Material Manipulator & Metalsmith IZA BATEMAN
by Mud | photos by Jackson McMinn & Moth Moth Moth Memphis-based artist Iza Bateman has been focusing on material
Mud
January 5, 2023
LGBT Advocate
Featuring the area’s most interesting LGBTQ+ identifying persons whom we profile.
Marching for Drag: The Hustle of Creating Grassroots Representation
by Moth Moth Moth | photos by Drew Parker After the cancellation of the drag show to celebrate the closing
Moth Moth Moth
November 23, 2022
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
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
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
Tricia Dewey
November 3, 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
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,
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
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
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
Chris Reeder-Young, M.A.
July 11, 2022
Promethean Fire: Tamar Love on Life, Cello, & What’s Next for Mama Honey
I have the most wonderful friend to introduce you to. She comes with a universe of musical experience. If you
Moth Moth Moth
May 31, 2022
Dionne & Millie: Coming Out and Coming Together
When we don’t have a shared lived experience with others, it can cause us to develop a blind spot. When
KeOnte Criswell
May 27, 2022
Focus Center Foundation Taps Local Artist, Moth, to Build LGBT-focused Programs
The Focus Center Foundation, a Memphis non-profit foundation that provides programming for Focus LGBT magazine and the Mid-South community has
Focus Mid-South
May 26, 2022
