MAY/JUNE 2020
JILLIAN CLARK /
COURTNEY NAPIER /
P HOTO G R A P HE R Clark is a Raleigh-based editorial and portrait photographer and an advocate for people with Trichotillomania. She grew up in Durham and came up with the idea for the photo shoot featured in Glammas. “This series was born out of frustration with seeing a lack of representation in the beauty and fashion industry of mature women, as well as wanting to give grandmothers of all ages specifically an experience in front of a lens that they may not necessarily have otherwise. Age: The Grandmother Project seeks to cherish the individuality of each grandmother above beauty.”
W R I TE R Napier is a journalist and writer from Raleigh. She is the founder of Black Oak Society and editor of BOS Zine. Her work can be found in INDY Week and Scalawag Magazine, as well as on her blog, COURTNEY HAS WORDS. Her spouse and two children are a daily source of love and inspiration. “My introduction to Victoria ScottMiller was algorithmic magic—we became instant friends. We both understand the power of having Black stories in print, an heirloom for the next generation. The story of Liberation Station is not just a story to tell, but a story to hold.”
BOB KARP /
ANDREA RICE / WR I T ER
P HOTO G R A P HE R Karp is a documentary photojournalist. Before moving to the area last year, Karp spent 30 years as photographer, editor and multimedia producer for Gannett NJ Press Media Group. Karp lives in Cary with his wife, Claudia, and their dog, Bodhi. “Shooting after the start of the quarantine was in many ways similar to other disasters I’ve covered, like 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy. There’s a sense of sadness, fear of the unknown and uncertainty about what could possibly be next. The people I shot were very guarded, unsure of whether a smile would be inappropriate. But soon I found they were happy to chat (albeit 6 feet apart), and comforted to see another person.”
Rice is a writer and editor in Raleigh, by way of Brooklyn, who covers health, wellness and lifestyle. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, INDY Week and Yoga Journal, among other publications. Rice is a yoga and meditation teacher who has taught at national yoga festivals, international retreats and at local institutions like The North Carolina Museum of Art. Her book, The Yoga Almanac, was published in March 2020. “Learning about the remarkable women featured in Glammas was a bright light in my life during a period of uncertainty and isolation. Jillian’s stunning photography inspired my efforts to convey the message behind this authentic piece of visual storytelling: there is beauty in everyone.”
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