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Everyone that visits an art exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Art @sanjosemuseumofart sees it from a certain perspective. You arrive through the front doors, enter the gallery space, and experience the exhibition as it’s meant to be. But for those who operate behind the scenes like Richard Karson, watching it all come together is the best part.

“The joy for me is to really see how [things] can be interpreted and changed in a different way, and how we can constantly push ourselves to do more ambitious things or things in new ways.” - Richard Karson

Written by Tessa Cheng @three.legged.cat

Photography by Daniel Garcia @TheCultivator

Join us on Thursday May 19th at 7p for Content Pick-Up Party 14.3 "Perform" at the Cilker School of Art & Design at West Valley College in partnership with their annual Cilker Art & Design Expo.

RSVP - bit.ly/cilkerexpo

We will see you there!

Cilker Art & Design Interior Design Student: Sienna Hopper @only_irose

Digital Media/Animation

Sienna is a queer artist who found graphic design during a time in her life when she felt isolated from the world. Having dealt with social anxiety for a large portion of her upbringing, Sienna had trouble fully communicating her thoughts and feelings. She knew what she wanted to say, but vocalizing these messages was a struggle. However, in her junior year of high school, she finally found an outlet that did more than just give her a voice; it gave her a mission. Graphic design allowed Sienna to be the author of her dreams—building and telling stories through visual means. Today, she strives to tell the stories of others who struggle to have their voices heard.

@only_irose

Join us for Pick-Up Part 14.3 "Perform" in partnership with the Cilker Art & Design Expo @wvccilkersoad @westvalleycollege on May 19 at 7p. RSVP bit.ly/cilkerexpo

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Issue 14.3 Features: Illustrator- Megan Rizzo Daisy | Artist - Jenifer Renzel | NFT Art | Francis Experience - Jonathan Borca | Fox Tale Fermentation Project | SJMSU Richard Karson | SJC Airport Art | West Valley College Dean - Dean Shannon Price | Sound Engineer - Don Budd | Cultural Shop - Tank Shit Shop | West Valley Cilker Design Students - Anat Baird, Orit Avinoon-Metz, Sienna Hopper, Kate Kanemura, Sarah Kissinger, Frances Cooke | Content Emerging Artist - Jezrael Gandara, Chelsea Stewart, Kiana Honarmand | Album Picks - Needle to the Groove

British artist and photographer Marcus Lyon has been in the South Bay with his team, Camila Pastorelli, and Joe Briggs-Price, working on the next edition of A Human Atlas. Previous projects include Somos Brasil (2016), WE: deutschland (2018), and i.Detroit (2020), with this next version, titled De.Coded (launching 2023). This version will explore 101 remarkable change-makers of Silicon Valley. Each regionally focused volume is more than stunning colorful images; there is an interactive mobile app that activates audio recording of the person's oral histories when hovered over the portraits. In addition, the ancestral DNA of each person to map their history and human history of the city to create a deeper understanding of the city- to mirror society. 

In our conversation with Marcus, we talk about his inspiration for the project, his life, his approach to photography, and how his life's work to tell more profound stories through photography has led him to our neighborhood. 

Find out more about Marcus, and purchase books through Marcus' website, MarcusLyon.com (https://www.marcuslyon.com) Instagram: marcus_lyon (https://www.instagram.com/marcus_lyon)

Human Altas Crew:

View A Human Atlas Project and access all the images and data at AHumanAtlas.com (https://www.ahumanatlas.com)  and @ahumanatlas (https://www.instagram.com/ahumanatlas )

Funding for De:Coded is provided by the David & Lucile Packard Foundation. Nomination & fiscal support are provided by the American Leadership Forum (ALF). 

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Marcus Lyon (b.1965) is a British artist. He was born and raised in rural England and studied Political Science at University. Commissioned and exhibited globally, his works are held in both private and international collections, including the Detroit Institute of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, the Arts Council Collection (UK) and the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum, Washington DC. The 21st century saw his work move beyond traditional forms as he began to incorporate sound & science into his practice. He has created extensive bodies of work on dance, identity & globalization. Outside the art world, Lyon is a determined social entrepreneur: A TED speaker, he currently serves as a Board Director of Somerset House and Leader's Quest and supporting BLESMA and Home-Start UK as an Ambassador. 

@packardfdn @alfsiliconvalley #decoded #ahumanatlas #marcuslyon #siliconvalley #studiosutherland #packardfoundation 

Interior Design: Orit Avinoon-Metz

A graduating interior design student from West Valley College, Orit Avinoon-Metz brings her native Israeli roots to her California-inspired designs. She finds inspiration in her memories of her homeland, whether of the unique spring wildflowers or the color schemes that combine the Mediterranean Sea with a desert landscape. She incorporates this inspiration into modern living, creating spaces that are both unique and practical. When her kids got to school age, and the thoughts of getting back to work surfaced, Orit decided to follow her long-time dream and passion and embark on a career in interior design, leaving behind a successful career as a chemical engineer in pharmaceuticals. She looks forward to many years of creating beautiful spaces.

English version at https://vimeo.com/contentmag/iorit-avinoon-metz

Join us for Pick-Up Part 14.3 "Perform" in partnership with the Cilker Art & Design Expo @wvccilkersoad @westvalleycollege on May 19 at 7p. RSVP bit.ly/cilkerexpo

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Issue 14.3 Features: Illustrator- Megan Rizzo Daisy | Artist - Jenifer Renzel | NFT Art | Francis Experience - Jonathan Borca | Fox Tale Fermentation Project | SJMSU Richard Karson | SJC Airport Art | West Valley College Dean - Dean Shannon Price | Sound Engineer - Don Budd | Cultural Shop - Tank Shit Shop | West Valley Cilker Design Students - Anat Baird, Orit Avinoon-Metz, Sienna Hopper, Kate Kanemura, Sarah Kissinger, Frances Cooke | Content Emerging Artist - Jezrael Gandara, Chelsea Stewart, Kiana Honarmand | Album Picks - Needle to the Groove

Featured in issue 14.3

Cilker School of Art and Design Student @wvccilkersoad

Artist: Sarah Kissinger @sadnspicy_

Sarah has always been interested in creating pieces using solid colors and strong shapes to create images with a clear focus. She loves jumping between different media and inspirations to create pieces that are thought provoking and enjoyable to look at. She believes art should not be held down to represent an exact movement or statement, but rather created for enjoyment. Sarah is particularly inspired to repurpose materials such as cardboard, PVC pipe, and scraps of wood. She also loves drawing inspiration from sources that would not traditionally be considered artistic. Sarah hopes to one day use her skills to become a prop maker for film and television.

Join us for Pick-Up Part 14.3 "Perform" in partnership with the Cilker Art & Design Expo @wvccilkersoad @westvalleycollege on May 19 at 7p. RSVP bit.ly/cilkerexpo

https://vimeo.com/contentmag/sarahkissinger

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Issue 14.3 Features: Illustrator- Megan Rizzo Daisy | Artist - Jenifer Renzel | NFT Art | Francis Experience - Jonathan Borca | Fox Tale Fermentation Project | SJMSU Richard Karson | SJC Airport Art | West Valley College Dean - Dean Shannon Price | Sound Engineer - Don Budd | Cultural Shop - Tank Shit Shop | West Valley Cilker Design Students - Anat Baird, Orit Avinoon-Metz, Sienna Hopper, Kate Kanemura, Sarah Kissinger, Frances Cooke | Content Emerging Artist - Jezrael Gandara, Chelsea Stewart, Kiana Honarmand | Album Picks - Needle to the Groove

Featured: 2022 Content Emerging Artist – Kiana Honarmand @kianahonarmand (https://instagram.com/kianahonarmand)

Kiana Honarmand is the last of three 2022 Content Emerging Artists, receiving $5,000 to continue the development of her art form in addition to being recognized for her unique artistic vibrancy.

Originally from Iran, Honarmand moved to the U.S. in 2012 to attend graduate school in Pennsylvania and eventually found herself in the Bay Area in 2019. Honarmand’s work shares the process of immigration, the stigma that comes with it, censorship, and her experiences as a woman in patriarchal Iran. “I’m interested in finding ways to connect with people through our shared experiences, and I found that art is a much kinder way to start a conversation,” Honarmand says. Read more about Kiana in Issue 14.3 “Perform.”

Every year, @SVCREATES recognizes the region’s finest artists through the Content Emerging Artist Award. These are artists who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their art forms and enriching the greater Santa Clara County region with exhibitions, performances, presentations, and service.

The 2022 @svcreates Content Emerging Artist Award winners will be celebrated at the Content Magazine Pick-Up Party on Thursday, May 19 in conjunction with the first annual Cilker Art + Design Expo. @wvccilkersoad @westvalleycollege

Pick-Up Party

Location: Cilker School of Art & Design at West Valley College

Date: Thursday, May 19th

Time: 7-10pm

RSVP Link - bit.ly/cilkerexpo (Link in Profile)

Written by Alyssarhaye Graciano @alyssarhaye

Photography by Daniel Garcia @thecultivator

Featured in issue 14.3 - Kate Kanemura @k.squared_art - Animation/Illustration 

Kate has always loved creating art, using whatever materials she could get her hands on. She enjoys planning different creative concepts and talking with her friends about her creative ideas. Kate has used numerous artistic mediums, from traditional graphite pencil and charcoal to ceramics and digital media. She strives to achieve the title “Jack of all trades” by experimenting with new styles and ways to express herself. Disney movies and shows were a crucial part of her childhood, and Kate has become interested in animation. Kate aspires to learn as much as she can about different forms of art and to work for a major animation studio in California. Her collection includes multiple experimental pieces to help craft her own unique style and try new things.

Issue 14.3 Features: Illustrator- Megan Rizzo Daisy | Artist - Jenifer Renzel | NFT Art | Francis Experience - Jonathan Borca | Fox Tale Fermentation Project | SJMSU Richard Karson | SJC Airport Art | West Valley College Dean - Dean Shannon Price | Sound Engineer - Don Budd | Cultural Shop - Tank Shit Shop | West Valley Cilker Design Students - Anat Baird, Orit Avinoon-Metz, Sienna Hopper, Kate Kanemura, Sarah Kissinger, Frances Cooke | Content Emerging Artist - Jezrael Gandara, Chelsea Stewart, Kiana Honarmand | Album Picks - Needle to the Groove

Content 14.3 “Perform” Pick-up Party 

Thursday, May 19, 2022 | 7:00 - 10:00 PM 

Opening Night is in collaboration with Content Magazine's Pick-Up Party for issue 14.3 "Perform," highlighting three Content Emerging Artists Grant recipients and featuring select student artists from The Cilker School of Art and Design. 

 RSVP: bit.ly/cilkerexpo 

Featured in issue 13.4 "Profiles"   (See more video on the Contentmag Vimeo page)

Low Conspiracy Car Club @lowconspiracycc  

East San Jose was arguably the hub of the lowrider golden age during the late ’70s and through the ’80s, despite its LA roots—a period Abel refers to as the “King and Story Days.”   Cruising acted as a night club on wheels, as much a social staple of the time as spending your nights at the roller rink or the bowling alley. “Once you saw another car flying your plaque [in the rear windshield] you would follow him. Before you knew it, you had a dozen club members cruising together,” Sergio explained in an interview with Lowrider Network. “That was how we met up back when no one had cell phones.”  

Photography by James R. Garcia @jrgphotography 

Written by @Johanna.Harlow  

Video by @ericksaladbar  Facebook: lowconspiracy.carclub 

Instagram: lowconspiracycc   

Issue featured:  Low Conspiracy @lowconspiracycc | Warren Chang @warrenuchang | San Jose Foos @sanjosefoos | Annmariz @honeysoakedpeaches | Au La La Design @aulaladesign | 2021 West Valley Fashion Designers @wvccilkersoad | Kylee Dougherty @kyleeddougherty | Barely Funktional @barelyfunktional | HeadHunter Crew @headhunterscrew | FlipSide Lovers @flipsidelovers | Francisco J Zarate @tranquilpurple | Google Downtown West | Needle to the Groove @needletothegrooverecords Album Picks 

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Chelsea Stewart is one of three recipients of the Content Emerging artist Award for 2022.

“I want to make something that reflects my own personal experience, using these elements to say more about my life. I wasn’t sure how to express it because the topic of mental health is so delicate, similar to papermaking materials. But when the delicate fibers interlock, you create a strong piece of paper. I see a beautiful mirroring of papermaking to mental health as a whole because while people can be delicate, people are also so tough and resilient.”

chelseaannestewart.com

Instagram: chelsea_anne_stewart

Jezrael Gandara’s work straddles the line between documentary and art, encouraging his subjects to communicate their feelings. “There are parts of San Jose that remind me of El Paso, and it makes it feel like home. I hope my work can make an impact within the community by helping share its stories.”

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Instagram: jezgand

Written by  Alyssarhaye Graciano @alyssarhaye

Photography by Daniel Garcia @thecultivator