The Revolutionist: Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. You both have a long and impressive history with journalism, community organizing, and movement building largely on the front-range. Our readers would love to hear about Ray Otero and the Chicano (and anti-Vietnam war) Movement here in Grand Junction and on campus, and … Continue reading Movements and Media: Q and A with Deborah and Juan Espinosa
Survival is Insufficient
Imagine a week in your life without any music in the car or your headphones, without a single television show or movie, no YouTube reels, not a single book on your shelves, no paintings or prints on your walls, no pictures on your coffee mugs. Art is everywhere, and we need it. “Art is food. You can’t eat it, but it feeds you.” It soothes pain! It sings Hallelujah! Hurrah!
Let Zafira Dance: Q and A with Pavia Justinian
The Revolutionist: What's your process as an artist, how do you bring your ideas to reality? Pavia Justinian: I really enjoy looking through found steel and other materials and seeing how I can combine them to create something new. It's a little bit like looking at clouds and finding shapes in them. Sometimes I come … Continue reading Let Zafira Dance: Q and A with Pavia Justinian
Who is Penny Arcade? A Life of Art and Revolution
By Ky Penny Arcade, a revolutionary voice of the marginalized, and fixture of the New York City underground performance art scene will take the stage at Lithic Bookstore in Fruita Colorado on September 19 and 20, for two evenings of spoken word. Arcade has been influencing the course of art and politics through theater, cultural … Continue reading Who is Penny Arcade? A Life of Art and Revolution
GRAND VALLEY ZINE CLUB: CHAOS ART AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING
By Heather L. Nicholson Zines (short for magazines) are self-published mini-books and are distributed on a small scale,” states the public Facebook page for Grand Valley Zine Club. “Come and make some with us (and even learn how)!” Read the “Get Involved” section of this article to find out more about joining the club. HISTORY … Continue reading GRAND VALLEY ZINE CLUB: CHAOS ART AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING
The Art, Politics, and Exploitation of Ana Mendieta
by Ky The art market exploits creatives just like any other industry under capitalism. The art market additionally perpetuates harm against and has historically dismissed many artists who emotionally express themselves, particularly women and women of color, until they gain mainstream acceptance and profitability. It fails to address core systemic issues like colonialism, racism, patriarchy, … Continue reading The Art, Politics, and Exploitation of Ana Mendieta
Creation is Resistance!
Creation is Resistance!
Flags of Conflict
Local artist Trevor Adams, when he is not spitting truth in his hip hop duo Jason and Trevor, he is making thought provoking art. Adams created a series of abstract collage flags back during the turbulent year of 2020. Adams’ flags will be featured at Copeka Coffee (1012 N. 5th Street) starting on April 4th. 25% of sales will go to the Copeka Renovation Fund, and 25% will be donated to the GJ Community Food Bank.
Lowbrow Classic: Q & A with Tobias Peltier
presentation is validation, and having a dignified spot where you can display your art, no matter your background or training, is valuable to the respective culture or counterculture you represent. Maybe it helps steady the ground you stand on, maybe it helps connect you to others like you, and maybe (hopefully) it affords others a chance to learn about you.
NEW INDEPENDENT MEDIA: GRAND VALLEY ZINE CLUB
Zines (short for magazines) are self-published mini-books and are distributed on a small scale. Come and make some with us (and even learn how)!
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