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Jesusxvix: Bringing Diversity to Utah Photography by Celebrating the Human Form

Posted on March 3, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
Jesus Rodriguez's photography is a celebration of people, and, for the artist, an opportunity to examine the diversity of the human form.

Jesus Rodriguez’ photography is a celebration of people, and, for the artist, an opportunity to examine the diversity of the human form. … read more

Posted in: Art, LGBTQ+Tagged: Jesus Rodriguez, LGBTQ+

Just Be Lovely: Jacobo Funes

Posted on March 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Jacobo Funes’ work embraces his human subjects as simultaneously familiar and unknowable entities while highlighting Utah's people of color.

Jacobo Funes’ work embraces his human subjects as simultaneously familiar and unknowable entities while highlighting Utah’s people of color. … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: Jacobo Funes

Ahlstrom Photo: Escaping with Vibrant Memories  

Posted on March 3, 2021 (May 21, 2024) by Asha Pruitt
In order to create tangible memories, Kyle Ahlstrom uses vibrant colors to shape positive notions with others through photography.

In order to create tangible memories, Kyle Ahlstrom uses vibrant colors to shape positive notions with others through photography. … read more

Posted in: Art, LGBTQ+Tagged: Kyle Ahlstrom, LGBTQ+

Virtualized: Valerie Rose Sterrett

Posted on March 3, 2021 (August 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Valerie Rose Sterrett isn’t afraid to expand from a folk rock–/psychedelic-influenced sound into any genre that feels right.

Valerie Rose Sterrett wants her music to be able to connect to all walks of life—even if playing at Utah ski resort for a tourist mother. … read more

Posted in: VirtualizedTagged: Valerie Rose Sterrett

Finding Beauty in Anachronistic Ambiguity: karun_the_wzrd

Posted on March 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
karun_the_wzrd’s photography floats in an ether, mashing together different eras into hazy film photos that depict surreal dream worlds.

karun_the_wzrd’s photography floats in an ether, mashing together different eras into hazy film photos that depict surreal dream worlds. … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: Karen Davis, karun_the_wzrd

Sarah May Uncovers Her Heritage in Photographic Layers

Posted on March 3, 2021 (July 27, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Sarah May brings together symbols and actions that contribute to the continual push to help BIPOC communities flourish.

Sarah May brings together symbols and actions that contribute to the continual push to help BIPOC communities flourish. … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: art, Sarah May

Virtualized: The Fervors

Posted on March 3, 2021 (August 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
(L–R) Dylan Almond, River Rose Haggerty and Bridger Ray Croxford’s improvised jam sessions are the basis of how The Fervors write music.

With such an intense emotional descriptor as their band name, The Fervors deliver a unique sound that is just as captivating to listen to. … read more

Posted in: VirtualizedTagged: The Fervors

Review: Julien Baker – Little Oblivions

Posted on March 1, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Julien Baker | Little Oblivions | Matador

Julien Baker = Adrianne Lenker + Wolf Alice … read more

Posted in: National Music ReviewsTagged: Julien Baker

Film Review: Raya and the Last Dragon

Posted on March 2, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Raya and the Last Dragon is a magical, can't-miss adventure that's suitable for everyone while breaking the mold.

Raya and the Last Dragon is a magical, can’t-miss adventure that’s suitable for everyone while breaking the mold. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Disney, film review

Slamdance Film Review: Dea

Posted on February 26, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
The film’s vigilance also offers a window into the day-to-day work of Dea and the continual abuse she receives from the family she works for.

With a plot that is no challenge to follow, Dea shines, giving its audience access to worlds that most are unfamiliar with. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Alberto Gerosa, DEA, Dea Panendra, slamdance film festival 2021

Finding Light In Dark Places: the Film Photography of Yexenia Young

Posted on March 3, 2021 (January 24, 2022) by Asha Pruitt
Yexenia Young approaches her photography with a bold creativity and the desire to further each frame into another dimension.

Yexenia Young approaches her photography with a bold creativity and the desire to further each frame into another dimension. … read more

Posted in: ArtTagged: open air shelter coalition, Salt Lake City ILY, shawn sanders, utah migrant mutual aid fund

Film Review: Moxie

Posted on March 3, 2021 (April 24, 2023) by Asha Pruitt
Still of Hadley Robinson in Moxie (2021).

Moxie takes the Mean Girls’ model of “girls can be so awful to each other” and provides an alternative story of sisterhood and empowerment. … read more

Posted in: Film ReviewsTagged: Alycia Pascual-Peña, amy poehler, hadley robinson, Moxie, paper kite productions
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