"Migraine research is underfunded, GPs undertrained, support within society minimal, and the condition consistently misunderstood, ridiculed and undermined. 11 artists, including myself, have put forward a creative response for this zine. We are all based in Scotland, but geography aside, we all have migraine and a creative outlook in common. Responses were varied in tone and content, yet each was an emotive and humbling thing to receive. People are being generous with their honesty here." Emily Chappell, zine intro.
Link to author's website
www.emilychappell.com
Things People Say When You Are Autistic
Orlando Richardson
Publishing Info:
Indiana, PA, USA 2024
12 x pages
Black and white photocopy onto 90gsm white paper
Description:
Short autobiographical narrative about mental health challenges and coping mechanisms. Text with line drawings that explain how the author has been experimenting with blind contour drawings (a method of drawing without looking at your pen and moving it without taking it off the paper. The story parallels drawing distorted lines and how thoughts can also become distorted. It also shows the positive effect drawing can have as a release.
Introducing ZINO LOCI a shared imaginary location that seeks to bring visual and creative voices together annually on shared themes. Zineopolis is excited to welcome a new collaborative zine project between students at the University of Portsmouth, UK and Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. The project will be run collectively by Jac Batey, Nicolas Verstappen, and Jonathan Scott.
The first issue of this collaborative zine is themed around GUILT and SHAME. The contributors explored how these complex emotions are visualised through narrative, comics, sequential illustration and artistic expression. Printed in Portsmouth, UK (2023)
See the link to the Zino Loci website for more info. Zino Loci Website
Minizine
Industrie Museum Gent - To accompany the Printing Exhibit
Belgium 2023
Publishing Info:
Folding minizine.
Laserprinted on arrival in the exhibit.
Description:
There is a colour laser printer at the entrance to the printing technology exhibit in the Industry Museum in Ghent, Belgium.
Visitors to the exhibit can print their own personalised copy (adding a name and title) then as they walk around the printing presses and other artefacts there are six stages where they can stop and add to their zine. The stages encourage the visitor to draw type, add colour stickers, rubber stamps and embossing. Each element supports information about printing technology.
A lovely way to engage visitors and elicit interaction and attention.
Link to Industry Museum: https://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/museum-industry
World Through Our Eyes (The): Selection of 6 x Mini Zines
Loretta Butler (editor)
“The World Through Our Eyes is a zine filled with wonderful alternative art and writing. The pieces included in this zine are created by young up-and-coming artists whose work does not necessarily fit in with societal norms due to its punk, queer, and alternative nature. Our purpose with this zine is to give people the opportunity to come together and share stories, experiences, and feelings with each other free of judgment. A place where others can finally see the world through our eyes.” (Publishers Instagram)
Publishers Instagram:
@theworldthroughoureyes0
My Worries, Fears & Anxieties
Luke Johnson aka Lulu
Publishing Info:
Portsmouth, UK 2023
Foldy A3 down into A6
Laser Printed on 200gsm white card
Description:
An illustrated collection of the author’s fears including pet death, too much water, and answering telephone calls. Blue and yellow throughout with illustrations in a mixture of drawing, collage, and printmaking
Link to Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lulujohnsonillustration/
Hello My Name is Sketchbook as Textbook
Andrew Kozlowski
Papercity Publishing
FL, USA 2022
Publishing Info:
28 x pages
Blue and black monochrome printing on cream paper
Illustrated as a narrative comic
Saddle-stitched 20cm x 25cm
Description:
This zine is a partial pastiche of a sketchbook that explains how keeping a sketchbook can be a useful practice for artists. It is narrated by the ‘teacher’ running the drawing classes and includes his thoughts and ideas about creative practice. The illustrations are a mix of metaphorical, educational, fantastical, and realistic. This is a lovely drawn manifesto in favour of the Sketchbook and gives a strong rationale for keeping one.
Things Will Get Better: But They Won’t Be the Same
Andrew Kozlowski
Papercity Publishing
FL, USA 2021
Publishing Info:
40 x pages, laser printed on cream paper.
Yellow Card cover with a monochrome photo.
Description:
Laser printed on cream paper in monochrome. The zine contains life anecdotes, family photos and snapshots. The zine is about transition moments where the author moves from ‘one place of uncertainties to another’. There are stories about COVID-19 and memories from school, the anecdotes are a mix of melancholy, isolation, and embarrassment but told with gentleness.
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| Front cover through red lens |
Description:
A collaborative feminist zine that contains overlayed images in blue/pink. When viewed through the red lens the pink vanishes, a metaphor for female voices being silenced or ignored. Created by students on BA illustration in response to a theme of social awareness.
Authors' social media: not listed
Worry
Andrew Kozlowski
Papercity Publishing
FL, USA 2021
World Through Our Eyes (The): Transcending Perspectives
Loretta Butler (editor)
Publishing Info:
Publisher: The World Through Our Eyes - Fort Collins, Colorado, US (2023)
A5 saddle-stitched
16 pages
Black and white photocopy with coloured pink paper cover.
“The World Through Our Eyes is a zine filled with wonderful alternative art and writing. The pieces included in this zine are created by young up-and-coming artists whose work does not necessarily fit in with societal norms due to its punk, queer, and alternative nature. Our purpose with this zine is to give people the opportunity to come together and share stories, experiences, and feelings with each other free of judgment. A place where others can finally see the world through our eyes.” (Publishers Instagram)
Publishers Instagram:
@theworldthroughoureyes0
Publishing Info:
Publisher: The World Through Our Eyes, Fort Collins, Colorado, US (2023)
A5 saddle-stitched
24 pages
Black and white photocopy with coloured lime green paper.
“The World Through Our Eyes is a zine filled with wonderful alternative art and writing. The pieces included in this zine are created by young up-and-coming artists whose work does not necessarily fit in with societal norms due to its punk, queer, and alternative nature. Our purpose with this zine is to give people the opportunity to come together and share stories, experiences, and feelings with each other free of judgment. A place where others can finally see the world through our eyes.” (Publishers Instagram)
Publishers Instagram:
@theworldthroughoureyes0
