crooked
Jan/Feb 2011 Issue #1
teeth
photo by // Charlotte Boeyden
WHAT’S INSIDE Contents
(07) Contributors (09) Letter From the Editor (43) Blogger of the Moment -Chloe Scheffe (45) Mixtape -Aurora Borealis (81) Cooking Corner -Mackenzie Thweat (91) Editor’s Picks
JANUARY 2011
(92) Poetry Corner -Nina Ewest (100) Last Look -Semira Mesfin
Features
Art
(13) Charlotte Boeyden (23) Laurence Philomene Olivier (33) Jill Willcott (69) Sophie Cangelosi
Editorials
(47) Lady Winter (83) A Stroll In St. John’s - Jill Wilcott (93) Cabin Fever
Articles
(55) The Broken Bicyles (63) An Alternative
photo by // Kyra Constam
Crooked Teeth Caitlin Angelica Caitlin Angelica, Eliza Cate, India Hoppie
Caitlin Angelica, Eliza Cate, India Hoppie, Skye Horton, Marissa Ann, Nina Ewest, Neichelle Loh Caitlin Angelica
Contributors Jill Willcott, Kyra Constam, Tess Mayer, Charlotte Boeyden, Laurence Philomene, Allie Taylor, Isobel Harwidge, Caitlin Angelica, Marissa Griffin, Saga Abrham, Sophie Cangalosi, Semira Mesfin
Alexis Mire, Turkeyes Laffity, Thomas Maddux Nina Ewest, Marissa Griffin, Caitlin Angelica, India Hoppie, Chloe Scheffe, Mackenzie Thweatt
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photo by // Tess Mayer
Contributor What do you hope
NAME: Marissa Griffin AGE: 17 WHAT: Head writer at Crooked Teeth “2011 is bound to be one of my most transformational years, I’ll be entering “adult hood”, I’ll graduate from high school, and my parents plan on moving towards the south. The rest for me is an ever changing mystery, and I love it! Whether I choose art school or travel, I hope to take large steps forward in my photography, make meaningful connections to wonderful people, and be proactive in causes I support, specifically alternatives to compulsory school system. 2011, bring on the endless possibilites, please!”
NAME: Katie Erickson AGE: 17 WHAT: Cover Model “In 2011, I hope to achieve a better GPA at the end of my second semester of college, and want to start saving more money so I can visit my sister in LA by the end of the year. I also want to invest more time in the quality relationships I have with my close freinds, and overall have a better year than 2010.”
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to acheive in 2011? NAME: Alexis Mire AGE: 18 WHAT: Music Playlist Maker “I want to find things to fall in love with again. I want to make my art mean something again. I want to hunt for inspiration, not just wait around for it to come to me. I would like to be revived, I guess.”
NAME: Baohien Ngo AGE: 16 WHAT: Cover Photographer “I would like to acheive telekinesis and human flight and to end world hunger. But realistically, I hope to acheive the ability to make edible pancakes. I hope to stop being so lazy. I’ll try, at least. I hope to finally get used to the hot weather in Houston because it’s been five years and I still can’t stand it. I hope to watch my mouth more and avoid unintentionally insulting others. I hope to create some art that I’ll be truly satisfied with.”
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
THE PAST TWO MONTHS have been something of unreal nature, today is new years eve and tomorrow i’ll have fifteen days till the release party at the Coffee Shop up the road. I want to thank everyone that has helped and supported me with this crazy idea of starting a magazine at the age of sixteen. Between school, friends and homework it’s hard to keep up but we have pulled through and created something that hopefully people will love. The editors have been my limbs and have kept me going, from sitting in a hotel room with Eliza and India brainstorming names to doing interviews in crowded coffee shops with Marissa, I can’t believe I only have a few things to do before it’s done. The artists in this issue are people I handpicked and they are all so real and truly wonderful artists. I hope other artists are inspired to submit their work and get their stuff out into the world, there is so many opputunities to get discovered and I aspire that one day Crooked Teeth is one of them.
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Caitlin Angelica EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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photo by // Saga Arbman
CONTRIBUTORS: ISSUE #1
meet the editors:
NAME: Caitlin Angelica AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Minneapolis,MN
WHAT: Edior is Chief WHY: I created this magazine to showcase the artists that deserve a chance to be seen. I want it eventually to be mostly local, digging deep to uncover the wonderful artists of today. I’m happy that I have started to meet new people and communicate with so many artists around the world.
NAME: Skye Horton AGE: 15
HOMETOWN: Minneapolis, MN
WHAT: Co-Editor WHY: I am a part of Crooked Teeth because Caitlin asked me to and I was like, “Why not?”
NAME: India Hoppie AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Mankato, MN WHAT: Co-Editor
WHY: Because I saw so many beautiful things going on in the community and I wanted to be a part of it
NAME: Nina Ewest AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Mankato, MN WHAT: Co-Editor
WHY: I’m a part of crooked teeth, because creating and appreciating art is my main objective in life.
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NAME: Neichelle Loh AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Fernandina Beach, Florida
WHAT: Co-Editor WHY: I am a part of Crooked Teeth with the hope that I can help artists share their work, because there’s nothing quite like possessing the knowledge that others appreciate your creations.
NAME: Marissa Griffin AGE: 17
HOMETOWN: Shore View, MN
WHAT: Co-Editor WHY: When I find something that I believe in, I want to support it with all of my might. I heard of Crooked Teeth when it was just an idea, and I became so enthusiastic. YES, of course we need a local magazine supporting artists of every variety! Being a young artist myself, I hope to live in a world that fosters creativity, and supports those who are brave enough to pursue their passion as a profession. This is a wonderful step to making that become a reality. I’m so thrilled to have been able to be such a large part of the magazine.
NAME: Eliza Lynard AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Saint Peter, MN WHAT: Princess
WHY:Caitlin, India, and I were in a hotel room at 2am, when we came up this idea. We wanted a place to showcase young artists from around the areas we live. I want to continue to be apart of this because i love having all of our young artist minds working on this together, and seeing a final product after all the hard work. This magazine is going to give me so many opportunities and i’ve made so many new friends. Overall i just simply love it.
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PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: CHARLOTTE BOEYDEN
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INTERVIEW BY: CAITLIN ANGELICA & SKYE HORTON
HOMETOWN:Antwerp, Belgium AGE:21
photo by // Franรงois Duquesnoy
CT:When did you realize that photography was your passion? CB:I’ve always really liked photography but I never imagined it could actually be something for me. I followed some blogs that really inspired me and one day, last year, I decided to give it a shot. I took my tripod and made my first selfportrait. I’ve been passionated ever since. CT:If you had to photograph in one location for the rest of your life, where would it be? CB:That’s a difficult one. Change is what makes me feel good about my work. I get in doubt when I feel I’m doing the same thing over and over again. But if I had to choose, it would be an old little house in the middle of nature, surrounded by mountains, gorgeous trees and a lake. CT:Have you ever lost a roll of film? CB:Yes and no. I forgot to push the release button once before rewinding. The film ripped and I opened my camera without realizing the film didn’t rewind. I took the loose film out in the dark, but I didn’t get it developed yet. I guess I just spoiled the last 3 shots or so. CT:What’s your main source of inspiration? CB: Life.
CT:Is there one thing that you really love to shoot? CB:I love shooting girls. They withhold a magical power when they look into the camera. CT:What’s your favorite kind of ice cream? CB:I love blueberry yoghurt ice cream. But on days like these, when the leaves are falling and I need an extra blanket to keep me warm, I completely fall for coffee flavored ice cream. CT:What cameras do you work with? CB:I have a dslr-canon EOS 550D- but at the moment I just use it for school projects (I study design) and videos. For photography I use an analogue slr, also a canon. CT: Can you see yourself doing photography in ten years? CB:Yes pleasen
“I love shooting girls. They withhold a magical power when they look into the camera.� -Charlotte
photo by // charlotte boeyden
PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: Laurence philomene Olivier
HOMETOWN:Montreal, Canada AGE:17
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INTERVIEW BY: CAITLIN ANGELICA & SKYE HORTON
CT: How old were you when you picked up your first camera? LPO: My parents gave me my first film camera when I was 5 years old, and I haven’t stopped shooting since. CT: Do you think you would be a different person without photography? LPO: I would definitely be a different person without photography! I don’t know what I’d be studying in college right now... probably film. I would probably have a much more active social life - I wouldn’t be as happy though. CT: What cameras do you work with? Which one is your favorite? LPO: I usually work with a Canon 7D dslr, although I prefer using film cameras (especially my Nikon F3 and my fujifilm Instax) CT: What’s your main source of inspiration? LPO: A lot of things inspire me, but I would have to say that my own childhood, and the awkward transition from childhood to adulthood ispires me the most. I like to take very serious pictures but with a twist, I guess?
CT: Do you think you will continue to work with cameras through out your life? LPO: I definitely think I will keep on working with cameras (whether it be film or digital or moving images) for my whole life CT: Is there any other forms of art that you enjoy? LPO: Installation art really fascinates me and it’s something I could see myself doing in the future for sure - Annette Messager’s work, for example, is one of my biggest inspiration. CT: How far do you want to go with photography? LPO: As far as possible!n
“I would have to say that my own childhood, and the awkward transition from childhood to adulthood inspires me the most.� -Laurence
PHOTOGRAPHY SPOTLIGHT: Jill Willcott
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INTERVIEW BY: CAITLIN ANGELICA & SKYE HORTON
HOMETOWN: Newfoundland, Canada. AGE: 19
CT:What was your first camera, and old were you when you got it? JW:I got my first camera years and years ago but my XSI, I got when I was in grade eleven. CT:Is photography something that you loved from the start? JW:I remember using disposables a lot when I was younger and being infatuated with taking photos of my friends. Whether I was using one of those or my mom’s polaroid or the webcam my parents bought when we got our first computer, I just remember always wanting to capture everything. My mom was a pretty avid picturetaker as well so that’s probably where I get it from. CT:Is there one piece of advice you can give to emerging photographers? JW:Do a 365. Get yourself a $150 50mm and do a 365. Although towards the end I absolutely hated it, for the sake of one little year, it was well worth the improvement I made.
CT:What’s the craziest thing you’ve done for a photoshoot? JW:I have to say that although I’m normally the one to spawn the ideas, Catherine gets the credit. She’s the one letting me super glue leaves to her legs and jumping into the atlantic ocean in May. CT: What’s your main source of inspiration? JW: Nature, music, interactions. Anything that affects my mood can sprout an idea CT: What was your first “official” photoshoot? JW: Probably the shoot that involved Catherine and the umbrella. It was the first time anyone ever modeled for me with props and concepts and dress-up. CT:Would you ever consider commerical photography? JW: I’m positive I want to work freelance in the fashion industry so yes, definitely. CT: Tea or coffee? JW: Tea. Unless it’s pumpkin spiced frappuccino season at Starbucks. I could never resist such a thing. CT: Where do you see yourself in 10 years? JW: I try not to think so far ahead because it’s quite unrealistic, but as long as I’m making a career for myself and doing what I love I’ll be content. However, if we’re shooting for the stars here, living in a small apartment somewhere in Europe and working for Vogue would be ideal.n
“I just remember always wanting to capture everything.� -Jill
BLOGGER OF THE MOMENT: CHLOE SCHEFFE
PHOTOGRAPHER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, AND AN ALL
AROUND FASHION ENTHUSIAST. CHLOE SCHEFFE IS BECOMING QUITE A SUCCESS ON
BLOGSPOT, FLICKR, LOOKBOOK AND TUMBLR. LINKS:
itssymmetrical.blogspot.com chloescheffe.c om flickr.com/photos/chlschef lookbook.nu/chloeelise chloeelise.tumblr.com
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“I very recently became seriously interested in fashion, and found myself particularly intrigued by street style; thus, It's Symmetrical was born. The blog encompasses what I like to call "On The Street" (images of random stylish strangers that I come across), my own outfits, fashion items or stores that I have discovered, my graphic design endeavors and inspirations, and photography in various
forms. I am all about shopping within a
student budget, finding unique vintage pieces, sharing beautiful images, writing with humor, and not getting too serious about it all---essentially, I aim to inspire my readers with just plain good content. I've been blogging now for almost five months, and it's been a really fun time.”
-Chloe Scheffe
Editor: Caitlin Angelica
photo by // Tess Mayer
MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: JANUARY 2011
Mixtape CREATED BY: ALEXIS MIRE
1.Regina Spektor
“December”
2.Bent
“Winter”
3.Aphex Twin
“Xtal”
4.Deep Focus
“Sugar Rush”
5.Imogen Heap
“Just for Now”
6.Joanna Newsom
“Bridges and Balloons”
7.Justin Vernon & Aaron Dessner
“Big Red Machine”
“Sailing”
“Hideaway”
“White Winter Hymnal”
“Drops in the River”
8.Hooray!
9.Karen O and the Kids 10.Fleet Foxes 11.Fleet Foxes 12.Grouper
“Heavy Water/ I’d Rather Be Sleeping”
13.Beach House
“Take Care”
“Such Great Heights”
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photo by // Laurence Philomene
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Photographed by Baohien Ngo
In this story, model is Katie Erickson, photography by Baohien Ngo, hat and skirt by forever 21, lace corset by charlotte russe denim button down by GAP tights by xhiliration @ target shoes by white mountain @ DSW leopard coat by express
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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: THE BROKEN BICYCLES
The
Broken Bicycles
Thomas Maddux is becoming a familiar name amongst musicians and music lovers alike in Minneapolis. Meeting up with Thomas at the Minneapolis cafe Hard Times for an interview, felt more like walking into an eccentric family’s home. He seemed to know most everyone, or everyone knew him; and they were all happy, sharing food, stories and laughter. Currently working on four bands and running a record label of his own, it is no doubt he is busier than average. His love for music pours out of him; He’s a man with a plan to continue full throttle in the music industry. While he does what it takes to continue with his passions, he remains a humble, friendly face, and sincere good company for his friends. This past summer, he started a quirky duo with Turkeyes Laffity called The Broken Bicycles. Despite the short amount of time they have been creating their bubbly tunes together, the musical compatibility between the dynamic duo is undeniable. They’ve got a nice system going, with Turkeyes composing lyrics while Thomas develops the chord progressions for the ukelele. “Within, like, 15 minutes we have a new song.” remarked Laffity. The whimsically spirited music of The Broken Bicycles is not the type of music they have always created together; Their other band, El Le Faunt And His Traveling Circus, consisting of 7 musicians, has a much darker, carnival-like feeling to their music. El Le Faunt has mastered the artistry of layering a complex variety of instruments together with enthusiastic musicians, and their sinister, growling Maddux as their frontman.
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“I want to try to evoke the same spirit that I was feeling when I wrote the song. and to have people come up and go ‘This song made me feel this way’... and to have it be the same spirit that I put into it, and have them actually relate to it. It’s perfect for me.”
-Thomas Maddux
“Turkeyes sings in my other band, El Le Faunt, and I heard her voice being used in El Le Faunt and I thought we could do more with it. So we thought we should start another band.” explains Thomas. “We both wanted to do something kind of like the Ditty Bops, cutesy music like that.” Turkeyes elaborated. Their bouncy melodies and raw sincere lyrics are ones that you’ll find bringing a smile to your face, and are easily relatable. “A circle is round, it has no end, thats how long I wanna be your friend.” from their song I wanna be your friend. It seems as though it would be difficult to balance two incredibly different bands. Thomas shrugs it off by saying, “They are all so distinctly different that it’s easy to put them in separate... memories... banks... We’re already expected to know all the core elements to the music. It’s what we do. It’s the only thing we do.” Listening to The Broken Bicycles, it is clear that what they are creating is coming
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CAITLIN ANGELICA & MARISSA GRIFFIN
straight from the heart. Turkeyes describes her approach as such: “I guess that my definition of success would be: Being able to evoke what I was trying to portray through the songs, the feelings that I had at the time that I wrote them, and trying to inspire people to write what they feel about..life..love..booze.” The realness of that statement is clear in their songs. “Could you cry me a liver, cause I’m stuck in a drinking motion” from their song Cry Me A Liver. Thomas is on the same page. “I want to try to evoke the same spirit that I was feeling when I wrote the song. and to have people come up and go ‘This song made me feel this way’... and to have it be the same spirit that I put into it, and have them actually relate to it. It’s perfect for me.” Both Thomas and Turkeyes have been immersed in the musical world for quite some time. We talked about their early experiences with live music:
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Thomas: “My brother took me along to a lot of concerts when I was eight to ten years old and we would go to a different concert every week... Pedro the Lion was one of my first concerts. That was probably the first concert that I choose to want to go to... One that I was looking forward to instead of just tagging along.” Turkeyes: “MDC which stands for Millions of Dead Cops... I saw them at the Triple Rock... Unless you count when I was probably two years old, maybe, in the parking lot of the Mall of America... I think it was something Ringo (Starr) was doing. It was raining and I just heard muffled sounds so I guess it doesn’t really count.” All four of Thomas’ bands, as well as seven others, are signed to his record label, Old Fashioned Records. He highly recommends that you check out Cantankerous Folk as well as I’m Not Dead/I’m Not a Robot. “I do it all myself.” Maddux explains of his record label workload; He is the founder and only employee of Old Fashioned Records. The bands signed to the label are in good hands.
Both Thomas and Turkeyes are the type of people you’ll want to chat with after a show. They are friendly, as well as very enthusiastic about what they do, and time spent with them is filled with lots of laughter. “The more people, the easier it is. The fewer people you see, more faces you see and the more you can identify with the people around you. When it’s that big of an audience, it’s like not people anymore, it’s like a big amoeba that moves.” said Thomas discussing one of the largest shows he’s performed.
The Broken Bicycles are a band I, personally, am going to continue listening to for a long time to come. Don’t just take my word for it though! If you’re in the Minneapolis area, head on over to the Acadia on January 28th for a free all ages show. There’s no excuse not to be there! However, if you’re not lucky enough to live in Minneapolis, you can download their song “Eternal Slumber” for FREE at: TheBrokenBicycles.bandcamp.com EP PHOTO BY ERIC HESS
photo BY: by // AllieGRIFFIN Taylor ARTICLE MARISSA
photo by // Caitlin Angelica
photo by // Saga Arbman
an alternative by Marissa Griffin
Have a sincere conversation with most elementary to high school aged students about their feelings on school, and you are most likely to find it being compared to a prison. You will likely hear stories about how their days are spent worrying, stressing, doing things they don’t have interest in, spending time with people they don’t enjoy, and trying to meet standards made by society. In fact, compulsory public school is teaching a lot more than english, math, and history, etc, it teaches students to accept repetitively engaging in activities they dislike, by taking orders, and sitting still. In school, everyone typically learns the same curriculum, and not only that, but they are told, how and when to learn it. It is teaching youth to become accustomed to other people running their lives, it is teaching them that in order to be “successful” you need to listen to those “superior” to you, and that most of the time “the best thing for you isn’t fun.” I hope most of you out there are aware that this is not the only option! For me, school has taken on an entirely different meaning, one that could never be compared to prison. My school is more than educational, it is empowering and FUN! In 1970, a free democratic school called Second Foundation (SFS) was birthed. Passion and creativity is continually being awakened in in k-12 students, and has been for 40 years now. SFS inspires more than just students, but teachers, parents, and the community as well. So, what does “free democratic” mean? Free, not in terms of money, but in the sense of no boundaries. Second Foundation does not enforce attendance nor do students face required
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curriculum or testing. What they learn, how they learn it, where they learn it, with whom, and when they do so is entirely up to the student themselves. The classes held are based solely upon student interest. You’ll find not just teachers, but volunteers and students teaching classes based upon skills they have. Democratic, in the way it is managed. SFS has weekly meetings chaired by the student voted for that week. During these meetings, rules are made, events are planned, new students are introduced, new happenings discussed, and any issues amongst students resolved. The students truly run the school. When you walk into Second Foundation, located in the basement of a church in Minneapolis’ Dinky Town, it becomes very clear you are in no ordinary school. In the kitchen, it is likely that you’ll see students conversing around a student-painted table about anything from video games to the newest political events, while others are baking, or an older student is helping someone younger prepare their lunch. In the gym, featuring a mural by talented student artists on all four walls, students release their energy building forts, playing tag, basketball, or coming up with their own game. In the “game area” you’ll see children in the playhouse, creating entire cities and worlds out of legos, engaging in cards, chess, or other
activities. In the “computer area” students play games and research subjects that suit their fancy. In the “art area” students paint, sketch, create ceramics, sew, and much more. In the library it isn’t uncommon to see students taking a nap, while other students read and discover other worlds. The “parlor” is where classes are held, such as creative writing, photography, tarot, gender studies, health, music, theatrics, dream, physiology, history, and an abundance of other classes. The parlor is also where the weekly school meetings are held. Students are also encouraged to get a breath of fresh air, by taking advantage of being located in Minneapolis. Students often eat lunch out, or explore a book store or library, along with the other things dinky town has to offer. Not only will you see students engaging in activities of their choice at school and at the neighboring businesses, but Second Foundation expects students to take time to learn from the great big world around them. With the open attendance policy, it is never frowned upon if a student isn’t at school for health, emotional, personal, or adventurous reasons. Students often engage in beneficial activities outside of school. Some people simply learn better alone at home or, maybe a student wants to go for a bike ride, visit a museum, see a concert,
plant a garden, or simply explore the city instead of school. Students are encouraged to travel, discover, and explore all areas of life in order to gain a vast knowledge and understanding of the world while unearthing their greatest fascinations. Also, it is common for many older students to work jobs during the day, or even start their own business. Some people find it incomprehensible to believe that if you give youth freedom to do as they please, that they would ever spend their time educating themselves. The fact is, that we begin learning with great enthusiasm from the time we are born. Being forced to go against the nature of natural exploration can repress that desire to educate oneself. It is through the freedom that an infant or toddler has that we will tap into the
natural yearning to learn. I started attending SFS as a freshman, and now, I am preparing to graduate and, personally, I find that I have learned a lot more in this environment than I ever did in public school. Before I attended SFS, I was enrolled in accelerated programs. However, it seemed as
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though all I did was cram facts into my brain for tests, only to neglect them once they were through. I began to compare all of my work to my peers, and my “intelligence” was illustrated by a letter on a report card. I found myself slacking off in classes, such as art, because I had no faith in my ability to do well, since I was constantly comparing myself and being judged by my peers. Now, art has become one of the most important aspects of my life. I am able to indulge and appreciate it, on my own time, in my own ways and in a non-judgmental environment. I may not be able to recite the precise dates of historic events, nor do I have an abundance of math formulas memorized. Yet, I have been able to live a healthy life doing the things I love. I have discovered passions that I never would have before. I have submerged myself in what I find important in life. Everything I have done, I’ve done because I chose to, and in result, I find myself actually remembering what I study, because I care about it. I am also taking away with me the confidence and ability to learn what I need to know when life presents it to me. I have the ability to judge what is necessary to learn on my own, and study it independently, rather than depending on someone “superior” to me to tell me what is important, and how to go about learning it. Knowledge, is always at
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all of our fingertips, we just have to know how to obtain it. Second Foundation School is for any young person who understands that they are more than a letter grade; it is for students who appreciate freedom; it is for anyone who has a passion, or wishes to discover one; it is for people willing to think outside of the box; it is for people who don’t live by society norms, but live by acting upon their heart; it is for anyone who wishes to be themselves, no matter what that means. SFS changed my life, it opened my eyes to a bright and beautiful world of freedom, and introduced me to many wonderful people. I am happy to call everyone in the community at Second Foundation, more than my peers and classmates, but my family.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: MARISSA GRIFFIN
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: CHILDREN
Korben, a Second Foundation Student
Bree, a Second Foundation Student
Lucia, age four
Lucia, age four
Oliver, age four
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photo by // Carrie Unger
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SOPHIE CANGELOSI
HOMETOWN: Dallas, Texas AGE:16
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INTERVIEW BY: CAITLIN ANGELICA
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CT:How
did you learn to create digital illustrations?
SC:I've
had an interest for a couple of years, but I didn't learn until I started my graphic design class this semester. My teacher is absolutely wonderful and ordered us a Cintiq 21UX to use and got us a couple of programs to draw with. I just got on it one day and grabbed the pen and started drawing away, learning how to use the different tools and brushes and such. I absolutely love it.
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CT:Is
there one thing that you continually incorporate into your work?
SC:I’ve
always loved cold weather since I had such a wonderful experience with it as a child. So I always find myself giving my subjects rosy cheeks and noses in almost every drawing or painting.
CT:
When did you fall in love with illustration/drawing?
SC:
I can't remember the exact age... I want to say I did when I was a toddler. I remember walking in on my mother sitting on the kitchen floor and drawing a humming bird. I've practiced drawing every day since then.
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CT:What's CT:What’s
your main source of inspiration?
SC:Everything
that does not surround me on a day to day basis. I am so interested in the people and places I am not familiar with. Travel is so important to me and it keeps my mind and my blood flowing. When I travel, I see and feel what is most beautiful to me.
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your favorite kind of cookie?
SC:Definitely
peanut butter cookies. Oh my goodness, a single one of those bad boys could make my entire week.
CT:Do
you see yourself pursuing illustration for the rest of your life?
SC:Oh
most definitely. I've debated for a while whether or not to pursue what I am most passionate about as a career. I was afraid of the idea of it becoming something that I would start relating to stress. But it's what I love and I'll always get stressed from it sometimes. I'd love to draw and illustrate as my career.
CT:What
keeps you motivated?
SC:I
am surrounded by such wonderful people in my life who support me and give me both kind and constructive words on a day to day basis. Also, drawing is therapeutic to me. I am not good with words at all, so to spill out what is racing through my mind is such a wonderful thing. It's a way for my peers to visualize who I am and how I work, how I see things with my mind and my eyes.
CT:Have
you always been interested in art?
SC:Not
always visual art, but yes. Even though I picked up drawing when I was a toddler, I loved writing for a good while and then I regained visual arts as my main interest.n
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“When I see and is most to
travel, I feel what beautiful me.”
-Sophie
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photo by // Allie Taylor
COOKING CORNER: CUPCAKES BY MACKENZIE THWEATT
NAME: Mackenzie Thweatt AGE: 18
HOMETOWN: Fernandina Beach, Florida WHAT: Baker
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For more recipe info, tips on cooking, or maybe order something from me, email me at: mackblissthweatt@aol.com!
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Photographed by Jill Wilcott
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both pages, wool jacket by french connection, lace bra, by la senza pants by french connection shoes by nine west in this story, model is skye tostowaryk, styling by skye tostowaryk, hair and makeup by skye tostowaryk, shot on location in st. john’s nefoundland
hat by vintage jacket by le chateau pants by gap purse by azone shoes by nine west
wool sweater by vintage silk camisole by eve gravel shorts by suzy sheir shoes by aldo belt by Suzy Shier
purse by mango silk pants by club monaco shoes by nine west
purse by mango silk pants by club monaco shoes by nine west jacket by Suzy Shier
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Rowena Waack Christopher Bell Christopher Bell Aleksandra Urbanowicz Scott Young Allie Hine Marija Mandic
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WRITER SPOTLIGHT:NINA EWEST
Poetry Corner
Nina performing at a Poetry Slam.
Lace Lids
If when I woke saw your face I’d call you an angel your eyes mirrors to my spelled gaze when shut, your lids painted in lace shadows of the morning light I’d make billowing curtains to shield us hold us together hold us forever within your eyes the need is to touch you stroke your hair confirm the delicacy of your lip sit burns to know my thoughts ludicrous but merely a captive of my own heart I yield to my desires and follow your step with guarded glance Perchance, lace curtains may drape upon me on day and your eyes may turn my way
Ardent Wind
Might the wind be an extension of my breath? every exhale, traveling to catch your skirt every intake, a tug on you closer follow the clattering leaves to my mouth and meet my lips with yours I, the wind you, my muse a beauty among the monotonous frolic in the meadow and I’ll persuade the daisies to accompany you open your arms and the clouds will part to show the sun’s warmth upon your cheek dearest lady, if I the wind you may not hold me but catch me in your gasp
Tributaries
All of my words feel synthetic like the contacts in my eyes failing to keep focus only see fog as I swim through air because steps seem too easy drawn into myself or someone might step on my toes bump into my shoulder stare into my eyes where they’ll see moving waters amongst the blue draining my thoughts like tributaries fingertips can act as canals at my gentle touch of your cheek I’ll feel cold as I act to others afraid to put too much out because I’m not ready to give up on what I feel like I should be despite the fact It’s not me my hands hang heavy at my sides no one will hold them like my books, my bag, my mind someone should just take it all
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in this story, model is catherine roberge, photography by jill wilcott all clothing by american apparel
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Photographed by Jill Wilcott
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