Interviews & Features - SLUG Magazine https://www.slugmag.com Salt Lake UnderGround Mon, 18 May 2026 23:27:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.slugmag.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-favicon-SLUG-Magazine-Rebranding-SLUG-Square-Logo-3-32x32.png Interviews & Features - SLUG Magazine https://www.slugmag.com 32 32 Artist Jessica Smith Says Do What You Love, Even if it Takes You 35 Years https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/artist-jessica-smith-says-do-what-you-love-even-if-it-takes-you-35-years/ Thu, 07 May 2026 16:48:28 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=196882 Jessica Smith is about to open her first SLC art show. Returning to a childhood dream of becoming an artist, Smith is exploring new parts of herself. … read more

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The Lost and Found Utah Alphabet https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/the-lost-and-found-utah-alphabet/ Mon, 04 May 2026 17:47:50 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=196754 Designing Deseret delves into Utah’s attempt to transition to its own typography system based on phonetics to better educate people on reading and writing. … read more

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Hear! Hear! Kimball Art Center’s (Re)sounding https://www.slugmag.com/community/hear-hear-kimball-art-centers-resounding/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=196348 Nowhere is that vibrant spirit more apparent than at Kimball Art Center, Park City’s longest-standing nonprofit. The center features rotating exhibitions of art. … read more

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Food, Nostalgia and Connection in Mercedes Nokyi Ng’s Art https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/food-nostalgia-and-connection-in-mercedes-nokyi-ngs-art/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=196356 Hong-Kong- and Utah-based artist Mercedes Nokyi Ng's art features paintings of food, her home in Hong Kong and “the randomness of life." … read more

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Communal Grief and Joy in Trying Times: Molly Heller’s Story of Curation https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/communal-grief-and-joy-in-trying-times-molly-hellers-story-of-curation/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:21:15 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=194997 A long-running subject of study and experience, grief confronts Molly Heller as an old friend while co-curating an exhibit, Grief Work, with Material Gallery. … read more

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Space & Faders: Charles Thorpe’s Creative Campus https://www.slugmag.com/community/space-faders-charles-thorpes-creative-campus/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=194533 The setup of Space and Faders resembles a music building on a college campus — if that college were run by someone in band T-shirts and Vans. … read more

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Inside the Mission of Utah Film Center: A Conversation with Mariah Mellus https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/inside-the-mission-of-utah-film-center-a-conversation-with-mariah-mellus/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=194535 Mariah Mellus doesn't just hope for the future of the Utah Film Center, she hopes people can feel like they can make their film from start to finish in Utah. … read more

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Materializing Hope and Expression at Material Gallery https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/materializing-hope-and-expression-at-material-gallery/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=194536 Colour Maisch and Jorge Rojas have built Material Gallery grounded in their own creative practices and long-standing commitment to community engagement. … read more

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Mike Brown: Utah Change Maker: Nate Drew From Lost Art Tattoo https://www.slugmag.com/community/mike-brown-utah-change-maker-nate-drew-from-lost-art-tattoo/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=194530 Lost Art Tattoo by Nate Drew opened the doors for artists in this Salt Lake City to open their own shops. He refused to take credit for this, but I stand by it. … read more

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Art in Experimental Places: Ben Bloch and Carol Sogard https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/art-in-experimental-places-ben-bloch-and-carol-sogard/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=193863 Bloch and Sogard explore the excitement of innovation, meditate on the man-made and natural worlds and encourage reflection on our own wasteful habits. … read more

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Beyond Sexuality: How House of Temptaxxions Educates and Entertains https://www.slugmag.com/community/beyond-sexuality-how-house-of-temptaxxions-educates-and-entertains/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=192998 House of Temptaxxions pushes strict boundaries to get people to listen, change and hopefully, have some fun. … read more

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SLUG Localized: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase 2025 https://www.slugmag.com/music/interviews/localized/stand-up-comedy-localized-2025/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=192262 Dare I say this fills me with a little more hope for the future of comedy than I had before. Don’t miss their sets at SLUG’s Comedy Localized at Urban Lounge. … read more

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Kimball Art Center’s ‘Gaze Into These Eyes’ Champions Justice-Impacted Artists https://www.slugmag.com/community/kimball-art-center/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191550 Kimball Art Center's “Gaze Into These Eyes” invites viewers to reconsider how portraiture can reshape our understanding of justice, empathy and humanity. … read more

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Playing with Scale: Jillian Meyer Sees People in Petals https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/jillian-meyer/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191553 Through it all, Jillian Meyer’s work carries a quiet sincerity and serves as proof that slowing down can still move you forward. … read more

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‘Leaving the Church’: Jonathan Lovett Captures Stories from Utah’s Youth https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/jonathan-lovett/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191554 Jonathan Lovett began creating a collection of documentary-style images following young ex-Mormons’ journeys and ultimate feelings towards the faith. … read more

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Listening to the Lake: Kelly Hannah and the Art of Seeing Differently https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/kelly-hannah/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191556 While most people at Bonneville Speedway focus on the cars, Kelly Hannah points his camera the other way. … read more

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Flip Twogood: Discovering Landscapes on Film, One Roll at a Time https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/flip-twogood/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191557 After a year of experimenting with digital photography, Flip Twogood borrowed his father-in-law’s Canon AE-1 and hiked Mount Timpanogos. … read more

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Shanna Demke: Redefining What’s Sexy Through Boudoir Photography https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/shanna-demke/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191558 As Shanna Demke started doing boudoir photography full time, she realized that most body types were not represented in the field. … read more

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Analog RGB: The Skate Photography of Leo Wilson https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/leo-wilson/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191559 Leo Wilson had always been surrounded by skating. When a friend eventually handed him a disposable camera, he fell in love with the imperfections. … read more

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Cassilyn Anderson: From Fangirl to Concert Photographer https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/cassilyn-anderson/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=191560 Cassilyn Anderson’s experience knowing the band as a fan before being a photographer helped her foster a passion for concert photography. … read more

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Beto Conejo’s Road to Creating Utah Day of the Dead https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/beto-conejos-road-to-creating-utah-day-of-the-dead/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=190714 Realizing he was in a unique position as a Mexican artist in Utah, Conejo decided to organize an inaugural Utah Day of the Dead festival in Salt Lake City. … read more

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Wicked West Nails: Couture at the Cuticle https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/wicked-west-nails/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=189767 Wicked West Nails stands apart from traditional salons as a space where nail art becomes a form of both personal and collaborative expression. … read more

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The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages: The Helper Mini Museum  https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/the-best-gifts-in-small-packages-the-helper-mini-museum/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:58:59 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=189125 The Helper Mini has become a beloved landmark in the historic main street of Helper. … read more

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Moldy Apples: DIY Festival Kid Row https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/moldy-apples-diy-festival-kid-row/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188767 Moldy Apples uses found materials in her artwork to create unique textures and patterns in a style all their own. … read more

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KillingZoeCo: DIY Festival Artisan https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/killingzoeco-diy-festival-artisan/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188770 Staley started skateboarding less than a year ago but has been rollerblading for 20 years, giving them lots of time to be inspired by local skate parks. … read more

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Wild Roots Press: DIY Festival Artisan https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/wild-roots-press-diy-festival-artisan/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188771 The motive of Wild Roots Press is not to replicate the appearance of nature but to convey the essence of engaging with the earth. … read more

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RétroVie: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/retrovie-diy-festival-vintage-vendor/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188772 From making living spaces for her dolls to refurbishing furniture and vintage goods, fixing up old items is in Erickson's DNA. Catch her at DIY Fest! … read more

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ThriftJam: DIY Festival Vintage Vendor https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/thriftjam-diy-festival-vintage-vendor/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188773 Joining the DIY Fest back in 2023, ThriftJam is back this year and more excited than ever! Creating stylish and sustainable fashion. … read more

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Made by Hand: How Shelby Pence Made a Career in Printmaking https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/made-by-hand-how-shelby-pence-made-a-career-in-printmaking/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188778 Shelby Pence has been surrounded by creative energy since she was young. She’s since specialized in printmaking and creates bold, vibrant prints that she sells at local markets. … read more

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Common Shred: Take the Art off the Wall and Ride It https://www.slugmag.com/arts/art/interviews-features/common-shred-take-the-art-off-the-wall-and-ride-it/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:22:51 +0000 https://www.slugmag.com/?p=188399 By the time you’ve worked your way through “Common Shred,” the show feels less like an exhibit and more like a conversation between friends who’ve been meeting up at the skatepark for years. … read more

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