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

Bob Shell: My Continuing Publishing Saga

Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2023 . My Continuing Publishing Saga . My book ‘Heaven and Hell on the Road to Reno was just disapproved at the top level of the Virginia Department of Corrections. They said: “‘Material that contains solicitations for or promotes activities that are in violation of state or federal law including … Read more

Exhibition Announcement: Artist Statement

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Artist Statement Thirty years ago in 1993. I embarked on a new body of work that explored our rights in America to freedom of expression. My subjects were from all walks of life, from various races, religious backgrounds  and sexual persuasions. This melting pot that stubbornly defines America  formed … Read more

Nefertari Williams: Tall Tales

Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2023 . Tall Tales .  WOMEN YOU NEED TO STOP GETTING YOURSELVES PREGNANT  1. Things got hot and heavy at the end of a date and you wanted to stop and he kept going. That’s your problem.  2. You are now pregnant and the morning sickness is causing you to … Read more

Joel Levinson: Behind The Scenes

Text by Joel Levinson, Copyright 2023 . Behind  The Scenes . I FELT LIKE I was Marcello Mastroianni walking onto the film set for La Dolce Vita; a colorful cast of characters assembled in slightly exotic circumstances later than scheduled. The Dolce Vita feeling stayed with me, even intensified, as the afternoon progressed. Tony had … Read more