Megazine Issue #3 Contributors
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b.gr8ful
(Page 2) B.gr8ful is a poet and lyricist from Fayetteville, NC, with loving ties to Philly and NYC. Their work is dedicated to exploring common ground topics like love and loss, as well as encouraging the audience to consider the implications of the philosophies of nondualism, mutualism, and environmentalism.
The overarching message of her work is sovereignty and solidarity, with all power to the people. You will commonly hear, "Small waves move big oceans," as a call to create and to move in alignment with your principles, in whatever way you are able, in pursuit of liberation for all.
b.gr8ful would loveto work with John Cusack (a lifelong quest, if someone knows how to connect them!)
You can reach b.gr8ful on their IG: @b.gr8ful
Song selection: “Thought Form” by Arielle Bryant
John Vogel
(Page 3/4) I’m a musician, video artist, and writer living in Philadelphia. After graduating from Penn State with a BA in journalism, I moved out to Philadelphia to play music with friends from high school in the band Rad Racket. We eventually all ended up playing in Grandchildren for another ten years. From about 2006 to 2010, we also ran the Danger Danger House and the Danger Danger Gallery in West Philly, where we threw many popular shows with a long list of bands from that era.
After Grandchildren stopped playing in 2019, I started to focus solely on my solo music. My current projects include the multimedia piece Weird Music and the online magazine and podcast Talking Writing, while also collecting interviews for a future work, Perfect Recognition.
I would like to work with bands, artists, and event programmers of any medium or genre who resonate with my work. I've written a lot of music underneath spoken audio for writers and poets, and I'm game to collaborate with other musicians or vocalists. Lately I've also really been trying to play out in live settings as much as I possibly can; house shows, bars, venues, galleries, whatever. So if you do any of those things and want to hook up, hit me up.
You can find John at his website, his IG or his email
Song Selection is: "Music or Noise?'“ by Matmos
Hannah Meier
Hannah Meier is a Philadelphia-based visual artist, frequently working with analog photography and videography mediums (35mm, Super8, Polaroid). Following an improvised, minimalist approach, Hannah seeks authenticity in our surroundings and in strangers. Her work has been selected for group exhibitions here at home in Philly (The Halide Project, Unique Photo), across the US, and internationally.
You can find more of her work at @hannahsmeier and www.hannahsmeier.com
Hannah would love to work with anyone comfortable being photographed who has a story to tell – especially movement-based artists, dancers, or musicians - reach out! Other creatives in Philly and beyond!
Song Selection: “Bby” by Overmono
Heston Charres
(Pages 7/8) Heston Charres is a photographer and filmmaker based in Center City, Philadelphia. He works primarily with film and focuses on creating cinematic stills and portraits.
You can connect with Heston primarily on Instagram: @_the_sixthfloor
Heston would like to connect with set designers, models, screenwriters, and musicians based in Philadelphia.
Song Selection: “Seasons (Waiting on You)” by Future Islands
Hadley Precht
(9/10) Hadley is a third year Illustration Major originally from University of the Arts (RIP), now attending Moore. She hopes to get into book publishing in the future, but enjoys making comics in her free time. She is heavily inspired by horror and scifi, and usually works traditionally with ink. When she isn't making art, she's usually in her shoebox apartment, playing video games and cuddling her cat.
Hadley would like to connect with: Publishers, Art Directors, and Writers in need of illustrators!
Song Selection: “just leave me to bleed” by usedcvnt
King Cole
(Pages 11/12) My name is Anthony Cole, born and raised in Philadelphia. I've spent most of my life with a pencil in my hand, creating whatever came to mind. I started drawing when I was 2 years-old and developed a passion for art From drawing family members to cartoon characters, my artistic ability and imagination was peaked. For most of my childhood, I was enrolled in different weekend art programs located at Abington Art School and Moore College of Art, developing my skills and expanding my knowledge and horizon in art styles. Using what I learned from these programs, I continued to hone my artistic abilities which allowed me to push my boundaries in my teenage years.
I've always had a fond relationship with Hip-Hop, which I developed from my father, and I use this as the main factor in how I create my art. My style is similar to street art and graffiti, and just like how Hip-Hop expresses the backgrounds and struggles of many different artists, I use my art to do the same. Whether I'm telling my own story or putting myself in the perspective of others, I use my gift to allow others to relate either to me or to each other to build a connection with art.
I went to college at West Chester University and earned my degree in Web Design, and even though I enjoy having a career in the tech field, art continues to call my name as a young adult. I believe my mission is to use my art to inspire people in different communities, help them use art to tell stories about what goes on in their lives, and bridge the gap between different groups of people to help them understand the purpose of art and what it can do.
Anthony would like to connect with a mentor and/or teacher who understands different styles of art to give him the necessary guidance and knowledge to further his career as an artist. He would also like to connect with people willing to learn about art and use it to create a positive outlet in their communities.
You can find King Cole on his IG: @kvngcolex and @kvngcolex_art
Song selection: “Nas Is Like” by Nas
Alex Strang
(Pages 13/14) Alex is an artist, writer and game designer originally from Glasgow, Scotland, who has been trapped within the confines of Philadelphia for decades, yet still manages to get things done.
Creator of such phenomena as 'The Puppet Karaoke Universe Show', the
'Movie Plotz Live Improv Show', 'The Mr. Buckethead Show' and other
frivolity. He designs and publishes so many board games he cannot
count them anymore, but can he count anyway? Also, an avid kaiju
designer, he designs gigantic creatures and has them on art gallery
walls when the opportunity arrives.
You can find Alex at: cybergeckogames.com,
@cybergeckogames, https://kaijugallery.blogspot.com/, https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderLeslieStrang/
Alex would love to work artists of other talents, and all types!
Song Selection: “Lime and Coconut” by Harry Nilsson
SoPHIA tat
(Page 28) I'm Sophia Tat, a passionate photographer based in Philadelphia. I am studying Communications and Commercial Photography at Saint Joseph's University, with plans to graduate in 2025. After graduation, I plan to further my photography career and connect with Philly photographers & magazine editors.
Check out her website that she coded from scratch: https://sophiatat.com/ and follow her photography Instagram account @sophiatatphotography
Song Selection: “Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways
Art Wendler
(Check it Out! - Local Focal) A 20 year Philadelphian, Art has been working as a freelance artist for 30 years. He has created many great illustrations, which you can find on his website: artwendler.com
If you want to get in touch with him, email artman@artwendler.com to see if you can commission some work or partner with him on something remarkable! You can find some mercy on Art’s TeePublic and Redbubble
Art wants to connect with other artists and patrons who may be interested in his artistic and graphic design skills.
Song Selection: “Sidewinder” by Lee Morgan