in their twenties now… when they were born, me and my husband traveled to several different places (Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Massachusetts), to avoid the environment of the show business in LA, but now I’m back! I have many ideas; I wrote a movie with also some autobiographical note (a mother and a daughter) and I know I would be a great producer!
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dress Halston Heritage, silk scarf Pitsart Foulard D’Arte
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dress Sue Wong, cuff and earrings Erickson Beamon Rocks, dress Marant, fur Guess L’Enfant Terrible 22 shoes Isabel
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dress Ministry of Style, cuff and earrings Erickson Beamon Rocks, shoes Mambrini
make up artist Cynthia Rose @ Exclusive Artists using MAC Cosmetics hair stylist Michael Solis @ Grid Agency stylist assistant Bridgette Denise illustration Ireen Zielonka story shot on Nikon F801 camera on Kodak Portra 160 film
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THE KNIGHT
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portraits Jacopo Manfren @ MS Mng styling Bailee Edgington
jacket Ted Baker, shirt Versace vintage, necklace Ankh by Raquel Honorè (opposite page): suit Matiere, shirt Kennington, sweater American Apparel, watch Moods of Norway
shirt Kennington, sweater American Apparel, jacket Moods of Norway, pants Ted Baker (opposite page) suit Ted Baker, sweater American Apparel, shoes Moreschi, pocket square Pitsart
grooming Rene Maldonado Cortez story shot with Nikon F801 on film Kodak PlusX 125
“Key Keepers” painting by Iliya Zomb
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Andrea Kowch, “The cape”, acrylic on canvas, 84x60
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photography Sophie Elgort styling Drew Brando
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model Leanne@New York Models makeup Deborah Altizio hair styling Kiet Phong story shot with Mamiya 654afs and Canon EOS Elan Tie camera on Kodak Portra 400 film dress Bariano, shoes Badgley Mischka, earrings Alberto Parada, ring Nidda 37
Shelley AND Bobby photography Shanna Fisher styling Bailee Edgington
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her (center): jacket vintage Hache Archivi Mazzini, dress Hache, total look Diesel glasses Dsquared2, shoes Casamadre him (right): total look Au Jour Le Jour Garรงon, glasses Jil Sander, shoes Casamadre
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on her: slip dress Style Stalker, top dress Aml Clubwear, shoes IIJIN, necklace and bracelet Natalie B, socks stylist own on him: sweater, shirt and pants Moods of Norway, shoes Carlo Pazolini
Nick, USA @ Envy Models LA Levi’s denim vest and shorts, vintage flannel shirt him (left): suit Alessandro dell’Acqua, shirt Eton, sunglasses vintage Archivi Mazzini, shoes Memento Duo 56
her (right): jacket and Ministry sunglasses Archivi Mazzini, dressTom Gap, dress of vintage Style, shoes ASK’A, necklace Tom Jewelry, shoes Casamadre earring Hatti Chai, rings Amarilo, sunglasses CRAP Eyewear Diane, USA @ Pinkerton Models LA BDG jumper stylist ‘s own jewelry
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on her: Jacket & skirt Capulet, top Irish Latina,anklets Natalie B, bracelet Bones & Feathers, ring Amarilo on him: jacket Azul by Moussy, shirt Moods of Norway, pants Artistix, shoes- Carlo Pazolini, sunglasses LURA
Uliana, Russia @ Pinkerton Models LA her: jacket, Golden Goose boots, Evil Twin bustier Trulythrifted Madly Deeply t-shirt, him: shirt Bugle Boys, pants OP, jacket Levis 46 MinkPink vest
makeup Gabriela Lara hair styling Rene Cortez assistant stylist Bridgette Denise story shot with Mamiya 654afs and Canon EOS Elan Tie camera on Kodak Portra 400 47 film 47
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Malea, Hawaiibelt her (center): Robert, USA jacket Republic, skirt Ilaria Nistri bolero, fur and pantsBanana Philipp Klein, Gianluca Capannolo, gloves @ Pinkerton Models LA him (left): @ Valentino LA Models shirt MĂźnn, trousers Caruso Mario Staring At Stars dress, her(left): Zara shirt total look Ilaria Nistri flower crown Headband
make up Doneisha Benton using Street Saint Cosmetics hair Erika Barquinero and Doneisha Benton from models Robert Mitchell @ Independent Men, Alex Kelly@Women Elite Fashion Academy make up Matteo Bartolini www.elitefashionacademyla.com stylist assistants Giacomo Tagliati, Gianluca Zappoli Photo Assistant Nicola CordĂŹ story to shot with Mamiya RZ Thanks Martina Frascari 6x4,5 on Kodak TriX 400 film Story shot on Mamiya 645 camera on Kodak Portra 160 film 61 49
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tuxedo and pants Luisa Spagnoli, tie Philipp Plein, clutch C&G by Clerig
model Anastasia@Fashion hair and make up Les Garcones De La Rue story shot with big format camera on Kodak Portra 400 and Kodak TXP film
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Vessel photography Jeff Linett all the clothes by Dan Richters
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leather vest Line Knitwear, shorts Blank NYC, necklace vintage shoes Jennifer Harley
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When Home Aone... photography Saint Ivy styling Elisabetta Ciranni
photography Ben Horton styling Serena Duffin total look Erika Cavallini Semi Couture, hat Richard Plank
dress Soho De Luxe, hat Richard Plank, scarf American Vintage
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GEOMETRIES IN SHADES photography Paolo Castiglioni styling Cristina Vittoria Marazzi
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Andrea Kowch, “The merry wanderers”, acrylic on canvas, 36x48
POWDER STARDUST Gary Berkowitz text Bailee Edgington
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Most of us won’t probably recognize his face… he isn’t an actor, a personality of the small screen, but looking at his visual work, everyone will surely be familiar with it. The picture of David Lynch holding Isabella gently, a touch in black and white, shot by Helmut Newton, is in the history of the noirish photography, and he “created it”. Gary Berkowitz has been one of the most famous american make up artists from the golden age of fashion of the 80’s and the 90’s, with tons of covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar and countless Hollywood moviestars. Today Gary is an handsome distinguished guy, with a nice little dog, living in a grand spanish building in West Hollywood.
opposite page: Isabella Rossellini for Vogue Spain Kate Moss for Vogue UK next pages: Nicole Kidman for Vogue Australia
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I met him in his apartment, outside a marble fountain with a cherub between palms and yacarandas, inside a nice collection of paintings and sketches from the 1920 – 1930, dark wooden forniture and interesting piece of antiques here and there. Tell me a little about “Gary” I grew up in Detroit I went to University Of Michigan, where I studied environmental design then realized I wasn’t a school person. I wanted to be at the Discos and partying with my friends. I loved the glamour and lights. After leaving UOM I went to Woodberry University to study Fashion Design. Well that didn’t work out either clearly. Why Makeup, at what age did you find yourself becoming interested? Growing up I would read all of my moms Vogues, I was fascinated by them. I eventually started to do makeup on my girlfriends, then later on is when I decided to go to cosmetology school. I was selling clothes at that time and a dear friend of mine, photography student, was calling me to help him managing the shootings for the school. There I noticed make up and the idea came in my mind. At the time I didn’t even know you could have a career as a professional Makeup artist. I soon started testing with students at the Art center to build my book. What was your inspiration? I loved Diana Ross and the Supreme’s… these great black beauties were shining in their showgirls makeup and I was constantly dreaming about it listening to their music
Where did you go from there? I went to Milan to build a book in Europe. I knew Italians would give me a chance, Paris, no way, they were like a closed book. I met Beatrice, owner of Beatrice International Models and she became my agent; it was a really nice time even if the money was not too much: I was running around Milan, always under grey skies, but I had fun in the studios all over the city! Manuela Pavesi, at that time the editor of Italian vogue, hired me for my first important job. I built a strong book over there and came back to America and started shooting non stop. Matthew Rolston, an old friend become a really successful photographer in Hollywood, reconnected with me, and we have worked together for years. Harper’s Bazaar was shooting celebrities and upcoming Hollywood stars, I went through all of them: Demi Moore, Susan Sarandon, Andie McDowell, Kim Novak, Faye Dunaway, Sharon Stone, Uma Thurman… so many stories to tell… But I truly loved working with Diana Ross, Madonna, and Isabella Rossellini. Can we talk about this famous picture of her with David Lynch? Helmut Newton called me to shoot this portrait in their house on the hills; when I arrived the house was totally empty except for a big blue couch (it was the same of “Blue Velvet”) and I started putting all my make up stuff here and there on the ground. When Helmut arrived he got mad at this but the picture was great… a dark lipstick made the job! David Lynch instead really loved me cause he remembered me and he called me again for a private photoshoot he organized; it was great, even without a real knowledge about fashion, he shot beautiful portrait of a girl, he is truly an artist.
Jodie Foster, Joan Chen, Meg Ryan, Geena Davis, David Lynch and Isabella Rossellini,Anjelica Huston for Harper’s Bazaar US
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Tatjana Patitz and Christy Turlington for Italian Vogue, Tatjana Patitz again, Stephanie Seymour and Carrè Otis for Harper’s Bazaar US. On the far right Gary Berkowitz
How did it feel to have Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss ask for you personally when they came to LA? Rewarding! Kate is a doll, Naomi was always amazing and she always supported me also in the difficult times of my career. What are you working on now? I was getting a little bored after so much time and I developed more interests… I have always been fond of art, especially from the first half of 1900, so I started to buy, sell and trade pieces of painters of that period. I also studied interior design after a while and I had great fun decorating and designing places of friends who were needing my service. And I’m still doing both! And lastly I am getting into voice over acting… still behind the camera, in a sort of different way, but who knows, maybe I’ll step in front one time! Thank you so much for taking your time to talk to me Gary. You are truly an amazing and inspirational person. You were able to work during a time all of us younger generation wish we could have worked in.
”Niche Of Limpid Penumbra” painting by Iliya Zomb
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HAPPENING IN LALALAND
text Jane Owen
Serinda Swan Taryn Manning
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Brian Bowen Smith and Hilary Swank Doina Ciobanu
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LOS ANGELES, CA Monday, March 2nd 2015 – Last Thursday, February 26th 2015 was the 1st Annual Startuch charity gala. The gala was the official launch of Startuch.com; a global internet platform where celebrities as well as other known public figures, can auction their vast resources of pre-owed items to raise money for any charity of their choice. The event took place at Riviera 31 located at the Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills, where celebrities and VIP guests enjoyed a night of drinks and appetizers, sponsored by Dos Lunas tequila. Evgenia Lorcy, co-founder of Startuch along with celebrity co host SARGE, a comedian and motivational speaker, created an elegant event. The Startuch gala included celebrity guests such as former NFL star Terrell Owens, actress Vivica A Fox, Socialite Lady Victoria Hervey and actor Neil Napier. The beautifully decorated Riviera 31 catered to celebrities and VIP guests. The event featured an auction of celebrity clothing, donated by Vivica A Fox and many others. These items were showcased at the event for guests to see. Startuch.com mission is to raise funds for charity organizations chosen and supported by individual celebrities, 24/7 and add value to their pre-owened items as a means of raising as much money as possible for the given charity. Celebrities donate everything from clothing to art.
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LOS ANGELES, CA Friday February 20th 2015 – Last night, February 19th “Gem-maverick” Geraldo Jewelry presented ‘Icons of The Awards,’ a black tie pre Oscars celebration to benefit The Art of Elysium. The event took place in the Starlight Ballroom at Mr. C Hotel, Beverly Hills, where celebrities and VIP guests enjoyed a night dedicated to the celebration of Art and iconic Artists. Portraits by renowned photographer Brian Bowen Smith, couture designs by Suzie Turner, the iconic Diamond Sphere of Geraldo and their new black diamond male collection were showcased at the event. Roman Gurfinkel, Geraldo’s founder, was honored to be able collaborate with such wonderful artists for this special event: ‘I have always been passionate about the 7th and the 8th Art, cinema and photography. My dream is that, one day, jewelry will be acknowledged as the 10th.” Billy Zane
Geraldo, the gem-maverick brand, creates fine diamond jewelry using highest level precision setting technique. Geraldo was awarded for two years in a row as the world’s most unique jewelry. Owning numerous patent designs such as the Diamond Sphere made of invisible-set round diamonds, a technological enigma to even the most experienced connoisseurs. Clients include royal families, aristocrats, top entrepreneurs and celebrities.
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Andrea Kowch, “Memory”, acrylic on canvas, 30x24
Andrea Kowch, “Nocturne”, acrylic on canvas, 30x24
A RURAL GOTHIC Andrea Kowch interview by Jacopo Manfren
The first time I saw Andrea Kowch paintings I was immediately impressed by the power of her style and concepts: a mix of tales from the Wizard of Oz to Alfred Hitchcock, to a rural gothic in a photographic realism that really make you dream away. We meet on Skype: myself in West Hollywood, California, Andrea in the country outside of Detroit, Michigan, where she lives in her house / atelier. She looks really beautiful and reminding me of Neve Campbell in her famous role of young witch in “The Craft”… ice blue eyes and smokey make up, dark hair parted in the middle. We start chatting and she tells me she has been fond of art since she was a kid. It’s true, I was trying the Masters of Painting at the young age of 12. I was fascinated by their use of the luminosity, colors and shapes. I now have a Degree in Art. We can find in your paintings a lot of inspirations, let’s talk about that. I grew up in a rural and totally feminine environment, I have aunts and grannies I spent a lot of my childhood. These two elements are the strongest influences in my art. I have always loved a rural atmosphere for the sense of mystery hidden under the surface. The Masters of the past, especially Flemish and from Renaissance, are a basic element for me, from the use of colors, the technique and the ability of telling visual tale. On the other side there is the all americana style of Edward Hopper and Grant Wood. How would you define your style? I could say I belong to the “Magic / narrative realism”… I don’t look for the hyperrealism, even if my education gave a lot of space to do so. Also learning illustration during my college years created a big part of my style, especially the ability of telling stories.
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Speaking of technique, what kind of relationships do you try to create with your models during these sessions? They look like the same girls in every painting. Yes, true, my models are a group of close friends, I have developed a strong mental connection with them over time. Their personalities (so different from girl to girl) are starting to come out in the paintings… it’s so interesting to see how they contribute to the success of the paintings. Do you shoot pictures, then you illustrate from the photo after? Exactly, I wish models have the time to pose for that length of time but it’s impossible, I also like to create the settings and the elements of the session. The purpose of my work is to catch the moment and at the same time to blend the past, present and future in a timeless stillness.
opposite page: “Refuge”, acrylic on canvas, 40x30 “In the path of the wind”, acrylic on canvas, 40x30
What about the landscape? Here is when the memories of my childhood and my idealization of Nature comes in to play. How would you explain the strong use of Nature, the landscapes, the objects and also the animals? Through all these elements I want to try to describe human emotions; animals themselves could be the humans: if men hide their emotions, animals totally let them free. But it’s not a rule: I love the observer to create his personal fantasy in my work. Future projects? I’m really busy in an upcoming solo exhibition, a great opportunity. Talking about a farther future, what can I say, maybe just being able to go on painting like I am now. What would you suggest to a young artist? The classic way! Studying a lot and be being productive, learn from your mistakes and never give up!!
“The travelers”, acrylic on canvas, 30x30, in the opposite page: “Tempest”, acrylic on canvas, 30x24
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THE COMPANY OF THE WOLVES Neil Jordan - 1980 A fable, starting in the most classic of styles: a big house on the moores, a little girl is dreaming; dozens of dolls surround her, examining her heavily made up face like one of them… pink on her cheeks, red on her lips, blue on her eyes. But the story fades to black, red: a woman is running into the woods, chased by a coven of wolves… And thus begins Neil Jordan’s “The Company Of The Wolves”. Faithful to his style, the movie is a mixture of visions, dreams and tales: about a red-riding-hood kid, a witch uninvited to the banquet, a fast moving beautiful hunter, a lonely widower and many many others… but it’s so easy losing the string in this maze, and we’ll soon find ourselves looking at the thousand pieces of a broken glass. And at the end we’ll only want to hear another tale.
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HOTEL FEAR Francesco Barilli - 1977 Italy, Roman countryside, Second World War. Young and beautiful Rose lives with her mother running a hotel on the side of a lake; times are difficult, money and food are scarse and the clients are a deadbeat motley group from different social classes. The tragedy occurs during a stormy night: her mother falls down the stairs, leaving Rose alone against everyone. Only her missing father, a soldier lost in the war, can save her from the impending danger‌ will he arrive in time? In a merry-go-round of the 40’s, with whimsical mermaids painted on the walls, blind men walking in the dark, hidden passages, boobies and some bad acting, the virginal Rose shines over all in this movie that assembles thriller, noir, soft core and surrealism. And the hand of this director (also an acclaimed painter, as we can see from his visual aesthetic) creates beautiful tableux vivants, colored and blurry, without ever loosing the tension that will explode in an apocalyptic ending.
“Still” painting by Iliya Zomb
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Andrea Kowch, “In the hollow”, acrylic on canvas, 48x36
Andrea Kowch, “Dream chaser”, acrylic on canvas, 60x48
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An Old Legend AN OLD, OLD LEGEND
Illustrations Djingo graphic John Kellerman Illustrations Djingo, graphic John Kellerman
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Andrea Kowch, “The-Sentinel”, acrylic on canvas, 36x24
Andrea Kowch: “ Queens court”, acrylic on canvas 30x30
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