ELSV ART // DIGITAL ART EMERGENCE
NEW YORK [SEPT 15 2016] – As newer technology emerges, there are newer ways to create art. Tablets have become a major part of the way we go about our daily routines, making way for tasks to be created, worked on and finalized while on the go.
The art scene itself has seen an emergence of work created with the use of a tablet and a stylus. Rashad Graham makes use of this platform to create various pieces inspired by various moments in Pop Culture. It can sometimes take hours to a whole day to finish one piece, according to Graham.Different canvases. Different tools. Different platforms. It all comes together in art. Whether its drawing, painting, sculpting or forms of photography, many things take form with the start of each creation.
With the digital aspect of artwork, a sketch can be the groundwork for many different creations; a painting; a drawing, the blueprint being a sculpture. Its all connected. Having the access and the freedom to create on the go, makes it easier to edit and finalize photography, sketches and more. This allows for more cross platform creations.
A photograph can be the groundwork in a digitally created painting or even painted with a variety of mediums. A painting with vast details showcases lifelike similarities reverts itself back to what seems to be just a photograph.
This emergence has integrated itself among what artists were once used to and now allows for continuous differences in artwork. ▲
ELSV. — LEVERAGING TRENDS IN MUSIC, FASHION, ART AND DESIGN THROUGH A FUTURISTIC LENS.
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ELSV MAGAZINE ISSUE 5 - THE ART ISSUE
NEW YORK [Summer 2016] – ELSV. Magazine Issue V launches after the ELSV Team (Editor In Chief/Creative Director, Jonathan Dante and Art Director, Joshua Stowers) covers several art shows, viewings and more. Issue V also launches apart of the previous special edition prints available at McNally Jackson Bookstore, with all of its distribution handled by ELSV and sold at selected locations.
“A Blank Canvas, free of the ideas that flow from ones mind. Empty. It's the beginning of a story and each subsequent action affects the one right after; from the color choices to the first few brush strokes. It decides which direction the story will unfold.” - Jonathan Dante, Creative Director
Issue V will distribute on August 5th 2016.
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ELSV X ART NEW YORK + CONTEXT NEW YORK
NEW YORK - Ahead of ELSV Magazine’s Art Issue (Issue #5), Creative Director, Jonathan Dante and Art Director, Joshua Stowers was among the press crew to cover Art New York + Context New York event held at Pier 94 this past week. Expanding from Miami’s event, Art New York + Context New York showcased 1,200 artists at more than 150 distinguished galleries from fifty countries around the world.
With extensive coverage in our print and digital platforms, ELSV with feature several artist interviews and photos for the upcoming Issue. Art New York + Context New York opened May 3 with a VIP Preview (2-5pm); with the fair continuing through May 8.
Photos by Joshua Stowers
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ELSV MAGAZINE ISSUE 4 - PERSPECTIVES
ELSV MAGAZINE - PERSPECTIVES
NEW YORK [MAY 2016] – Perspectives, takes the Model Issue to the next level; following Issue 3’s release, Issue 4 delivers art and creativity and storytelling that delivers different perspectives our readers will find when taking in the concepts and art featured in this issue.
FINDING A CALM IN THE MIDDLE OF A STORM, WHILE LOOKING FOR SOLITUDE IN A QUIET SILENCE SURROUNDED WITH CHAOS. TWO PERSPECTIVES CREATED TO MEET SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE.
A DESTINATION - TWO PATHS TO ARRIVE, TWO CHOICES THAT CAN EQUATE TO ONE ANSWER.
ON ONE HAND CONTINUING ON THE PATH THAT YOU’VE ALREADY TAKING WHICH HAS GOTTEN YOU WHERE YOU ARE; ON THE OTHER HAND, TAKING THE OTHER PATH INTO A NEW DIRECTION TO FACE AN UNKNOWN. WITH CHALLENGES OR ROAD BLOCKS THAT MAY COME, YOU STILL HAVE EYES AHEAD ON WHERE BOTH PATHS SHOULD LEAD. WHICH PATH DO YOU TAKE?Take a look at your own reflection in a mirror but seeing something different from what is shown to you. If one’s view differs from what is shown, which version actually stands to be correct? The mind can show us things beyond what the eyes can see but with two sides which do you believe.
Strangers cross paths and never meet yet for a single moment, can feel as if they’ve known each other all along or from some time before. People who’ve know each other so well can eventually turn into people who don’t know each other at all.
Shattered glass, reflected surfaces. Infinite possiblities of distorted imagery. Yet the mind translates it beautifully and in an instance the whole picture is shown clearly.
CHANTAL JO & ZACHARY JAMES HANCOCK FOR ELUSIVE MAGAZINE ISSUE 4
“The Devil Whispers... you cannot withstand the storm... The Warrior replies.. I am the storm.” - Unknown.
It’s funny how as people we live in a world through our own view point from our mind. Our mind is so much of it’s own that sometimes it will tell us we can’t, we aren’t strong enough, etc... It’s important to tell our minds or whatever negative entity to perish the thought. WE ARE THE STORM! - Zachary on Perspective.
“I believe that we rise by lifting others. We are here to inspire one another, to allow ourselves to be comfortable with our own unique characteristics. People are going to disagree with you but remember that they don’t see your vision or feel the love you have for your passion. Patience and persistence is key, always have a strong will power and determination. When you become the image of your own imagination, it’s one of the most powerful things you could ever do.” Chantal on ‘Perspective’
Issue 4 will distribute on May 5th 2016 and special edition prints available at McNally Jackson Bookstore.
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ELSV MAGAZINE ISSUE 3 - THE MODEL ISSUE
NEW YORK [DEC 2015] – ELSV. Magazine Winter Issue brings its first ever model cover. The idea followed the concept of Issues I & II where art was centered as the theme bringing elements of fashion, art and music together. Now Issue 3, puts the idea of fashion in the forefront through a futuristic lens — REINVENTING THE ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY, DESIGN, ART, STYLE, MUSIC AND WRITING.
Issue III will features multiple covers for the first ever model issue as the ELSV. Team finalizes a model search and submissions. Issue III features a look at Off-White, futuristic art and creates a futuristic take on its photographic themes.
Cover models, Zachary Hancock (left), Maggie De la Cruz (above) kicked of the promo for Issue 3’s model cover withe photography by Creative Director, Jonathan Dante.
Submissions to Issue 3 is open.
Issue 3 will distribute on December 7th 2015 and special edition prints available at McNally Jackson Bookstore.
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THE MATTER PROJECT — ELSV.
NEW YORK [SEPT 2015] – As featured in ELSV. Magazine Issue II, ‘The Matter Project’ conceptualized by Features Director, Joshua Stowers to launch ELSV ART.
A television projects all kinds of matter: people, landscapes, words & numbers and even false realities. But what if you could control what you wanted to see on television by simply thinking of the things that interest you and blending them together? The Matter Project is a collection of design themes and imaginative mindscapes pieced together, creating a conceptual project that can be found from almost anywhere on the color spectrum. Architectural design, geometrical shapes and photographic overlaying are the types of designs which inspire the concepts. Each Matter design is associated with a particular color which represents the mental interpretation of said color that’s resting in the fantasy world called ‘my mind’.
Pop in The Matter Project, grab your remote control, change the channel and stare into the colorful depths of my mental recreation.
SEE THE MATTER PROJECT IN FULL COLOR INSIDE ISSUE II COLOR PRINT AND ON CANVAS PEVIOUSLY AVAILABLE AT ELSV.NET/SHOP
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ELSV MAGAZINE ISSUE 2 - MONOCHROMATIC SCHEMES
NEW YORK [SEPT 2015] – ELSV. Magazine follows its debut issue with Issue II ‘Monochromatic Schemes’ — “The start of what is to transpire, consistently moving in progression towards another point. Gravitational. A pull that continues, grabbing closer while what is being pulled is quick enough to evolve and change to create its own pull,” - Jonathan Dante, Editor In Chief/Creative Director
Issue II continues the theme of ELSV. with Minimalism and building into Monochrome with a concept of tones that create a vast variety of moods, thoughts and meanings. Heavily focusing on the artistic combination of tones in fashion, art and sounds. Issue II features collaborations with Tina Roe, JustinAnthony NY, Jeremias Perez, Afronative, and Mzurcaled and also includes The Matter Project by Features Director Joshua Stowers.
Issue 2 will distribute on September 18th 2015 and special edition prints available at McNally Jackson Bookstore.
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ELSV. Magazine (ELSVMAG)
The idea came from a plan to collaborate and contribute content to magazines while finding the space that holds an avenue for content from the creatives. Introducing ELSVMAG [ELUSIVE MAGAZINE] launching off the idea of poetry and storytelling through articles and photographs. With a year of planning, following the preview issue comes the launch of the first issue.
ELSV MAGAZINE - THE MINIMALIST ISSUE
NEW YORK [MAY 16 2015] – The Minimalist Issue features a minimalistic design of blacks grays and whites to create vivid descriptions and stories in their own mysteriousness, its elusive. From fashion brands to visual concepts of art, design, music and more. Its captivation comes as it relates to many things but still in its own right it is its own statement.
“We are more than one sided. We are more than a simply defined entity. When given the right platform anything can come to fruition.” - Jonathan Dante, Editor-In-Chief, founder of ELSV.
In ELSV’s first issue, readers can expect storytelling of creation from the creative’s perspective. ELSV dives into what inspires artist’s to create and their journey of creation while highlight their art. Creating art with multiple stories, different to every viewer, every consumer - elusiveness. Maintaining a certain mystery that sort of opens pandora’s box when picked apart. Only to come together as a bigger picture, to create the ultimate story, idea or concept.
To celebrate the launch of the first issue, a special edition has been created for sale in New York City, at McNally Jackson Bookstore.
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ELSV. — LEVERAGING TRENDS IN MUSIC, FASHION, ART AND DESIGN THROUGH A FUTURISTIC LENS.
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