Volume 06

1905
June
2015

CONTRIBUTORS
JENNIFER CARRILLO | PHOTOGRAPHER
RAYA JADE | PHOTOGRAPHER
RENE BJORHEIM | PHOTOGRAPHER
MARCO RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHER
CHELSEA DOLLAR | PHOTOGRAPHER
CALLAN RAMIREZ | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DARNELL THOMAS | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
MARIAH ROMERO | STYLIST
ANA STINA RIMAL | WRITER
ANAIAH LUPTON | WRITER
ANDIE FULLER | WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
It is crazy that June is here already. The two of us have just finished another
semester and are ready for summer. We wanted to keep the June issue very
low key but also fun to celebrate another year of college completed and another
summer ahead of us to relax and make memories. This issue was inspired
by the beautiful colors we see around us these days as the weather is
getting warmer. So let’s celebrate the colors from the sky, the yummy foods
we find on our plates, the water, the lights we see at night from the streets
or at the fair, and all the new places we have the priviledge of exploring.
Another aspect of summer we are looking forward to is the simplicity. We
channeled this earning for simple summer days in the layout of this issue.
We hope you can enjoy this issue we worked so hard on and your summer.
XOXO
Darnell & Mariah

PHOTOGRAPHER. MARCO RIVERA /// MODEL. NATALIE BUCKNER /// MODEL. VALENCIA LUSK

PHOTOGRAPHER. JENNIFER CARRILLO /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. DARNELL THOMAS /// MODEL. MEG COLBURN

Photography by Andie Fuller

SALMON WITH SRIRACHA
Written by Andie Fuller
And just like that we’ve made it to June, it’s time to
celebrate the fact that we’ve made it 6 months into 2015
and summer fun is upon us. I suggest we all go play in
the sun, the summer rain and enjoy as much good food,
drink and company as possible. I wanted to share this
recipe to spice up your (my) salmon game. I like to pair
mine with homemade coleslaw or steamed edamame.

RECIPE & INSTRUCTIONS
Here’s what you need:
1 ½ lbs salmon fillet
1 lemon, juiced
1 ½ Tbsp sriracha sauce
½ tsp sea salt
2 Tbsp parsley or cilantro, chopped
2-3 drizzles of honey
Here’s what you do:
Pre heat your oven to 425 F. Place parchment or oil the
bottom of a baking dish. Wisk lemon juice, honey, sriracha
and salt in a small bowl. Place salmon into baking
dish and cover with sriracha sauce. Bake salmon for 15-
20 minutes until cooked through and flaky. Timing will
depend on how thick the cut of salmon is. Sprinkle with
parsley or cilantro and enjoy!

enjoy!

PHOTOGRAPHER. RAYA JADE /// MODEL. MEG COLBURN

AYSIA STIEB
Written by Ana Stina Rimal
It can be difficult to spend so much
time and energy in school when the world
is moving forward with or without us. Art
school can feel like a bubble. In my personal
experience, I have struggled with the prospect
of going to school to learn how to write or to
try to get a job or internship writing as means
of learning the craft and forming connections.
The fact of the matter is; it is crucial to have
both. In the classroom one’s art is challenged
by people it may have never interacted with
before. College provides supportive and sustainable
environments to experiment and grow
as artists. It is important, though, to step out
of the classroom and ask people to consider
one’s art on a professional level. Aysia Stieb
balances the tension of working as a professional
photographer, interning in a museum,
studying full-time at California College of the
Arts, maintaining a top-notch Instagram, all
while creating interesting and engaging art.
I asked a few questions to Aysia about
her work, her style, and her inspiration.
1905: Your work relies heavily on principles of
design and it seems as though, when I look at
your earlier work, this is your commercial photography
influencing your personal projects. Is
this perception true? Is there a duality between
the commercial and the personal or have the two
developed separately from each other?
AS: The two “ways of working” are completely
intertwined now. I think that I used to
(not very long ago) try to separate them. But
recently I have been making work that uses the
technical aesthetic of commercial photography,
especially in food photography, to discuss
something larger… or stranger and often times
more personal (which is opposite of commercial).
1905: In terms of design, what is an aesthetic or
style that is interesting to you? Any specific art or
design inspirations?
AS: In art, I am inspired all over the place
by lots of things, mostly thanks to amazing
professors at school who feed with me exciting
work they know I will enjoy. For a general
aesthetic - Northern California artists and
designers and their sense of style in lifestyle,
art, and design always inspire me, specifically
of the 1950’s-70’s.
1905: Do you feel like your personal style reflects
your interests as an artist? Who are your fashion
inspirations?
character analysis

AS: I’m not sure. I think sometimes. I like
jeans and comfortable clothing that also
fits me well or in an interesting way, often
times clean and basic. I think much of
my photos and other work is “basic” in an
essential, pared-down way. Not like basic
b-word. ;) (maybe.) but I try to make
things for what they really are or what they
are trying to say. I like on-liners I art, even
though they are looked down upon. For
style inspiration – California style mentioned
before – double denim, surfers, earth
artists. I also like the designer Margaret
Howell. Also Comme Des Garcons basics.
Sandals and hats are cool.
1905: How dependent would you say the editing
process is to being a photographer?
AS: I think if you are working primarily with
images, it is crucial. Editing, sequencing,
reframing, etc. can make up half the content.
Even photographers who work expansively or
with an obsessive approach have some form
of editing – even if it’s not about removing
certain images, it is often in sequencing or
installation.
1905: In relationship to art students looking to
have careers in a professional setting, what is your
most valuable media asset?
1905: A lot of your work is focused on food.
Could you give some insight into your relationship
to food and how that may relate to your work?
AS: Lately it is all and only about food.
Oranges/Citrus. It is a weird, obsessive relationship
I have to this subject. You are the
millionth person to ask me this week “WHY
FOOD?” and I’m in a strange state with it
right now. It is kind of a jumping off, spiraling
in different directions subject for me.
Often times about sensory experience, personal
relationship to the food, associations,
and ideas of perfection, desire vs. necessity,
and a type of slowness and meditation. It is
everything?? Lol
AS: Instagram probably – for a brand it is
kind of amazing and the best type of marketing
right now. For an individual, it is helpful
and an exciting way to keep contact with
friends, acquaintances, and other artists/
galleries/brands you want to keep up with
and interact with. It has harmful qualities
though, so be careful! ;)
1905: In a lot of cases involving photography,
your work is dependent on a person as a subject
to photograph. How does this relate to a
sense of collaboration?
AS: Less so now, but when I am photographing
a person I always want it to be a dual

Photographer. Aysia Stieb

effort, their ideas just as valid as mine in
making the photo. Even if the photo is for my
own purpose and not a freelance thing for
them I always want to make sure the person
is comfortable and represented the way they
want to be.
AS: Okay there are two right now: white
jeans and Tevas. I just bought another pair
of Tevas: universal in black as well as white,
oops. I walk a ton and they’re so crazy comfortable
and look great, simple in my opinion.
1905: Do you seek out/enjoy collaboration
with other artists in a more formal sense
(not the relationship between subject and
photographer)? What are its benefits in
your work?
AS: Yes! Well with some people, and with
those people I want to collaborate with we
often both feel the same and also feel that
desire pretty quickly. When shooting I think
collaboration is more frequent than not. I
would like to collaborate on things other
than photographs, videos, design – like collaborative
curation or an exchange.
1905: When you are stuck in a stylistic rut,
be it in your art or in your personal ascetic,
where do you turn for rejuvenation?
AS: For rejuvenation ~ THE BEACH! I try
to go to the beach once a week, which has
been hard lately. I feel so lucky to live by the
ocean. I like the before and after moments of
going to the beach as well. I think that entire
experience is where I find calmness and a
sense of reality or presence – it allows me
to feel out where I really am. That probably
makes no sense…. Also the library and also
magazines…
1905: What is one clothing item/accessory that
you cannot live without?
Be sure to follow Aysia Instagram (@aysia)
and check out her website (aysiastieb.com)!

PHOTOGRAPHER. CHELSEA DOLLAR /// STYLIST. MARIAH ROMERO /// MODEL. AMY WEST

PHOTOGRAPHER. RENE BJORHEIM /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. CALLAN RAMIREZ /// MODEL. CASSIDY KAHLER

PHOTOGRAPHER. RENE BJORHEIM /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. CALLAN RAMIREZ /// MODEL. TAWANDA SUESSBRICH-JOAQUIM

PHOTOGRAPHER. RENE BJORHEIM /// CREATIVE DIRECTOR. CALLAN RAMIREZ /// MODEL. TAWANDA SUESSBRICH-JOAQUIM

REDUCING PLASTIC
Written by Anaiah Lupton
The difference between man and animal is the act of
adaptation. Animals adapt to their surroundings and adjust
to circumstance, where as humans change the world
around them to fit their needs and adapt to the circumstances
that they have created. Change is a requirement
for human development and evolution, however we
have created a society based off of instant gratification
and we have blinded ourselves to consequences. One of
our largest issues in this country is our instinct to say
yes to products that promote ease, haste, quantity, and
pre-packaging. In my last article I wrote about how I am
spending this year transitioning to free trade clothing,
and saying no to sweat shops. This act of consciousness
began as a struggle and I felt like I was missing out on
cute clothing. After a few months, I began to feel like I
could breathe easier and I no longer felt like I was missing
out on anything. This experience has inspired me to
be conscious in other aspects of my life, specifically with
trash. I am taking on the task to reduce my trash and
say no to plastic. Although I do not plan on quitting
cold turkey I plan on making subtle changes each day
towards leaving a smaller plastic footprint.
“Approximately 55% of 220 million tons of waste
generated each year in the United States ends up in one
of the over 3,500 landfills.”-Duke University, Center for
Sustainability and Commerce. The plastic we accumulate
everyday is typically disassociated and easily forgotten
due to the trendy grab and go life style. This lack of
consciousness perpetuates until we see it first hand, for
instance when one finds more trash on the beach than
seashells. As I have made the transition from buying
sweat shop clothing to free trade clothing I have found
that my fashion choices have shifted and I have found
myself gravitating towards better forms of cotton and
quality fabrics over the items I used to have. It has also
changed my perspective on what I need. Rather than
buying in quantity I am more focused on what use the
item will have in over a year from now, “how long will
I find this fashionable?” or “How long will this style be
‘in’?”. These same questions can be asked when buying
simple things like plastic containers, plastic utensils, and
plastic food packaging-How long will I need/use? What
happens to it when I am done with it? I hope that with
this next transition of living minimally and reducing
waste I will become more passionate about the things
that I can buy over the things that I cannot buy.
Part of this transition will include using more glass
products such as Mason Jars. Thanks to my mom, she
is helping me with this process by collecting jars for me
at home to transport food, and water. These jars can
be used as I make some of my own necessities such as
toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and other day-to-day
products. I have also saved some of the clothes I have
outgrown to sew together bags, and napkins to reduce
paper towel usage.
Part of this life style will include buying products
in bulk rather than buying pre-packaged items. Whole
foods offers many products in bulk but they offer plastic
bags and containers for transportation. Part of this
mindset will involve being more conscious about providing
my own bags and jars in order to retrieve groceries
and house hold items.
I reflected on my waste trail and realized that it is
the day to day that weighs me down the most, whether
it is a coffee to go, the plastic wrap around my sandwich,
the straw I used in my drink, my plastic toothbrush
or the packaging in my cabinets, I discovered my
garbage is ubiquitous.
In order to compensate for this new life style I will have
to be diligent on being concenceous before going out
by providing my own Tupperware, drinking glasses, and
napkins. As apart of this culture I will have the most
difficulty saying “no” for the times when I did not plan
ahead, for instance, If I forget my drinking glass, I will

come to terms with passing up what ever is being offered
out of the plastic cup. There are useful websites to look
at for inspiration. I was surprised to find that there are
a plethora green alternatives to plastic. Websites such as
http://www.lifewithoutplastic.com/store/ and
http://www.trashisfortossers.com/ offer recipes, ideas,
and purchasable products.
“Besides, environmentalism
is sexy. ”
“Trash is for tossers” is especially interesting because it
is a blog by Lauren Singer. Lauren Singer, Brooklyn NY,
has spent the past two years creating almost zero trash.
Singer was an environmentalist major in college and she
found it more than necessary to not only believe in her
values but also live by them. When she moved to Brooklyn
she down sized and started her life over by living
sustainably and creating alternatives to create zero waste.
The only waste she has accumulated regularly, are the
stickers on fruits and vegetables and condoms.
In my sweatshop free article I discussed how the cost
of fair trade clothing in comparison to other clothing
averaged out to be the same. The same goes for a plastic
free life style. Razors for instance, are gendered to
increase profit. Razors are purchased semi regularly and
are made of plastics that cannot be broken down. They
usually end up in oceans and landfills. I began shaving
when I was about 12. (It was terrifying but all my friends
were doing it). For the past eight years I had bought
razors once every other month for about $7. In short,
I have spent nearly $360 on razors. I could have spent
that money on a plane ticket, VIP passes to a music
festival, pay for college tuition, or replace the alternator
in my car. Buying a chrome, stainless steel razor costs
about $45 and is a onetime buy that can be used for
years. When I include items like tooth brushes, plastic
sandwich bags, beauty products, plastic water bottles,
feminine products, bags, gift wrapping, etc. etc. etc.
etc. The numbers add up quickly and all of the sustainable
products that seamed expensive at first now appear
to be freeing.
Rather than looking at this as an animal life style of
adaptation, it’s just a way of being aware of our surroundings
and respecting the earth. The percentage of
my time on earth is miniscule in comparison to human
existence. Yet, the choices I make on trash lasts for decades.
We have the power to say yes and a responsibility
to say no to the things we do not need. Having less has
made me feel less jaded. With each Item I have donated
and discared I feel as though I can breathe easier, and
the things I do own I cherish. By owning less clothes I
tend to only own things I absolutely love, which makes
me feel good because each day I know I will be comfortable.
With fewer options I don’t feel as stressed in the
morning wondering what I am going to wear. Although
it sounds silly, those extra ten minutes has helped a lot
with getting ready for class or sitting down to eat breakfast
in less of a rush. With fewer plastics, and consuming
buys, I take less trips to the store, leaving my agenda
with one less errand and one less concern. When I
switched to fair trade clothing and began thinking in
terms of practicality I realized I don’t need eight tops
with different animals and inspirational quotes on them.
The same goes for my garbage trail. I don’t need trash,
and neither do you.
-----Besides, environmentalism is sexy. Especially if the
only trash you leave behind are condoms.

PHOTOGRAPHER. MARCO RIVERA /// MODEL. AMANDA TYLER /// MODEL. NOLAN BLAIR

ISSUE 06 /// NINETEEN 0 FIVE