Joey Kilrain

Born and raised in South Philly, Joey Kilrain’s artistic style evolves as a product of his ongoing life lessons. He integrates traditional media such as acrylic, pen & ink, papier mâché with mobile & web technologies. He cut his teeth at Art Institute of Philadelphia and SVA. His work has been exhibited in New York City at Ward Nasse, Church of St. Paul the Apostle, ArtBreak Gallery, Governors Island, Art Gotham, Haven Arts. His work has been published in Adobe’s Web Design Journal, Village Voice, and New York Magazine.

Artist’s statement:

My soul has withstood many trials which has allowed for memory and mind to collaborate with many different media.

My inspiration comes from the trials my eyes have had to witness and my soul to confront. During the creative process, I relive the emotions that lie within my mind. Art acts as a catalyst by easing the thoughts of mayhem and producing a sense of healing.

As an artist, my work consists of snapshots of my life in various media. Such images emanating from both my memory and psyche are captured in acrylics, pens & ink and papier mâché.

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Joseph Kilrain + fine art & design = http://www.kilrain.com/

View the timeline of work = http://www.kilrain.com/paintings/

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Sandra Arias

My name is Sandra Arias. I am from Colombia. I came to New York in 1999, leaving my daughter with my mother in my home country. After I fell in love with the city, I decided to bring my daughter to live with me. When my daughter Nathalia Tello came here, she also fell in love with the city. What we saw is how different people from different countries meet here.

Nathalia Tello

I first saw Queens from the sky. " From the sky?" you might ask. Yes, the sky, because from the airplane window, I saw a bunch of lights in different orders. There were so many I thought" Is this really one city?" I came from a small town in Colombia called Sevilla. I visited other big cities before but New York was different. I was so surprised to hear people speaking Spanish when my family took me to a Colombian Restaurant.

Since I was a child, I was always interested in the arts. I try to get involved in arts as much as I can.

Living in Queens changed my perspective of the world. I was amazed how the architecture, the people, the smells ans everything is different, but it all comes together somehow.

My best advisor is my mother who always tries to help me to reach my goals and embrace my dreams.

Teli Sapokolos

My name is Aristotelis Sapokolos. I have the name of a philosopher. My parents are Greek. I was born in Toronto, Canada. Six months after I was born, I ended up in New York City. I've been living in Astoria since.

I am shy for the most part. I am kind, understanding, stubborn (so I've been told). The rest will have to be told another time. Maybe my art will tell you the rest.

Aurore Maximin

Well, my name is Aurore.

But here in NY, it’s Aurora, I’m from Paris, I moved to NY three years ago and I can finally say that I am where I’m supposed to be, at last!

I love people. I love NY’s energy.

Here, I feel like myself. My creativity is kicking. The photographer in me just can’t get enough of it.

CIUDADAÑA DEL MUNDO!

Love to learn about different cultures. Love diversity

¡ There’s nothing like the mix!

believe the mixed kid

Juanita Lara

Juanita Lara is the daughter of Mexican Immigrants. She was born in the San Joaquin Valley, also known as the Agricultural Bellybutton of California. She moved to New York eight years ago to study philosophy and explore her creative side. Juanita is an activist, an artist and a closeted theater actor.

Biographies of The Twelve Lives in Queens County Artists and Authors.

On the finished Zine, I wrote a link so you could read the Biographies of the artists and authors. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to add the info. Soon though.