Style + Beauty

SoGiv, So Good

Changing the World through a Shoe Article by Morgan Zanone | Photography by Bonner Morgan Memphian Edward Bogard is a self-proclaimed "sneakerhead" whose infatuation for shoe design began in elementary school. At the time, Air Jordans were the most sought-after sneakers and Edward deeply admired Tinker Hatfield, Nike’s creative designer. When at Campus School, he sketched innovative sneaker designs during math class, admittedly not his favorite subject, drawing the attention of his classmates...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

Memphis Takes Centerstage

Lar’Juanette Williams and the Memphis Black Arts Alliance Article by Jeff Hulett | Photography by Bonner Morgan At age six, Lar’Juanette Williams was encouraged by a mentor at the Art Linkletter Totten Dance School in Memphis to compose and perform a dance that reflected her African American heritage. “They unleashed a monster,” she says. “From there I began writing theater pieces, singing with school choruses and acting.”  Lar’Juanette’s career in the performing arts has taken her to Los...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

An Artistic Evolution

How Anna Wunderlich's Personal Love of Art Became a Passionate Profession Article by Jeannie Tabor | Photography by Bonner Morgan Anna Wunderlich, Memphis-based art consultant, offers a behind-the-scenes view of how she came to love art and what a typical day looks like for her as she dons her many hats. She also offers some advice on how to curate a personal art collection that tells a unique story. Q:  Describe your background, professional path and how you came to love art. A:   As far...

August 2024

Arts + Culture

Discovering Artistic Styles

A Journey of Self-Expression Article by Sierra Daugherty Art is a powerful medium of self-expression and is often used as a way to communicate one’s thoughts and emotions. Here, we delve into the stories of two Arrow Creative studio artists: Kristina Tubinis of She Is. Designs and Douglas Repetto of Mildly Happy, to better understand how they discovered and describe their own unique artistic styles. Kristina Tubinis, a textile artist specializing in macrame, has always felt her style was...

August 2024