Tracey Olkus: As The World Turns

Text by Tracey Olkus, Copyright 2024 . As The World Turns . Conflict and climate change have brought about unprecedented migration from the Middle East, Africa, and Central America to Europe and the United States. The war in Ukraine , the war in Gaza, Iran , China, the overall normalization of totalitarianism, a growing distaste for western … Read more

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

Technology: VR and Shadow Boxing

Virtual Reality and Shadow Boxing . Photography and Set Design: Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 Creative Direction: KVaughn Lighting Assistant: Anthony Colagreco . In recent years, Virtual Reality (VR) technology has made significant strides in revolutionizing the way we approach exercise and fitness. One particularly exciting application of VR in this realm is the development of … Read more

Tracey Olkus: Behind The Scenes

  Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Tracey Olkus:Behind The Scenes . Tracey Olkus and I have known each other for decades.  Philly is a small town amongst creatives.  We worked together on shoots over the years as she is one of the best hair stylists in Philly, but I never had a chance … Read more

Lileet_Miriam: Work is Work Isn’t It?

  Text by Lileet_Miriam, Copyright 2024 Photography by Tony Ward,Copyright 2024 Styling by KVaughn . Work is Work, Isn’t It? The concept, by design, is meant to be transactional. An even exchange. You provide “x” set of skills for a particular field so therefore you should be paid “y” in return, right? The good ole … Read more