JEZGA Magazine

“Long before you get to see your face on the glossy magazine covers sold in street kiosks, or the commercial banners for chic boutiques, you'll have to walk through countless castings, photo studios, make up schools and designer ateliers while also living your life through a handful of countries outside of your native continent.

Nobody said it’s gonna be easy – if you’re lucky you’ll earn some money after that second contract you had in Asia, which will help you wipe away the tears of frustration and demotivation. You have to remember to be strong, self-confident and patient. Don’t forget to smile, even when your 16-year-old contract-bound roommate is driving you crazy.”

We love ‘Strike A Pose’ - a project by documenting the realities of the life of a model.

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‘Adaptation Machine’ by .bautra at .itsagallery 🌗
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Solo exhibition by .bautra In Rīga until 17th of July
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We talked to Alvīne in our VOL 1, where we asked her what she wants that she doesn’t have yet - her reply being “From a professional point of view, I’d like to organise a solo exhibition and win a prestigious art award.”
So I guess we’ll be asking the question again ✔️

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“It’s more about the impression an image can give, rather than seeking the direct translation of where it was taken.”

Read our Q&A with visual artist and photographer William Jones, featured in the third week of the temporary.lv exhibition cycle currently happening in Plieņciems, Latvia – you can see his work on display until 28 July.

JEZGA › TEMPORARY.LV – WILLIAM JONES “Boredom / Long Time” - A cycle of exhibitions featuring four young artists and their interpretation of process, time and space.