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I began taking pictures because I have never been any good at finding the right words to describe what I felt. Through photography I express myself, my thoughts, my outlook on the world, more than words could ever do.

I believe my images have a life of its own, they must speak for themselves. The picture must swallow you and spit on the floor torn apart as a bone, and leave you helpless, stunned by their power, their cruelty, their coldness and their beauty.

I try to portray the emptiness, the black, the nude, my torments of identity, my inner world. When I began at age 13, my main points of reference were Francesca Woodman, Nan Goldin, and Elina Brotherus. I still would notknow this would not have remained only a passion but it would become a real necessity. Indeed, as Richard Avedon said once, “If a day goes by where I did not do something related to photography, it’s like I’ve neglected something essential. It is as if I had forgotten to wake up.-Burger Queen

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Ho iniziato a fotografare perchè non sono mai stata brava a trovare le parole adatte per de-scrivere ciò che provavo, la fotografia esprime me stessa, i miei pensieri, la mia visione sul mondo, più di quanto le parole possano mai fare. Penso che le immagini abbiano una vita propria, devono saper parlare senza che qualcun altro tenti ti toglierle la parola, cercando di descriverle. Devono parlare da sole. Devono ingoiarti e poi sputarti come un ossicino sbranato sul pavimento, e lasciarti inerme, stordito dalla loropotenza, dalla loro crudezza, dalla loro bellezza. Da quando ho iniziato a fotografare (ho iniziato a 13 anni con la mia prima mac-china) i miei principali punti di riferimento sono stati Francesca Woodman, Elina Brotherus e Nan Goldin, sono rimasta affascinata e rapita dai loro scatti, ma allora non potevo ancora sapere che questa non sarebbe rimasta solo una passione ma che si sarebbe trasformata in una vera e propria necessità. La maggior parte dei miei lavori sono autoritratti, attraverso i quali cerco di esprimere il mio mondo interiore unito ad una ricerca estetica. E come una volta disse Richard Avedon: “Se passa un giorno in cui non ho fatto qualcosa legato alla fotografia, è come se avessi trascurato qualcosa di essenziale. È come se mi fossi dimenticato di svegliarmi. -Burger Queen

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You are tired,(I think)Of the always puzzle of living and doing;And so am I.

Come with me, then, And we’ll leave it far and far away--(Only you and I, understand!)

You have played,(I think)And broke the toys you were fondest of,And are a little tired now;Tired of things that break, and-- Just tired.So am I.

But I come with a dream in my eyes tonight,And I knock with a rose at the hopeless gate of your heart--Open to me!For I will show you the places Nobody knows,And, if you like, The perfect places of Sleep.

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Creating art was never about making money; it was more or less about getting the thoughts in my head out. I think when you create, not because you desire to but because the need to is so prevalent for your own sanity, people gravitate toward it more than you could ever imagine. I continuously deconstruct my own human psyche with each piece that was cre-ated along my journey of chronic disease.

After struggling with chronic Lyme Disease since 2008, I’ve has used the emotional and physical challenges of the disease as an outlet to discover an unknowing, self taught talent. The art itself and the meaning behind it are almost quite juxtaposed in concepts. My work is bright, in your face, and designs are quite simple, basic marker outlines of warped bod-ies and minds. The simplicity of the produced pieces are straight forward, black and white ideas of misfortune and the hope that may or may not come along with that. With a lowbrow, street art and tattoo art inspired style, I’m frequently asked, what other artists are you similar to or inspired by. The question is almost downplaying any artist’s creativity and self awareness in a sense. I don’t look at other work for much inspiration because it’s not about that artists work. It’s me, who I am, where I’ve been, what I’ve done, and the things I haven’t been able to do.

What once started as Sharpie Marker on cardboard has evolved into something greater and more in depth than I had ever planned for it to be and still continues to develop. It’s disease, hate, fear, immobility, loss, and hope created with beautiful color.

-Jesse Madera

Forgive me when i starebutsometimes I can't help myselfinitial witnesshypnotic gazedazed by your magnificence & marvelous fleshI mean the brilliance of your breastbeautiful substainers of lifeChrist-likePisces 2 fish, the perfect pairnatural thirst cure from the earthpacifier for a prince's pleasurewe submit prone to simply suckle @ your giftsGorgeous!!!forgive me when i staremind slips and imagines bare skinin purple, red hues, blued blossoms resembles flowers from a corsage carelessly pinned in a savage hastemale chauvinist dates force estrogen taste desire full circle fulfillmentforgive me when i stare in adorationbut I do promise patienceand a vow tonever mis-use you

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I was born in Pacita Laguna, Philippines on December 13, 1996. My family and I migrated to Los Angeles, California two years later. In my early years living in my neighborhood I was exposed to gangs and poverty. I would often get into a lot of trouble and my family was heavily disappointed in the actions that I decided to take. They would exclude themselves from the things that I did, assuming that there was no hope for me to change. Later on I realized that I was alone, I had no support from my family and the “friends” I affiliated myself with. As the days progressed, I stumbled upon underground hip hop introducing me to a different perspective and a new found ap-preciation for the culture. I was introduced to artists like Big L, A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, and Souls of Mischief. I started to attended JUiCE, a non-profit hip hop collective and I met these amazingly talented local emcees, producers, djs that inspired me make music. I realized that I wanted to contribute to the culture. It seems like yesterday I was recording my songs off a makeshift studio, now I’m rocking crowds and making a name for myself. I’m no longer the old Graciela Moreno, but now as Klassy. My music is based on my beliefs and experi-ences. I love making music with a positive vibe; the type to lighten up one’s mood or send the message out that in the end of every struggle is a happy out-come. My goal is to inspire. I want to motivate others to stay persistent; as long as you keep your mind on something you’ll be able to achieve it in due time. My love for what I do and my overall goal is what keeps me going. Making music and having others enjoy it simply makes me happy. -Klassy

CARLIE GROBInterview By J-OPEN

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My pursuit as an artist is to capture the beauty I witness in the aesthetic world along with that which originates in my visions and dreams, and present it with vibrant color and sultry imagination, to my audience. I use imagery from the natural world and I draw upon a foundation in figurative studies, often including the female form in my work, a subject matter whose striking beauty and elegant shape has influenced my painting from very early in my art ca-reer. Pivotal to my process is the con-sideration of color scheme, balance and overall composition. I work with mixed media, drawing from a foundation of pencil and ink, and incorporate both acrylics and elements of collage. I strive in each piece to juxtapose chaos with order, soft, organic shapes with heavy, linear aspects, and components intrinsi-cally delicate against motifs undeniablybold.

Carlie Grob has been living, loving and exploring Portland for just over three years, giving thanks each and every mo-ment for the richness of arts and culture inherent in this Pacific Northwest jewel. Prior to her move West, Carlie spent time in Vermont and Boston, earned an undergraduate degree in Studio Arts and English, and has fervently pursued her passion for the creation of beauty through pen, brush and a mishmash of other mixed media. From as early as she can remember, Carlie has been drawn to the world of Art. When she’s not creating in her studio, Carlie volun-teers as a mentor for the homeless youth community indowntown Portland, and is pursuing a career in Teaching. She is also a fervent gardener and foodie and considers herself very lucky to live as an artist in a city with a food scene so rich, its impossible to starve!

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Where are you from?Born and raised in suburban Massachusetts.

When did you begin your artistic journey?I have been artistically inclined from as early as I can remember. I come from a family of creative people, and was drawing, painting and attend-ing summer art camps from grade school on. You could say I never stood a chance against it.

Most of your work is of the female form, why do you choose this subject matter?The subject matter really chose me. It was a kind of magnetic attraction that was beyond my control. I recall early trips to art museums and hav-ing my mind blown by the myriad of works depicting female form. Pre-viously I had known art to be landscapes and abstracts, so discovering form that spoke to me in a way that was so human, classical and utterly beautiful was a moving experience that I’m compelled to honor in my work to this day.

Where do you plan to take your art meaning future plans?In just the last year I have grown and developed my craft and style in such a way that makes me really eager for what the future has in store. I find I’m constantly learning, teaching myself new techniques and growing though my study of other great masters of painting. I also wish to inspire the pursuit of art to more and more people as a mentor and teacher of my craft. Some days this fuels me more profoundly than my own painting.

Are there any other forms of art you have explored?Many. Ceramics, textiles, music, and jewelry making to name a few. But also food and cooking and gardening and travel, those are my arts as well, so my entire life is full of this richness. I’m pretty blessed.

What artists are you influenced by?My influences are so broad, from classical impressionist painters Degas and Manet to Banksy and Kevin Ledo, Joshua Mays, Stella Im Hultberg, Audrey Kawasaki and so very many more. I’m influ-enced by many of my nearest and dearest friends and their artistic pursuits and the countless artists who’s work splatters coffee shop walls, restaurants and galleries all over this artists’ Mecca called Portland.

Any future plans to show your work?I’ve been working towards a finished series that I hope to show sometime this winter. It’s a break from the stylized figures I’ve worked with in the past, a return to my initial inspirations as a painter and all are large format.

What is a typical day like for you?I like slow mornings with tea, NPR and my journal. It gets my soul warmed and the creative energy flowing. After that it’s a mix of biking, yoga, studio work, volunteering, teaching, entrepreneurial projects, farming, cooking and plotting the next adventure. I stay pretty busy.

Favorite place to eat in Portland?How dare you ask such a weighed question! Ok. Favorite local fare with epic ambiance: Ned Ludd. Favorite splurge: Le Pigeon. Fa-vorite comfort food: a pastie from Ceraveza or a heaping plate of Middle Eastern food from Nickolas’s.

Any plans of painting the male form?Probably not.

CARRIE ROSE

I grew up in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California until I was 13. Moved to Poland and lived there for two and half years. Those were the hardest years I had to en-dure. All I know is that experience made me a very strong person. Shortly after I turned 15 we moved back to California. Ended up moving to Up-land and began school there. I took many art classes and always got A’s despite my constant head-butting with the teachers. Other than that I’ve pretty much been self-taught. Art runs in my family. I know I began drawing before I even started Kindergarten. In 2000 I began learning how to paint with acrylics. Soon after I started selling my portraits of Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe on Ebay.

After getting the hang of it I started creating my own original pieces and have been doing it on and off ever since. I can actually say my art is all over the world. I currently reside in Pomona, Calfornia with my husband of 10 years and our many animals 2 rats and 3 dogs.

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Tell us about yourself?I am Germ Free I am 24 years old I currently reside in the valley authen-tically from East LA. I am not new to the music, but I am definatley scraping my knee in the business for the first time. Where did you get the name Germfree?It was given to me once people figured out I was a hypochondriac.When I was younger, my mom gave my phobias to be aware of so now people stigmatize me. So making fun of that I called myself Germfree. Its also a lifestyle reminder... Don’t let other peoples bullshit contaminate your lifestyle. I see you have collaborated with alot of artist one in fact being 2Mex I remember a instore you did about a year ago at GCS in Pomona, any-more collabs? Yes myself and 2Mex have done multiple collaborations. We like to per-form at the Viper Room alot of underground events and festivals. We also have a project called God Bless the West. We have a compilation out that people can find online by searching Germfree & 2Mex. You have also collaborated with other artist actually a cypher you did a while back? Yes I did the cypher I like working with females over males. The reason being is females are catty. Id like to say I have a vagenis because my mind like both a male and female being cognitive and emotional but quite logi-cal. I like to see other women emplor what they are doing and avertise it with my stuff therefore it makes the network stronger. Have you collaborated seprately with any of the female artists from the cypher?Yes I have a song with Reverie, myself and Gavelyn have been collabo-rating including Top Dyme. Also Blimey and I have been working on a project aswell. Are you influenced when you are writing? Man! I remember growing up to Stevie Nicks Steven Ray Vaughn, Jim Morrison, and Gwen Stefani. When I write i tap into something old and something new.

How does the underground hip hop headz accept you? When I came into the game the back pack culture was patting me on the back and it was all good. When I began working with Nickalodeon and Disney thats when people began hating and stabbing me in the back.

I hear you are a graff head are you still in the streets? Yea! hell yea!! I’ll walk out of a club in stilletos drunk as hell and bust out a can.

What is your view on Swag?We are in the swag era but i’m from the school of style. Style trumps swag. Swag comes and goes. Style isthat shit that lets Busta stay where he’s at. Busta ain’t one of these swag rappers he transitioned well. I’m a trojan horse, i’m coming in with what they want to hear but at the end of the day ill walk out with what I want to leave them with. Projects? Plenty! I have a project coming up with Disaster. I’m releasing 2 mixtapes called Paper Choice 1 & 2

LEA BAROZZIInterview By J-OPENForeword By GREG BAROZZI

The aesthetic world of Lea Barozzi is a purgatorial realm where a living fog sustains a sense of static tension and freezes the emo-tional states of its subjects in contemplative introspection. It is punctuated by symbolic props that engage the viewer with instant metaphorical recognition and elements of surprise which draw on our love of mystery. It is populated with little maidens and echoes of discarded dolls who are no strangers to loneliness but persevere to find their way in the dark out of the corners they have found themselves painted into.

Lea’s art helps us to explore the perils and peace in the isolation we all find ourselves reluctantly enjoying when no one else is there.

Lea’s art work currently hangs in galleries around Portland, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Lea started off as an actress in Los Angeles but after deciding that acting was not for her, she went back to school where she discovered art. Art spoke to her little black tortured punk rock heart in a away that acting never had. Now she is much happier painting demons than becoming them. Her graphic design projects include punk bands, coffee shops, foreign cities, and non-profit organizations. Her illustrations have been featured on cd covers, books, jewelry and apparel. When she is not covered in oil paint, she also enjoys sucking at tennis, riding bikes, and beating her husband at pool. She currently lives in Portland with her husband, her boy, and her cat.

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Tell us about yourself, your background? I never really know what to say to this question..I lived all over the United States when I was a kid, name a state and I’ve probably lived there for a bit. This always throws people off because I’ll be like, “You’re from MI? I was born there, you’re from CO? I lived there, Arizona? Me too”...and so on. I moved to L.A. in 1999 to be an ac-tress. I was a SAG actress under my maiden name. Yeah, I have an IMDB page, lol. I was pretty miserable as an actress, and in hindsight I probably wasn’t very good at it either. So I went back to school and in the process of trying to figure out what I wanted to do, I fell in love with art. Who are your influences? (non artistic) and (artistic)? I’ve always been really into punk rock and reading. Those are two of my favorite things. So they are huge influences on my work. Artist wise, Mark Ryden, Lori Early, and Greg Craola Simkins. Not only are they extremely talented with crazy wild imaginations, but the qual-ity, the luminescence they bring to their work is just awe inspiring and something I strive to create with my own work.

Portland and art? (Your view opinion feelings thoughts) To me Portland and art is like L.A. and actors. Everyone you meet here says they are an artist, in L.A. they were all actors. It’s awesome being surround by so much creativity, but it also floods the market, so it is hard to make a living from your art locally.

Being that Portland is more of a town than a large city. Would you consider a relocating to push your work? Definitely not. I still have contacts in LA and I show there all the time. And the good thing about moving to Portland is it has forced me to expand my market and show in other places where I do quite well. Which is something I might not have discovered if I had stayed in L.A. I do a lot of illustration work and my clients are from all over, we discuss projects through emails or on the phone, so I don’t think location really matters that much. It might be a bit easier if I still lived in L.A. but easy is overrated. I like it here.

Most of your paintings are of a female would you say your work represents or portrays self portraits? I think my work represents the struggles everyone goes through in life. I love the female form, so I like to use that as my jump-ing off point to explore different issues. I like to think that my pieces portray the strength we discover in ourselves that helps us through difficult situations, emotional and physical.

Have you shown your work? Any solo shows coming up Yes, I show my work a lot, even right now I am in a couple shows. Since I started showing my work I have pretty steadily shown. I’ve been very fortunate in that regard. I do not have any solo shows coming up. I just wrapped one in May in Seattle. I actually prefer group shows as my work takes a long time to cre-ate, so I do not often have enough work on hand to make a solo show. And with group shows you always get new fans which is very exciting.

You also are a graphic designer? For how long? Have you de-signed for any top companies? I’ve been a Graphic designer since about 2008, same as my painting. I mostly design for small start up companies and indie bands. Does graphic design clash with your fine artwork? Not for me. I enjoy doing both. Sometimes it is nice to give painting a break and use the computer, clean up is sure easier. I find lot of times my illustration work will lead my clients to me and then when they see I am also a graphic designer they hire me for that also. So they kind of go hand in hand.

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Where are you from?I’m from the Mexican side of Los Angeles, East L.A we’re the cutest cholas come from!

What inspired you to paint? Girls, women and the need to belong somewhere. My inner consciousness has told me I needed to leave the path I was taking and open my eyes to the world outside of the streets I was so accustomed to. Seeing many doors that can open to you when you come with skills and ambition. Reading art magazines featur-ing Los Angeles artist , and seeing how much they travel and accomplish through their art. I wanted to drive through my city and see me across the neighborhoods. I wanted to belong to my city. I feel as if I am leaving a mark in my city along with all the elder Latino muralist that have paved the way.

Was there any influences in painting girls with big lashes?Yes! my mother,. she has very thick long eyelashes. Growing up watching her pile layers of mascara throughout the years as her only beauty prepping ritual, has truly affected me. ( laughs) At a young age I couldn’t comprehend her constant mascara shopping sprees, and the long hours she would spend mak-ing sure her lashes look thick long and dark. It influenced me, to paint girls with over sized over the top unsurreal lashes. I am now hooked on wearing fake lashes because of my mother and her quest for long beautiful lashes.. You know the saying.. Eyes are the window to the soul.. So pile that mascara!!

Who are your role models? Retna and Vyal, two older graffiti street artist from Los Angeles. Their styles, struggles and accomplish-ments in their quest for perfection in their art skills inspires me to never stop believing in the many doors that can open for you in the art world. You have to Never back down!

Do you have any formal trainning or take any formal schooling for art?I’m street taught, streets smarted and hood raised. I have never been lectured or guided by an art educator. I believe in being fully organic with out any form of college guidance. If I fail in my art career. I know I’ll hit the ground running, without the need of a school instructor guiding my creations.

In school you’ll learn how to paint, but they won’t teach you how to hustle hard and run into the masses of the art world. I have stood next to a college graduate at art exhibits. They have been older, wiser and certi-fied, yet we sell for the same amount of money. So what does that tell me? Fuck school,street taught baby!

Any big names you have worked or collaborated with?Well I’m my world, however I have painted with well know artist whom I looked up to and have the plea-sure of now knowing. I have painted with Cope2 ,Indie,Aiko, and I’m trying to think of more. A lit of old school Los Angeles artist as well.

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Most of your walls are being buffed what are your feelings and thoughts on this matter?It angers me, I’ve asked and got no response from anyone. I don’t go knocking into the city of Los Angeles building asking them for mon-ey to create my murals. Yet they feel the need to censor a dreamer. About 4 out of 5 murals erased throughout this year were mine. Co-incidence? I don’t think so. I think the city of L.A has grown angry at the rise of success of many street artist. The city wants to make money, not to be made money out of. We artist run the streets with our imagination, placing murals thought out the city. Through our murals opportunities come, and that’s where I believe the city has become against. Painting the streets gaining notoriety and through this, being able to become an important icon in your city and in the art-world. By the city erasing my murals pushes my motivation further, forcing me to have a mural in every city in every major inter-section. Erase one mural and I will paint 3 on the same area.(laughs ) Don’t mess with short girls! We’re secretly vicious.

With most things now a days being saturatied, in which direction do you see street art going?Well I’m happy to be painting in these times where street art is being highly accepted. I’m hoping this enthusiasm towards this form of art will have longevity. I just want to paint, whatever comes my way I’ll roll with the punches.Theres one thing though, which I highly object to, the wave of one day made street/graffiti artist. Meaning. Individuals that have done nothing through out the city to gain a name , yet one mural painted in the nicest area of the city, and automatically art collectors and art fags praise their art. I think re-spect is due where it’s earned. You come from nothing and you build your reputation through quality work and dedication. Those are the artist that last. Let’s all paint and chase this currency !

Who or what are you future plans with your artwork?I’m just painting day by day, because painting makes me feel alive. When all else fails, I can always pick up a can and everything else falls perfectly into place. I’m open to the many possibilities awaiting for me in this lifetime of mines. I hope to never stop painting, and to keep chasing after a better life with no regrets.

What is your favorite spot to eat in LA? I have a couple of places: My moms mexican cooking. In Alhambra Sam Woo now thats some real Chinese food with Chinese people eating there as well.so you know it’s the real deal Also there is Popusas on 7th and Alvarado in West Los Angeles $9.99 all you can eat Korean BBQ in Korea town.SANDONER.COM

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Born and raised in Maryland, Nicole Bishopp has been creating art her whole life and in many different mediums. Her experience is broad in both 2D and 3D art, working in Photography, Web Design, Graphic Art, Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, and Drawing. In February of this year, she started her first collection using paint pens as the medium and skateboard decks for the canvas. Her unique designs are based on her own totem animals and the spiritual and symbolic connection she has with them. Nicole also LOVES her sharpie! Her B&W designs are done using a Sharpie marker and then some of them are colored and re-drawn in Photoshop. She is currently working with a clothing company to release her B&W designs on T-shirts this month.

To follow and see more work from this artist please visit her www.facebook.com/nicolebishopparthttp://twitter.com/Nicole_Bishopp

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