SWIMWEAR MADE FOR THE RUNWAY
Splash EXPERIENCING THE WORLD'S CULTURE THROUGH FILM new film: the sweetest girl
New artists express themselves gleefully
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WAYS TO SPICE-UP YOUR DATING LIFE DURING QUARANTINE
THE SUMMER ISSUE FROM SHOWING SKIN TO POPCICLES
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COVER COVER STORY: STORY: Swimwear Swimwear spread spread by by Karl Karl M. M. Lee Lee
Jul-Aug 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
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Pop-Up ART Abstract Art by Marc Aaron Senoner
14 Pop-UP photography Photography Art by Mia Depaola
16 Pop-UP FASHION photography Crystal and Colors by Bineet Dreamzfxi
VISUAL ART FEATURE
24 VISUAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT Forever an Optimist, Efdot Moves from Project to Project Spreading Positivity by Laura Shirk
32 VISUAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT Tables of Berlin photographed by Seigar
COVER CREDITS: Model/ Model/FranchesKa FranchesKa Pujols Pujols MUA/ MUA/Nina Nina Ahjahnia Ahjahnia Photography/ Photography/Karl Karl M. M. Lee Lee 8 | CREATIV | Jul - Aug 2020 | www.creativmag.com
36 abstract concept by photography What Happens In Limbo photographed by Shannon Mckeogh
IN THIS ISSUE
COVER STORY
40 SWIMWEAR FASHION EDITORIAL Splash by Karl M. Lee
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ARTISTIC FASHION
50 WORLD FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Rebell by Lil Safonova Collection EnVers by Gerda Irene Contrive Colours by Rohan Prajapati Zentenials Whatever by Lea Farren
WHO’S WHO
62 FILM: THE SWEETEST GIRL Experiencing other cultures through The art of Film by Victoria McCoy
ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY
68 WORLD ART PHOTOGRAPHY Regeneration by Yuriy Boichenko 06.2020 by Ally Cardone Shadows in the Lights by Miguel A. Castillo
FREE EXPRESSION
76 WORLD ART PHOTOGRAPHY Between The Thunderstorms by Serg Garkus Stalker by Veronika Gergert Shadows in the Lights by Miguel A. Castillo Dancer MMXX by Lorenzo Gatto Summer Time by The Fly by Andraya Talia Echec Et Mat by Emilie Trontin
WRITER’S CORNER
94 LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS 3 Ways to Spice-Up Your Dating Life During Quarantine by Toni Douglas
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96 story telling Treasure Chest of Life by Yvonne Nobles
98 places to visit El Morro Castle in Old San Juan Puerto Rico
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Pop-Up Fashion Photography | Bineet Dreamzfx
Crystal & Colors
Saga of a Nubian Queen
Beauty lies in the eye of beholder, this concept has been developed to capture the Nubian beauty with a splash of crystals and colors . The celebration of different colors add brilliance to the already strong persona of the woman . This exquisite beauty sings elegance, captivates the eye and ignites all senses . The voice is so clear, this Black Queen doesn’t make excuses and shines in EVERY Shade.
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Model | Cianneh Browne Make up and Hair | Joke Crystal Photographer & Retoucher | Bineet Dreamzfx Concept & Styled | Bineet Dreamzfx Outfit | Fairycece ,Craft & Party Jewelry | Lolias , Focalook , Minesign
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Featured Stories | EfDot
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FOREVER AN OPTIMIST
Efdot Moves from Project to Project Spreading Positivity
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With the opening tagline of his website: ART FOR OPTIMISTS, Efdot believes that optimism is a choice. Based on the idea that we have the power to control our response to the everyday, the artist says it’s important to remember this notion. However, when providing a positive reaction is easier said than done, it’s also important to understand that feeling grief is part of the human experience. In 2014, after the burning down of his apartment building and destroying of all his possessions, the artist ran for his life. One of the only things to survive the fire was a rough sketch that read: optimist. As shared online, this piece of lettering became a symbol of hope and a reminder that intangible experiences and relationships will always matter more than material things. A couple of years later, he hosted an art exhibition in his apartment to spread awareness of The Optimist Project, which celebrates unity, acceptance and perseverance. During the recovery process, in addition to gaining a sense of gratitude, the artist reshaped his connection to community and redesigned his lifestyle. Beyond the craft, his motivation transformed into inspiring others to continue pushing forward in times of hardship. Eric Friedensohn, better known as Efdot, is a muralist, illustrator and creator. He is renowned for his site-specific murals, handmade illustrations, iconic “blob” motif and positive messages. Adding to his long list of accomplishments, the creator also produces limited edition prints and apparel and leads an online workshop. Inspired by skateboard culture and modern design, his community based art explores the way in which we engage with one another and showcases the places that his work is featured. From New York City, USA, and Monterrey, Mexico, to Mumbai, India, his murals appear on walls, streets and buildings both inside and outside.
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Cover Story | Karl M. Lee
Splash Splash, Splash, Splash the waves crashing against the shores of every beach from coast to coast, the summer sun beaming its rays through the skin and the worry free mindset of enjoying life is what the mid year is all about.
Though Fashion shows around America have taken a back seat during this pandemic, creativity never stops. The swimwear items were carefully chosen by photographer Karl M. Lee and modeled by Francheska Pujols and Marium Ali . No specific fashion designer were chosen for this shoot, however you would not believe us if we told you where the pieces came from. Let's just say it just comprises of pure imagination and the need to pay homage to Summer 2020.
Model/Francheska Pujols MUA/Nina Ahjahnia Photography/Karl M. Lee
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Artistic Fashion | Lil Safonova
REBELL!
Photographer: Lil Safonova Model: Ekaterina Zueva Makeup Artist: Melissa Fox Retoucher: Maria Kukushkina Wardrobe Credits: Jewellery - Alex & Ani Costume - River Island
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Photographer: Lil Safonova Model: Ekaterina Zueva Makeup Artist: Melissa Fox Retoucher: Maria Kukushkina Wardrobe Credits: Jewellery - Alex & Ani Dress - Zara boots London rebel
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Who's Who | The Sweetest Girl
Yanatha Desouvre
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As an African American woman, I have always known that people of my race share similarities in culture. Though we may be disbursed on different continents, our roots are embedded so deeply that at times we may feel them crossing paths. However, the best way to truly immerse ourselves in enriching our minds is through traveling. Exploring countries that drive and excite our curiosity the most. Realizing that traveling may be somewhat unrealistic at times, especially in this day and age, the alternative becomes obvious through the best form of art that encapsulates time, life and everything in between also known as the best platform for storytelling. Film. I personally have grown curious of several cultures around the world. Feature films and short films have been my passport to experience them all from the comfort of my living room or movie theaters. Thanks to talented filmmakers, I have joyfully expanded my cultural knowledge from countries such as Nigeria, India, China and the United Kingdom. With this said it was indeed a great pleasure to have had the privilege of speaking with talented filmmakers from Haiti, a country that surely is on my bucket list of “countries to visit�, as they recount their story from their native land and how they plan on shedding light on certain cultural woes through their upcoming film set to be released hopefully next year.
The Sweetest Girl: A Forbidden Love Story a film created, written and produced by acclaimed author Yanatha Desouvre, co-written by screenplay writer Harry Jeudy and directed by Samuel Ladouceur. All extremely talented within their own categories come together to tell a compelling story set in Haiti, haunted by gun violence and human trafficking, which will surely leave its spectators experiencing an array of emotions. The film is an adaptation of the book Revelation: Roads to Redemption (written by Yanatha Desouvre) which pays homage to the famous Wyclef Jean’s discography. Sandra Justice
As a great initiative to celebrate talents of the same descendance, Yanatha used the production of the film as an opportunity to unite as many Haitian creators as possible to preserve the authenticity of the film. Starring Genji Jacques, Sandra Justice and Marie Michelle Desrosiers and many more. Here is a small synopses of the movie: “Jacques will play Lucias Goodman, a brilliant, seasoned, yet tormented law enforcement officer, who has his life thrown into disarray when his loving wife, prominent and controversial journalist Margaret Goodman, is shot in broad daylight and ends up in the intensive care unit. Overwhelmed with guilt, while his wife is in a coma, Lucias is compelled to confess his most heart-shattering secret. As Lucias proceeds to clear his conscience, the underlying threat that simmered in their marriage for decades begins to boil over to the point of no return. Lucias struggles to make peace with his past, which has lifechanging consequences in his present day. “
“ Each chapter has a Haitian proverb which tells a story about hope, faith , love, guilt and can leave you with an adverse array of human emotions - Yanatha Desouvre
Genji Jacques