Allison Florence is a person who makes things. She is originally from Milwaukee and now lives in Chicago. In April 2017 she was one half of the art show This Town Ain't Big Enough For The Two Of Us at The Box Gallery in Galesburg, IL.
"Outchea!" and "Honey" by Eric The Sage
Eric The Sage is an artist originally from the westside of Chicago, now living in Maywood, IL. He was at the Pancakes and Booze art show. He's performed as a rapper at Lincoln Fest in Galesburg, Maywood Fest, and was featured on Culture Media's In Da Basement Season 2 showcase. He has also participated in YesFest in Elmhurst. His art has been published in issues of Catch Magazine and Made Magazine. He is currently working on publishing his own art book.
"Paranoid" by Tommy Figel
Tommy Figel is an artist born and raised in Oak Park, IL. In addition to performing with BRAVO Performing Arts Academy, he has also produced several documentary films for them. He has performed in dozens of musicals and stage plays over the course of the last decade.
Three Architectural Studies by Kevin Cole
Kevin Cole is an undergraduate architecture student at Illinois Institute of Technology. He was born and raised in Chicago. In these architectural studies, Kevin Cole shows us his grasp on the technical and the personal. The result is a depiction of the moment when observations in form and shape meet strokes of freedom and exploration.
"Phantoms of a Sample" Music Video by GHUL
GHUL is an artist and creator from Chicago. He has performed around Chicago at venues such as The Metro Chicago, Subterranean Chicago, and Double Door.
"Redeys" by Mr. Marmalade and the Heavy Functions
Mr. Marmalade and the Heavy Functions are a Chicago-based soul collective in the tradition of acid mothers temple. They have played shows at Jurassic Park, The Underground Wonderbar, Ember, and The Lost Artist Colony, the latter as an acoustic band. They have been featured The Modern Folk's blog.
"ecaR taR" by James Saxe
James Saxe is a filmmaker and artist living in Chicago. He operates his own film and art studio entitled Pons Pictures.
'What We'll Mock When We're Older' by Matt Koester
I can’t drive right in my dreams. I try to brake and steer but it’s useless. I don’t crash. I just graze. I can’t believe myself. I wake up.
Art by Sergio Farfán
Sergio Farfan is a Peruvian artist based in Chicago. The meaning behind his art is to creatively motivate and inspire the dreamer in all of us, the kid who comes from nothing, the teen who sees the train as a canvas, and the soul who will always stay young at heart. He views art as a method of communication, therapy, and self-expression.
Six Illustrations by Kayla Mahaffey
Kayla Mahaffey is an illustrator and fine artist who conveys stories and tales with each of her pieces. Her artwork has been featured in shows at Plus Gallery, Genesis Art Supply, The Black Couch, and Capital One Cafe, several of which she also served as the curator.
Human Animal Life by Andrew M. Marr
Andrew M. Marr is a fiction writer and essayist from Wheaton, IL. Andrew's work has been featured in Cellar Door and Catch magazines.
"Flight" by tffx
tffx is an ambient sound project from Chicago artist and musician, Tim Foley. "flight" is a track that transports the listener to a new place, a new atmosphere, where even our breath is combustible.
Two Poems by Jordan Stone
Jordan Stone is a writer, model and songwriter from Chicago, IL currently living in Los Angeles, CA. Her two poems here present a softness and meditation used solely for love. Read Jordan's work by visiting our site and see the work of many more young artists!
Elixir by Eric The Sage
"Elixir" is the latest full-length release from Eric The Sage and presents the full scope of his creative vision as an artist and lyricist. Tackling themes of struggle, oppression, and disadvantage, "Elixir" delivers an overall triumphant feeling. Emphasizing self-trust and group unity, Eric The Sage's project restores the energy we'll need if we're gonna make it through.
Birds and Bees by Lucia Whalen
Lucia Whalen is a writer and musician from Oak Park, IL currently living in Forest Park, IL. She has been published in the UIC Honors College OneWorld magazine, has written for the Forest Park Review, and writes for the Art of Living Foundation and the blog Yoga Republic.
