Mikel Elam: Today is a New Day

Text by Mikel Elam, Copyright 2024 . Today is a New Day . Today is a new day . This is part of my studio practice. I try to just keep going and exploring new avenues often. Don’t get me wrong; I use my best judgement as of today. However if I grow; I might … Read more

Nefertari Williams: Tim Scott OUR Black Man – Not yours!

Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2024 . Tim Scott OUR Black Man – Not yours! . This is an opinion piece so I will go easy. To understand my perspective you will have to learn a few things that are just truths within the black community. Colorism exists. Since we were enslaved individuals we were … Read more

Behind The Scenes With Savanna

  Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scenes With Savanna . Photographs by Al B For, Copyright 2024. I was introduced to Savanna a few months ago at an exhibition of my work curated  by my  friend and colleague Bob Neroni, owner of Prism Arts Philadelphia.  When we met at the exhibit … Read more

KVaughn: Interview

KVaughn: Interview by Tony Ward . TW: When did you first realize you wanted to pursue fashion design? KV: I never really pursued Fashion Design actually I had a manufacturer, I didn’t start sewing actually until my little sister Dorian bought me a sewing machine and I took a six week sewing class.  I think … Read more

Nefertari Williams: The Epidemic of Loneliness

Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2023 . The Epidemic of Loneliness  . I have heard more songs about being a strong independent woman more times then I wish to count. No matter how many times I sing them, wear the tee shirts or yell it from roof tops…..  I still, even if it’s just around … Read more