tonyadmin Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2022 . The Vixens Series . The new portrait series is called “Vixens.” I began the new work in the Spring of 2021 and is inspired by women from different walks of life that exemplify the title of the series. Each person that I cast is asked to write … Read more
Text and Artwork by Mikel Elam, Copyright 2022 . Inclusion . For me inclusion mean us and not they. In conversation references to The Blacks, The Women, The Gays , The Italians, The Jewish, The Irish . Yes these are descriptions. Generally it takes our mind to some stereotype we’ve seen from movies to real … Read more
Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2022 . Fashion Fetish: 2000 – 2020 . My personal work and research has been rooted in exploring the visual cross sections of fashion and erotic photography by capturing the impact the sexual revolution of the 1960’s had on advertising and in particular magazine publishing, prior to … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2022 . Autopsy . My girlfriend, I’m forced to call her M here because the Virginia Department of Corrections has forbidden me to use her name (First Amendment anyone?), died on June 3, 2003, and was supposedly autopsied on June 4 at 9:00 in the morning. Let me explain why … Read more
Text by Megan McGory, Copyright 2022 . Tulips . The future is a blend of what we make of it and anticipation of the unknown. Each day I make the best of whatever situation the day presents. Having a glass half full attitude (most days) allows my positive attitude to resonate to those around me. … Read more