An Interview with Artist Aaron Tran: How World Issues Influence His Art and the Meaning Behind His Powerful Imagery.
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In Jan 2022, I had the pleasure of talking with Aaron Tran. Aaron is a Junior in the Communication Arts department, a member of the Asian community, and my friend. Aaron’s art often confronts world issues, in 2020, he made t-shirts using imagery from the Black Lives Matter protests and donated his profits to organizations that supported the movement.
Artist Spotlight: On-Set Videographer
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For most of us, a good movie or tv show is just simple enjoyment. It’s a night out with friends to catch the newest Marvel installment, or a week’s worth of waiting to pounce on the next episode of Euphoria. The general plan behind those endeavors seems so simple, too; multimillion-dollar projects with months upon months of filming time and uber-famous actors and actresses.
A chat with Sophie Copeland about her time at VCUArts, the ideas that influence her art, and challenges as a ceramic artist.
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This past week I had the pleasure of interviewing a senior in the Craft and Materials Studies department, Sophie Copeland. Sophie’s elegant and edgy ceramic pieces caught my eye, and I grew curious about the meaning behind her works.
Artist Spotlight: Time Warp Drag
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It was the first live show I’d been to all year. Everyone was spaced out for safety, wearing masks, sitting outside the dining hall and yet I barely noticed all that. For the first time in months the restrictions of the pandemic weren’t weighing down on my experience. All I could think about was clapping louder, and how fabulous the queens performing before me were. Did I mention it was a drag show?
Live from the Living Room: with DJ BoyGirl
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DJs and Artists takeover Instagram Live to pass the aux, host listening parties, studio sessions, sets, and hangouts–all without leaving the house. COVID-19 self-isolation forces musicians to pin-up their side hustle by canceling gigs, but their sound is not muted that easy.
Anna Van Gheem
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Van Gheem’s work comments on the mundanities of everyday life from a tongue-in-cheek approach. Her roots in studying textiles informs both her color and surface design.
Designer Spotlight: Nicole McLaughlin
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The young designer who reworks discarded items to give them new life.
Fashion Crush: In the Mood for Love
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A cinematic examination of Wong Kar-wai’s color palette of the cheongsam.
Designer Spotlight: Dame Vivienne Westwood
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Capturing imagination, promoting innovative design and campaigning for the protection of life on Mother Earth.
Designer Spotlight: Raul Lopez
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Raul Lopez is a self-taught Latinx and Brooklyn designer focused on creating clothes for gender fluidity.
Fashion Crush Friday: Alana Johnson
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An Exploration of the New York City It-Girl
Fashion Crush Friday: Francoise Hardy
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An ode to the vintage staple muse.