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KaylaRae Resin Designs: Coast Conscious Art

KaylaRae Resin Designs: Coast Conscious Art

It is well known that natural occurring phenomenon bound by the confines of nature exists within the scope of divinity and omnipotence. Nature is mystifying, powerful, yet fragile. It serves to inspire and enlighten; it helps grapple with mortality in a system of reciprocity rooted in life and death — the circle of life.

Laguna Beach based artist, Mikayla Gierut explores natural oceanic and seaside geographical theme using epoxy resin. It is a direct nod to her coastal upbringing and environmental science background. She creates one of a kind cheeseboards using renewable materials such as ethically sourced wood, diverting almost all studio waste from the landfills via reutilization, and using a non-toxic, no VOC, natural based/food safe resin. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Mikayla Gierut and her art.

Welcome to Polartropica's Queer Celestial Dimension

Welcome to Polartropica's Queer Celestial Dimension

Dreams Come True, Polartropica's debut album, creates a sonically tangible nexus into her ethereal fantasy dimension. The LA based, Taiwanese born pop star uses a unique combination of futuristic synths and classical string arrangements to generate her signature celestial sound. She remains true to her indie electropop roots, as seen in her 2016 EP Astrodreams.

The 10 track album explores the complexities between the reciprocal elements that make up Polartropica. It is an examination both fleeting, yet crucial. The album dials in on Polartropica's relationships, world news and her experiences as a queer Asian-American living in California.

Polartropica’s beliefs and values can seen through her actions and lifestyle. She embraces her LGBTQ identity and holds fundraisers for the LGBTQ community and the Los Angeles LGBTQ center. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Polartropica.

Art, zIssue 23Jejune ContributorJune 1, 2020music, musician, Asian, #singer, singer, singer song writer, LGBTQ+, lgbtq, LGBTQ, lgbt, #positivity, community, Pride Month, prideComment

Feminism and Mental Health: The Diary of Sravya Attaluri

Feminism and Mental Health: The Diary of Sravya Attaluri

“Today I choose to be happy.” These are very powerful words coming from artist and illustrator Sravya Attaluri. These are words we can all learn to live by a little more. Art is used for many things, but one of my favorites is when it is used to make you happy and to celebrate yourself. Well, I’m also all about it being used to fight the man and bring light to important issues. The beautiful thing about Sravya’s work is that she does all of the above! Born in India, raised in Korea and Hong Kong, Sravya uses her artistic and creative prowess to encourage feminist thought and debunk mental health stigmas. Please look here to read our exclusive interview with Sravya and see some of our favorites.

Hilary Roberts: From Pain to Happiness and Everything in Between

Hilary Roberts: From Pain to Happiness and Everything in Between

For Hilary Roberts, music goes beyond a top spot on the Billboard top 100 (she's got plenty of those); it’s multipurpose in function and personal. Hilary, as a victim of abuse, creates music to help encourage and strengthen the many who suffered through similar experiences.

She founded the Red Songbird Foundation which aims to help survivors of trauma caused by sexual, physical, and verbal abuse, by providing counseling, assisting members to enter treatment.

Hilary is currently working on finishing her first LP. Her past chart-toppers released this year include “There For You,” (charted #3 on Billboard Dance Club Chart in the US) and “Back To Life” (charted #1 on Billboard's Dance Club Chart in the US) and "Fight to the Other Side”. Please read our exclusive interview to learn about Hillary.

Just Comics' Commitment To Reduce Suffering

Just Comics' Commitment To Reduce Suffering

Amidst all the corporate deceit and uncertainty, there are some individuals who remain undeterred and true to their own values. They use their platforms to speak their hearts and hope others follow suit. Comic book artist Joan Chan, also known as Just Comics, makes it her duty and obligation to help mitigate the suffering animals and harm to our Earth. How? You may ask. Of course through comics! Read more here!

The Highway Women Are Creating A Buzz

The Highway Women Are Creating A Buzz

Comprised of band mates Drew Haley, Amanda Pruitt, Heather Harper, and Kristen Kae, The Highway Women are creating a buzz in the country music scene. The Highway Women are an all female music band bringing a feminist perspective to the modern country sound. In their new single God Made Me Right, themes of women’s empowerment are celebrated through self-love and confidence. God Made Me Right is an anthem embracing body positivity and the power of womanhood. Please read our exclusive interview to learn about The Highway Women and their work.

Annie Tisshaw Is A Firecracker

Annie Tisshaw Is A Firecracker

Are you a woman, or man, who goes to the Women’s Marches? Are you looking for the right music to pump you up for the ever increasing revolution of our time? Wonderful, you need to immediately download all of Annie Tisshaw’s music now. You are welcome! This no nonsense Brit will have you cheering with her tunes in no time. Annie’s feminist nature comes out in her music as she sings about men sexualizing her and her body. Please read here to learn more about this fierce woman, her bad ass music, and her experiences with sexual assault and helping others.

Eco Art of Natalia Kapchuk

Eco Art of Natalia Kapchuk

Many people worry about ecological challenges we face nowadays such as global warming, plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, glacier melting and many others. How does climate change reflect on contemporary art? Natalia Kapchuk is an artist, art ambassador for The Parliamentary Society of Arts, Fashion and Sports (UK), ambassador for Monaco Better World Forum (MBWF) and philanthropist, supports charity organizations dedicated to protecting the nature and oceans, and creates environmental-centric artworks about our world and ecological problems. To learn more about the eco art movement and Natalia’s art project ‘The Lost Planet’ read further in our interview here.

Art, zIssue 20Jejune ContributorFebruary 28, 2020Art, #artist, art, women, women's rights, #women, environment, #environment, eco friendly, Eco-Friendly, eco model, #eco-friendly, save green space, #savetheplanet, #saveatreeComment

Samuel Jack Will Inspire The World For Change

Samuel Jack Will Inspire The World For Change

In a time where mass art and music is repetitive and safe, Samuel Jack is a breath of fresh air. Seemingly a kinder spirit, Samuel soulfully sings about the world in a real and honest way, that I can genuinely tell you I have been hunting for for a long time. His song “Refugee” brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, and “We Are The Future” inspires me to get out there and do good. It is a good thing that everyone in New York City is a little crazy so they don’t bat an eye while I march down the street cryingly, angrily, dancing to his bluesy rhythm. I’m ready to take on the world, and I know that I will have Samuel Jack right along side me. Please click here to learn more about this amazing artist.

Art, Editor's Pick, zIssue 18Kira BuccaJanuary 15, 2020music, musician, Humanitarian, singer, refugee, world issues, socially aware, human right, singer song writer, #singer, artist, mental healthComment

The Freedom That Comes With Age

The Freedom That Comes With Age

Woman are a force of nature. We are mothers, leaders, lovers, artists, sensitive, and fierce. We take the world on by storm, and unlike what popular media wants the population to think, we don’t disappear at 40. We are still sexy and powerful, and I would argue we just keep becoming more sexy and powerful! Photographer Angelika Buettner celebrates this in her stunning series I Am, where she photographs and empowers 40+ women in the nude. Please read and look here to learn more about Angelika and her incredible collection.

Karima Francis Sings From Her Soul For The Homeless

Karima Francis Sings From Her Soul For The Homeless

As you maybe aware, there is a massive homeless crisis in the United States, but it really smacks you in the face in LA. LA has Tent Cities and Skid Row, but the problem does not seem to be getting better. Is this why Karima Francis’s song “Shelf Life”, which is about the LA homeless crisis and follows around a homeless man in the beautifully shot video is so powerful. Her soulful heartfelt melodies of introspection explores the perfect combination of laid back west coat with sultry purpose. To learn more, please read our exclusive interview here with Karima.

Art, zIssue 17Jejune ContributorDecember 13, 2019music, singer song writer, singer, #singer, #song, homeless, activism, #positivityComment

Holly Chisolm Is Just Peachy

Holly Chisolm Is Just Peachy

Mental illness and sobriety is something you have to take a day at a time. As anyone who suffers knows, you will have your good days and your less good days. Lucky for us, we have Holly Chisolm’s comic Just Peachy, to share in all those feelings with!

Art, zIssue 16, zIssue16Jejeune MagazineNovember 6, 2019mental health, Wellness, women, Art, #comics, empowering women, health, depression, feel goodComment

You Are Not Alone: Noelle Chiodo's Message of Strength and Bravery

You Are Not Alone: Noelle Chiodo's Message of Strength and Bravery

A voice for the hurt and a song for the broken-hearted; Noelle Chiodo graces Jejune, in part due to her tremendous strides towards positive social reform and her exceptional musical prowess. Her ballads, a unique juxtaposition of soulful melancholy and upbeat pop create an amalgamation emotional ebbs and flows. It is this inimitably authentic and intangible force that help makeup Noelle’s powerful identity. Singer-songwriter, domestic violence activist, Noelle does it all - seemingly a one woman army, however, she wants you all to know that you are not alone.

Art, zIssue 16, zIssue16Jejune ContributorNovember 1, 2019music, musician, #domesticviolence, empowering women, socially aware, women, Art, singerComment

The Art & Social Activism Festival Will Leave You Inspired!

The Art & Social Activism Festival Will Leave You Inspired!

If you are like me, you are always on the lookout for new inspiration, and that often comes from new art and artists! So, it was a complete gem to visit the Art & Social Activism Festival (at 32 Orchard Street NYC). Not only are there many talented artists, but all of them are socially aware! You must go see this festival before it closes this Sunday! To learn more, please read our exclusive interview with the director Nicholas Cohn here.

Art, zIssue16, zIssue 16, Most PopularJejeune MagazineOctober 18, 2019art, socially aware, paintings, photography, knit, festival, event, NYCComment

Phoebe New York Is Somebody

Phoebe New York Is Somebody

Being a girl in this world can be tough. Sometimes it is nice to let your alter ego take over. This is what Libby Schoettle did, and now Phoebe New York is literally seen all over the New York Streets! To learn more about this amazing and fun artist, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.

Art, Reviewed, zIssue 15, Most Popular, Editor's PickJejeune MagazineOctober 14, 2019Art, street art, female power, female artists, women, fashion, empowering, empowering women, Brave, NYCComment

Rain Valdez Has A Razor Tongue

Rain Valdez Has A Razor Tongue

When I first heard about Rain Valdez, I was like, who is this beautiful woman? Oh, beautiful transgender woman? Oh, she acts and writes? Wait, she is redefining transgender roles in her productions so we actually see transgender people as the people they are.. WHAT?? This woman is awesome! Please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here, to learn more about the multitalented Rain Valdez.

Art, Reviewed, zIssue 15Jejeune MagazineSeptember 23, 2019actress, women, women's rights, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ rights, lgbtq, Transgender, transgender rights, activistComment

TONA Paints Everywhere

TONA Paints Everywhere

Street art is powerful for so many reasons, it completely changes its surroundings, it is undeniable, and it is free. A street artist can do whatever he or she wants. They put their message out for the world and the world cannot do anything about it buy see it, well, and maybe paint over it.. But there is a lot of power to this freedom. TONA takes advantage of this with his powerful paintings of children that he has painted all over the world and his partnership with Viva con Agua. Please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.

Art, Reviewed, zIssue 14Jejeune MagazineSeptember 16, 2019Art, street art, paintings, children, clean water, sustainable, water is life, human right, human rightsComment

For The Good of the Hive

For The Good of the Hive

There are a lot of ways to start the conversation of environmental protection and climate change, but few are quite as eye catching as what The Good of the Hive is doing! Matthew Willey was inspired by one honey bee and it changed his live. Now he spreads the world of environmental awareness and the need for bees in huge stunning murals around The United States. To learn more about The Good of the Hive and bees, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.

Art, Reviewed, zIssue 13Jejeune MagazineAugust 8, 2019environment, Eco-Friendly, climate change, murals, Art, paintings, bees Comment

A Glimpse of Lilith's World

A Glimpse of Lilith's World

What is the definition of being a female? Being a male? Being queer? Explore these concepts with this dynamic photography series from photographer Jesper Molin and model Lilith Etch, as you read along with Lilith’s thoughts on the topic here.

Mandy Lau - Is Drawing The Future

Mandy Lau - Is Drawing The Future

Diversity is spreading like wild fires in the fashion world, but has it been seen in fashion illustrations? Learn more here, by reading our exclusive interview with fashion illustrator Mandy Lau, as she helps to make the fashion world more colorful!

Art, Reviewed, zIssue 11Jejeune MagazineJune 24, 2019art, fashion, LGBTQ+, #illustrator, diversityComment