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

Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Winter Collection 2023

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Winter Collection 2023 . Photography by Brian Hunt and Ernest Thomas, Copyright 2023 . On November 19, 2023 a group of creative talents, models, photographers and stylists  arrived at the enclave in Elkins Park determined to produce a series of photographs representative of KVaughn’s … Read more

Mikala Mikrut: A Vixen From Vegas

Text by Mikala Mikrut, Copyright 2023 . A Vixen From Vegas . Photography, Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 Creative Director: KVaughn Lighting Assistant: Anthony Colagreco Hair & Makeup: Octavia Monroe Behind The Scenes: Resyn Thomas . What does it mean to be a vixen? At first glance, the term is simple: “a female fox.” It’s the … 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