Memphis Latin Community Responds to Anti-Drag Efforts
(above photo: Gabby Salinas & drag artist Moth Moth Moth at the TN capitol in Nashville earlier this year, protesting the Slate of Hate) As
Tricia Dewey
March 13, 2023
Profiles
Read the true life stories of our LGBT+ advocates, youth, seniors, allies, and trans community in the Mid-South.
Crafting Courage: A Conversation with Designer Jess Vandenberg
(Above photo: Jess and her wife, Haley Greenwell) Tell me a little about yourself and your entrée into graphic design. My name is Jess Vandenberg,
Chris Reeder-Young
January 19, 2023
The Process of Movement: An Interview with Steven McMahon of Ballet Memphis
What brought you to the position of Artistic Director at Ballet Memphis? I’ve been at Ballet Memphis since 2004. I’m originally from Glasgow, Scotland and
Mud
January 9, 2023
Material Manipulator & Metalsmith IZA BATEMAN
by Mud | photos by Jackson McMinn & Moth Moth Moth Memphis-based artist Iza Bateman has been focusing on material manipulation from an early age.
Mud
January 5, 2023
Q + A with Illustrator Mia Saine
by Chris Reeder-Young | above photo by Marcus Menefee CRY: Tell me a little about yourself and your entrée into graphic design. MS: I’m a
Chris Reeder-Young
November 14, 2022
Andrew Stanford: Photographer + 3D Maker
by Tricia Dewey | photos by Andrew Stanford By day Andrew Stanford makes ad content and is a videographer and photographer for a tool manufacturing
Tricia Dewey
November 3, 2022
Q + A with Josh Horton, Founder of Creative Works
by Chellie Bowman | image above by Brandon Rike How long have you been a part of the creative community? When and how did you
Chellie Bowman
September 28, 2022
Q + A with Designer Shelda Edwards
Tell us about the Legend of Shelda studio. What does this space help cultivate? How does it define you? When did you start it? When
Focus Mid-South
September 22, 2022
Musings by Lady A: Do It Yourself
For as long as I have been out, there have been troubles in some relationships about where, and with whom, one is to be buried
Vincent Astor
September 9, 2022
HOIST Continues a Legacy of Leather Culture with Safe, Consenting Practices
(Photos courtesy of Sir Den) HOIST has been around for seven years. Focus had the pleasure of speaking with Boy Aaron, this year’s president. What
Ray Rico
July 29, 2022
A Kiss From Crystal Jo Casino
(photos courtesy of Crystal Jo) July 1st 1994. Crystal Jo Casino steps into a spot on a club floor. The distorted stringy harpsichord sound of
Moth Moth Moth
July 25, 2022
Brenda Newport + Will Ryder: Finding Love On & Off Stage
Share a little bit about yourselves. Brenda: My name is Brenda Newport, and I’m nonbinary, gender fluid. I’m not trans however, and I am a
Chris Reeder-Young
July 11, 2022
