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Fashionistas Geeking Out News the Front Eye of the Lens Dish it up Art for Art’s Sake
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Fashion Roulette: Culinary student
Justin Cottrell takes a look at the influx of Ce
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Interview with Felicia Day:
Culinary student Justin Cottrell takes a look at
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Pixel Punchout: Graphic Designers
across the city of Seattle come together to compete
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A View from My Dog’s World: Celebrity Slop:
Culinary student Justin Cottrell takes a look at the
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Justin Cottrell takes a look at the influx
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Stairway to Seven: The story
behind the mural in The Art Institute of
the influx of Celebrity cookbooks over the last in the first annual Pixel Punchout. influx of Celebrity cookbooks over the last few years and of Celebrity cookbooks over the last few years and Seattle’s south campus stairwell.
suggests the best ways to choose your celebrity chef. suggests the best ways to choose your celebrity chef.
9 T he Perfect Prom 13 Sakura-Con 17 Seattle Poster Museum
Charity Event 27 Recipes from around
19 T he Curious Case of the World
the Fine Arts Degree
Fuel Staff 21 Lenora Redesign
Managing Editor:
Kelcey Hatch
(a.whirling.dervish@gmail.com) 23 Post Secrets
Fuel Magazine is a creative outlet dedicated or an interview with a local celebrity. And,
to expressing the passions and experiences of while The Art Institute of Seattle may not
Layout Artists: be “Picasso’s College of Fine Art”, art and
Carly Avery
Vassil Ivanov
Kelcey Hatch
Kevin Harris
4 Letter from Don Schaab the student body while provoking stimulating
ideas, personal and professional growth and artistry drives every area of the school, which
means that yes, even your art can speak for
unique learning experiences.
Lisa Chapple
Jesse Phillips
Paul Emory
5 Your Student Council Who are you?:
itself.
FUEL is student run magazine and all staff Fuel Magazine is currently looking for
Contributing Authors:
Teryn Rudolph Nina Kim
6 Fun in Student Housing
Note from Megan Kijewski
members work on a completely volunteer
basis, which means a level of dedication is
Layout Artists, Photographers, Writers, and
On Site Journalists (Press passes, anyone?)
Maria Harris Kelcey Hatch required. Through the experience of working beginning Summer quarter, 2011.
Carly Avery Jayne Leighty with Fuel, students gain hands on experience
The Backyard
Jesse Phillips Daniella Kirby expressing who they are and what drives them, Come be a part of Fuel Magazine. Jump in
Justin Cottrell Anthony Garzzona an understanding of what it’s like working in a where you know, learn where you don’t and
Tony Jutt Anacariz Ramirez team without grades to drive their work ethic, make some incredible friends in the process.
Keinan Sutton
Josh Brinko
Karn Suwanrat
Kevin Harris 37 Halfway T here amazing portfolio credit and a chance to meet
with and work with students from all over The Fuel Magazine Staff Meeting
Mondays at 4:30pm
Photographers:
Raven Mullenax
38 T he Many Faces of
Kevin Harris
Art Institute of Seattle.
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Together
Working
a
* How to come to consensus
or
student concerns, and take part in the quarterly my friend (let’s call him Morpheus) who is a
The Len
* Event Planning Networking Fax: 206-441-3475 your questions and support you during your
oversight of clubs, club funding, activity photographer, who just so happens to need to
* Many other ‘soft skills’ and lessons academic path. I encourage you all to come and
planning, events and the annual Noel-Levitz have product pictures taken for a project of his
about budget, planning and outreach E-mail: bhuggins@aii.edu speak with me about your vision for our campus
Student Satisfaction Survey. The Student own. It’s a win win for Morpheus and I. Plus and programming you would benefit from. Best
Council meets with the Art Institute of Seattle’s
Plus, it’s a FUN way to get involved! Web: aisclubsactivities.blogspot.com
our networking base has expanded by one. Blond of luck to you all in your studies!
President on a quarterly schedule, at minimum.
Ha
Salon ir Wann Japanese Regards,
Restaurant
Megan Kijewski
Photos by Raven LaRue Mullenax Dean of Student Affairs
Layout by Jesse Phillips
Written by Teryn Rudolph
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The Art Institute of Seattle’s
annual fashion show
On the March 10, The Art Institute of Seattle On the lighter side of things there were charming
presented “Fashion Roulette” its 13th annual garments by Megan Cherewatenko that included
fashion show; the annual runway exhibition is bright colors and classic looks. Some of these
created and produced from the Fashion Design garments can still be seen in the North campus
and Fashion Marketing programs at The Art hallways. The trendy sheer fabric was all over the
Institute of Seattle. runway. The Lady Like theme was reminiscent
of a resort somewhere in the beauty of Greece.
This year’s “Fashion Roulette” show was in It was evident that the clothing from Cindy
recognition of current ready-to-wear spring and Marlatt was well thought out and produced by
fall 2011 trends. Featured local designers included a talented woman. All the trends were seen- the
well-known names from our talented student leather, fur, lovely lace-as well as a mix of prints
body, Elisabet Kristofersdottir, Cindy Marlatt, were wrapped up together to create one cohesive
Megan Cherewatenko, Lina Zeineddine, Justin line. Of course with all the innovation at our
Bartle, and Isaiah Whitmore. school, there was masterfully crafted menswear.
One of the noted looks included Justin Bartle,
The show boasted 80 to 100 outfits within eight who is known for his dream-like gowns, won
themes, and every detail of production, from best red-carpet look with a silver suit that was
visual effects, marketing and promotion, model paired with a low draped black top and some
styling and public relations was coordinated from dark shades to top off the look.
concept to execution by fellow Art Institute fashion
students. Joan Kelly, also a well-known name in This show occurs annually and is made possible
our location, was again the executive producer and by a different class of fashion marketing students
brought her abilities to the production. every year who team up with the fashion design
students. By showcasing the talent at our
From themes like Lady Like to Easy Rider, there institute, they are putting their passion out there
was a mix of styles that everyone could enjoy. The for the world to see. The incorporation of video
fur was in full force with this fur-trimmed piece students as well as audio students really makes
above from Isaiah Whitmore. After researching this a show that is fully produced by students.
the trends of the future, he had an array of leather Make sure you make it to next year’s show! They
and fur in his line which had its own theme: Easy just keep getting better so there’s no way you can
Rider. There were a number of full leather pieces predict what is in the making for the future. *
by Lina Zeineddine, who incorporated the idea of
thigh-high stockings but with her own twist; they Written By: Daniella Kirby
almost had the look of chaps, but way more sexy Photographs: David Gallo
and without the cowboys. http://www.iamnotafashionphotographer.com
Fashion Roulette
A night of current ready-to-wear
spring & fall 2011 trends
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Perfect Prom
CHARITY EVENT
The story of five Fashion Marketers who set out to create
the Perfect Prom for high school girls across Seattle.
Written by: Maria Harris
Layout by: Jesse Phillips
Photographs by: Alisa Clark-Blomstrand
On a cool and dreary Sunday in March, one At 11:00am on dreary Sunday, March 13th, Their goal, with the help of a supportive staff
senior girl found a bit of sunlight as she walked one senior girl found a bit of sunlight walking of volunteers, was to allow all high school girls
through the doors of The Perfect Prom, an through the doors of The Perfect Prom, an with the ultimate “perfect prom” experience.
event designed to provide hope to those who event designed to provide hope to those who They did so with over 400 donated dresses,
may not otherwise have the prom experience may not otherwise have the prom experience on-site makeup consultations, styling services,
every girl deserves. every girl deserves. DJ music, handsome escorts, and raffle items
worth over $2500 in gifts of limo rides, up-
With prom dates rapidly approaching, the With prom dates rapidly approaching, the do hair styling, nail services, and prom night
quest to find the perfect dress begins early for quest to find the perfect dress begins early for dining.
many senior girls. Hours are spent searching many senior girls. Hours are spent searching
for that one dress that will embody the entire for that one dress that will embody the entire While the team had hoped for at least twenty
night with little focus on how expensive it night with little focus on how expensive it girls to attend the event, they were thrilled
all may be. However, with the slowly rising all may be. However, with the slowly rising when Carmen walked through the doors.
economy, many parents simply cannot afford economy, many parents simply cannot afford Fitting the exact target audience, she was the
the exorbitant prices that come, not just with the exorbitant prices that come, not just with first and only attendee. Carmen received all
the dress, but with any accessories, shoes, the dress, but with any accessories, shoes, of the team’s attention and was treated like
dining, and/or transportation. dining, and/or transportation. V.I.P. giving her the prom experience that
most girls only dream about. Thrilled to be
The Fashion Marketing team, made up of The Fashion Marketing team, made up of given the opportunity, Carmen and her team
Aubreyana Anderson, Ashley Thomas, Hannah Aubreyana Anderson, Ashley Thomas, Hannah of Fashion Marketers created a happy and
Leahy, Maria Harris, and Sarah Meyers, Leahy, Maria Harris, and Sarah Meyers, successful memory together, one that would
planned the event based on their own positive planned the event based on their own positive hopeful become the first of many for Carmen’s
memories and personal prom experiences. memories and personal prom experiences. very own Perfect Prom.
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Written by Nina Kim
Photography by Emily Ibarra (ediphotoeye.com)
Layout by Paul Emory
This spring, the AiS Girl Gamer Club (GGC) perceptions is to just lead my example, set you eye Felicia: “I think it’s nice to have a support
was given the opportunity to attend the on the career you want and overcome whatever group, but I personally prefer to just be a gamer
Emerald City Comicon, held at the Washington obstacle is in your path, or find a way around it. first, being a girl is incidental :)”
State Convention Center. The halls were filled Dunno about dating, but certainly gaming is a
with cosplayers, talented artists, friendly good conversation topic to open with!” GGC: As an actress for many game related
celebrities, and a ton of happy attendees, projects, such as Dragon Age Redemption,
making the convention a great success! I was GGC: If you could have any in game item in Would you say you have any similar
more than pleased to witness two of the Star Real Life, what would it be? characteristics as your character Tallis?
Trek cast challenging each other to a bit of
Picard impersonations, the Boondock Saints Felicia: “Cloak of invisibility. I like to eavesdrop!” Felicia: “I have similar characteristics with every
duo giving out high fives, and Seattle’s own character I ever play, Tallis is pretty forthright
superhero, Phoenix Jones, glancing over a stack GGC: Would you ever consider writing for an and smart mouthed, so we definitely have a bit
of comics. Several of us also caught a panel for indie game? in common there.”
Sakura-con
“The Guild”, featuring actress and writer Felicia
Day where we were excited to hear about her Felicia: “Definitely would be interested in
journey as a pssionat gamer as well as actress, writing for games, although my schedule is Smart mouthed? More like quick witted, though
writer and producer. quite busy right now, so it’s a dream list goal we all enjoy a little Felicia Day spunkiness here
for now!” and there. Felicia is a great inspiration and her
Felicia joined together with a group of friends creativity will continue to entertain us in her
several years ago to write an produce a series of GGC: Is there any game related role of project upcoming projects.
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Seattle
Poster
Museum
Layout and Article by Carly Avery
Opening Party
At the beginning of April, the Poster Museum
celebrated its opening with a show of some of
the greatest and most innovative poster artists
of the Pacific Northwest. Artists on display
included none other than Art Chantry, Jeff
Kleinsmith, Jesse LeDoux and Shawn Wolfe.
Each artist had their own section of a wall
where their posters were displayed proudly
next to small biographies describing the artist
““They told me
the other names and
I thought why would
I not do it?””
and their story of their impressive work. “I was shocked when they asked me to be in
Down in Pioneer Square, tucked in between the show,” Gallo said. When he heard the
an array of boutiques and eateries is the The exhibit was colorful and exciting and other designers that would be featured, he was
Poster Museum, a new edition to Seattle’s worth taking a few trips around to see the flattered to be offered a chance to be displayed
already lengthy list of museums. This is not work more than once. Many visitors gathered alongside them. “They told me
your average museum with rooms and rooms in the space to enjoy viewing some of the most the other names and I thought
of several types of art. This space has been famous posters that have been created. From why would I not do it?”
created to highlight one of the oldest and most designs featuring the old-fashioned Dick’s
interesting mediums; the poster. With high Drive in to concert posters for Bon Iver and The Several of his posters on display
white walls and a long and narrow layout, the Flaming Lips, there was something for everyone. were ones he had designed
Poster Museum is an understated and quaint for events around the area,
space that provides a perfect background to The Art Institute’s very own David Gallo was including concerts at The Vera
display the pieces. also a featured artist at the opening party. Project where his career was
Gallo has been designing posters since 2003 jump-started and has since
and created his own business, Weapons of Mass flourished.
Design. He first learned how to print in a class
at The Vera Project and has been designing and The Poster Museum is located
printing ever since. His work has brought him at 604 2nd Avenue in Pioneer
a long way. He was particularly surprised when Square. You can visit them
they asked him to participate in this show. Wednesday through Sunday
from 12pm to 6pm. To view
any upcoming events, visit their
website at ww.postermuseum.
wordpress.com.
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“The Art Institute of Seattle doesn’t exist - in Carl Jackson has been an artist and an art
the fine art world. They may be turning out instructor for almost 30 years, twelve of those
great designers, but no great artists.” Though years have been spent at Ai Seattle. He has also
Ms. Graves admitted a lack of research on The been an illustrator, arts administrator, and gallery
Art Institute of Seattle (AIS), her response director. His work is included in various public
alluded to the idea that while The Art Institute collections including the Boston Public Library,
of Seattle may be turning out great designers, it The Brooklyn Museum and Rutgers University, these
does not focus on turning out great artists. Ms. are just a few of Jackson’s incredible accomplishments.
Graves said that she was anxious to be shown
otherwise, and would love the opportunity Artist Bill Cumming taught at AIS, for almost 50
to see AIS put together a gallery showcasing years before his passing in November of last year.
Writing and Layout by Jesse Phillips
the staff and students work. I assured her an Cumming’s art is known throughout the world
invitation to our next event. for it’s interpretation of the social climate, and
On a rare lovely sunny explaining who I was and asking the question his accomplishments in life are far too numerous
afternoon in Seattle, I sat that was utmost in my mind. So the Art Institute of Seattle is not a real art to mention. In an interview before his passing
in a delightful coffee shop school, eh? We shall see. he discussed his years of teaching, claiming
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on Capital Hill, happily sipping a “Mr. Darling, in this article you challenged the to be doing it for the money, but admitting
caramel latte and paging through The Stranger. leadership of Cornish and the University of to enjoying the interaction with students.
Nestled in my chair I absorbed every word of Washington. Why didn’t you mention The Art “The boundaries are blurred
an article written by Jen Graves, top Seattle Institute of Seattle?” His response was not in
Art Critic, entitled “What’s wrong with art in any way what I expected.
between art & design,” explained "I teach them to stand on their own
feet and find their own style.” stated
Seattle? Our art schools, according to SAM’s Scott Carnz, Dean at AIS. Cummings in an online interview.
outgoing contemporary curator.” “I don’t want to offend you,” he replied, kindly. “Everybody is born with the power
“But the Art Institute...” he paused “...doesn’t exist.” I turned at once to Scott Carnz, the new Dean to draw. It's taken away from them.
Now, having just completed by first quarter at at AIS. He was really interested to hear what I try to give it back."
the time, my hackles got a little overexcited. What? How could this be true? The Art the fine art world in Seattle was thinking, and
Michael Darling, in the final moments of his Institute of Seattle has been around since happy to discuss it with me. “That’s a delicate AIS professor Andree Carter has art
time as curator of the Seattle Art Museum 1946, originally as the Burnley School, question, Ms. Phillips.” he said, leaning back pieces currently commissioned at Hotel
provided an interview wherein he challenged becoming a part of the Art Institutes in 1982. in his chair. “because we’re not a fine arts Max, The Ogden Museum of Fine Art,
the University of Washington’s art programs, What could he possibly mean? He continued school.” (Okay, some of you already knew all Nieman Marcus and the Hyatt New
the programs at Cornish College of the Arts “At least in the fine art scene, it doesn’t exist.” this before you started. Stop laughing.) Orleans among others. Carter has been
and The Art Institute of.....wait. Nope. Not “The boundaries are blurred between art and featured in galleries such as the Seattle
one mention of The Art Institute of Seattle; and Apparently, The Art Institute of Seattle, being design,” he explained. “It’s no longer a gallery Art Museum, Gallery 6311, and the Bellevue
that, my friends, is what got me really thinking. a liberal art or commercial art school, is not opening that gets you a job. It’s all about Art Museum and is currently featured at
considered a fine art school. “I wouldn’t have your portfolio, coupled with self promotional Heriard Cimino Gallery in New Orleans
“Seattle needs to revolutionize its Masters of even known about the Art Institute except materials.” Scott explained that even though and the Pacini Lubel Gallery in Seattle. She
Fine Arts program at the University of that I was asked to speak at graduation four students at AIS strive towards a Associates of has been an Art Institute teacher since 1998.
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Washington;” Mr. Darling is quoted as years ago.” Mr. Darling stated. “Other than Applied Art (AAA) or A Bachelors of Fine Art
saying. “I think that’s the number one thing that, I didn’t know that the Art Institute (BFA), the Art Institute of Seattle provides
holding back the Seattle art scene.” According even does art.” He paused again. “I mean, students with an excellent education in commercial Apparently, It’s Elementary,
to Jen Graves “This is just one man’s opinion at least the University of Washington has arts. “For lack of a better term.” he demurred.
- that Seattle is not going anywhere until the a gallery to display their students work.” My Dear Watson.
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art schools get better - but he’s a powerful, In speaking with Jim McLachlan, long time
knowledgeable man and it’s a strong opinion,
not easy to dismiss, something that’s going to “I don’t want to offend you,” he instructor at AiS, I was informed that there
are many - MANY - instructors who make And the list goes on. The Art Institute of Seattle
be argued over for probably many years.” replied, kindly. “But the Art a living in the fine arts world. Not “made”, strives to provide a mix of fine and commercial
but still make a living from their fine art. artists as instructors, giving students a healthy mix
As it turns out, Ms. Graves has a Institute doesn’t exist.” of both fine art, and the design that is their passion.
gift for prophecy, as this article has Barry Scharf, whose biography reads “Master
brought up incredible discussions Mr. Darling in no way wanted to diminish my painter, sculptor, and digital artist with a 40+ That’s the answer then, is it? The Art Institute
between myself and several of the enthusiasm for AIS or for fine art in general, he year history of professional exhibitions in doesn’t exist. But essentially, it doesn’t have to.
faculty at The Art Institute of Seattle. It was just stating his opinion. However, as one galleries and museums.” The understatement
sparked a sense of wonderment and curiosity of the top Seattle Art Critics once said, “This of the century for a man who founded the Los “The biggest difference between art and design,”
in me and so, even without donning a Sherlock is just one man’s opinion - that Seattle is not Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE), says Scott Carnz, AiS Dean “is that art is about
Holmes costume or taking up smoking a pipe, going anywhere until the art schools get better - is a three time Guru Award finalist and has the artist; design is not about the designer.”
I headed to the phone in search of the truth. but he’s a powerful, knowledgeable man and taught at SIGGRAPH 2007, the largest and
it’s a strong opinion, not easy to dismiss...” most respected convention on animation, No real mystery there, I realized, calmly removing
My first call was to Michael Darling; he had to name just a few of his accomplishments. the Sherlock Holmes tweed hat from my head.
recently taken a position as curator of the I spoke with the aforementioned art critic from Barry has been a teacher at AIS since 1996. So, while the art schools in Seattle may be
Chicago Contemporary Art Museum, and the Seattle Stranger; on her way into a meeting, responsible for what’s wrong with art in Seattle,
even though the weather was taking some Ms. Graves took a few moments to talk about Julie Berger who started out her career designing the Art Institute is busy turning out designers.
getting used to, he was thoroughly enjoying her article with me, as well as offer her input in jewelry and whose metal work can be seen all
his time in the Windy City and was more than regards to my conversation with Mr. Darling. over Seattle; her last project included the design Apparently, it’s elementary, my dear Watson.
happy to take my call. I dove in headfirst, “He’s correct;” was her reply to my inquiry. of the Mercer Island Sound Transit station. Elementary, indeed.
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interior design students
builder, SRM Development, could provide an wood details fireproof,
estimate to build out the proposal. Brincko’s but the building
company, International Studio Inc, supported department still would
the students by bringing their design intent up not budge. Brincko
team up with
Written by S. Joshua Brincko
to professional standards. and the finish carpenter,
Layout by Carly Avery
Tony Powers of
international studio
Like most projects, it was way over budget, Interior Woodworking
so the team worked together to evaluate Specialists, came up
the expenses and the benefit of each design with some innovative
feature. They removed items that were not compromises that the
necessary, kept features that were required, and building department
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Kelcey
Pixel Punchout
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hillips
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g & Lay
Writin
of broken doors...”
Secret” as the crowd of nearly two thousand essentially said ‘tell me your secret’ then I
wanted to do anyway. Frank replied.
packed inside Meany Hall at The University went out after work and passed them out to Frank admits that the secrets that were sent to
of Washington went absolutely wild. He anyone who would take them on the streets of him have changed him and challenged him.
one student said.
Frank is supported By the end of the
wanders across the stage with a huge, goofy Washington D.C. “We had a teenager send in a picture of his
by his loving wife evening, with tears and
smile on his face, looking like every kind of bedroom door. It had holes broken into it and
of twenty-one years laughter and a feeling
computer geek you’ve ever met. He sits on a Frank started getting unique art pieces in the writing on the postcard said ‘these holes
and their 16-year- of such closeness with
stool in the middle of the stage and asks his the mail, everything from photos that had are from when my mother tried to break down
old daughter. “Which is how we’ve found complete strangers, Frank reminded the
question, “Have you ever had a secret?” He been altered to paintings or collages with the door to continue beating me.” He paused
ourselves going to more and more colleges.” crowd, in his quiet way “S o m e t i m e s we
pulls a small box out of his pocket and begins notes written on them: “I ate the last of the for a moment while the audience reacted.
He says. “Students are at a point in their think we’re keeping secrets, but more often
to carefully open it and pull out a pile of post blueberries and I don’t care.” “My mother
blueberries and
“So which one is yours?” We asked. Frank
Frank has been called “the most trusted
smiled impishly. “That’s a secret.” “People ask me”
stranger in America” and many have
he said in a lighter
I don’t care.”
suggested that he knows more secrets
Towards the end of the evening, Frank moment. “What the
than the CIA. (Which is funny since he’s
opened the floor, having microphones placed most received secret
actually had the FBI show up at his door to “Within minutes of posting this we were
throughout the stadium, and allowing people is that I get....and I get
ask about certain “secrets”.) bombarded by pictures from teens across the
to take a moment and talk about....well, at least one of these a
Post Secrets started as a community art country showing their bedroom doors and
whatever they wanted to; from secrets to month.” He paused for
project in 2003, but there’s more to the “I found that there are two kinds of secrets;” speaking words of encouragement to each other.”
encouragements, the conversation started effect, looking around the
story than that. Frank Marshall, the brains Frank says. “The ones that we keep from Because the “secrets” are anonymous the
slowly and as people began to feel more room, waiting to share this deepest of
and the heart behind the Post Secret Project others and the ones that we keep from authors are free to be honest about what’s
welcome, the honesty started to flow. all secrets; this secret that so many
admits being obsessed with secrets since his ourselves.” Frank then picked up the clicker going on in their world and to encourage each
people share. “I pee in the shower.”
childhood. “Most of my secrets I kept from from the table on stage and pushed a button. other without fear of repercussion. Frank
“I come from a world of broken doors...” One
my mom.” He admits, thought that’s not what Behind him on the big screen was one of perches his lanky frame on the stool on stage
student began. Another quietly made her way
really drove the Post Secret Project. his post secrets: a close up of a womans’ and gazes out at the audience.
to the microphone and with downcast eyes
nipple, with a pair of tweezers removing an
said “I hate to think of myself as one of your
Several years before, Frank’s friend David unwanted hair. One word was written on the “I began to realize that the broken doors in my
suicide attempt statistics.” Another said “I
had committed suicide. “In the time that image: “Confession.” The crowd groaned childhood had never really been addressed...
bought two tickets to this event, and not one
I’ve been talking,” Frank says, less than an and laughed as one, and much whispering and it changed me. I have found that the
of my friends came with me. I hate feeling
hour into the program. “Two people have went on as Frank began explaining how he children who are almost broken by the world,
so alone.” There was a pause for a moment
been murdered. But four have committed is constantly amazed at how often someone’s grow up to become the adults most likely to
when from the other side of the room another
suicide.” The Surgeon General stated that “secret” is actually the same secret that change it.”
student yelled “You’re not alone! I
suicide is the most preventable cause of death thousands of others are keeping as well.
came by myself too!”
in America, and in Iraq, the rate of suicide Frank grew up with a rough childhood and
in the American troops is higher than it’s Frank’s favorite story was about a pound of parents that were separated when he was
A young woman from the crowd mentioned
been in 25 years, with over 30% of troops coffee he received with a secret scrawled young. When Frank finally shared his vision
that after going through several funerals in
admitting to thoughts of suicide or struggling across the front: “My company never takes of the Post Secret project with his parents,
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Greecian Noms
Dish It Up Mussels
Recipe by Tony Jutt Layout by Jesse Phillips
Ingredients
alter the glazing syrup by adding artificial remaining pastry and filling.
flavorings or other citrus juices. Add a pinch • Brush the tops of the pastries
of cayenne and substitute the lime-juice for liberally with remaining
the lemon in the recipe above to give your butter.
Directions
Kataifi a Spanish flair. Keep leftovers in an • Bake for 30-45 minutes.
airtight container for up to a week. Remove to a rack and let
stand for 5-10 minutes. • 20 Mussels, in shell, washed,
• Make syrup by combining de-bearded
Ingredients sugar and water over medium Mix together brown sugar, curry • 1 T Vegetable or sesame oil
1 ¼ cup butter, melted heat. As soon as sugar powder, cayenne, and coconut
¾ cup walnuts, coarsely ground dissolves add lemon juice and milk in a bowl, set aside. • 3 Baby Bok Choy, washed,
¾ cup almonds, coarsely ground ends cut off, cut into 1” pieces
cinnamon. Bring to a boil, Heat a deep pan or pot over
1/8 cup granulated sugar reduce heat and simmer for • 2 Red bell peppers, seeded,
medium-high with vegetable or
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ten minutes. finely julienned sliced
sesame oil in it.
1 egg beaten • Spoon hot syrup over rolls, • 1 Garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons heavy cream cover the pan with a clean Sauté the shallots, garlic, and ginger
• 1 T Ginger, grated
lin
1 package of Kataifi dough towel, and let stand one to for 2 minutes. Add in the bok choy
C
(shredded filo dough) two hours before serving, and red bell pepper, cook for another • 2 t Light brown sugar
3 minutes.
a
occasionally basting with
• 1 t Curry powder
ry
syrup.
For the syrup:
u
• Serve with extra syrup drizzled Pour in the coconut milk mixture • 1/8 t Cayenne pepper
1 cup granulated sugar and bring to a boil. Once it has come
over the top and a sprinkling to a boil, add in the mussels, cover, • 1 can Coconut milk
1 cup water of powdered sugar. and let cook for 5-8 minutes or until (unsweetened), well shaken
1 tablespoon lemon juice
the shells begin to open. Turn off the
pinch of ground cinnamon Yields: 8-10 rolls heat & sprinkle with cilantro. • ¼ c Cilantro, chopped
• 1 Lime, quartered
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Escoffier:
T he Complete Guide to
the Art of Modern Cookery;
translation by H.L Cracknell
and R.J. Kaufmann of Le Guide T he French
Culinaire Chef Cookbook; by
v Julia Child
The English translation of the chef’s bible v
of haute cuisine. An exhaustive set of The original cookbook that brought
traditional French recipes that have T he Complete fine cuisine to the American
withstood the test of time Robuchon; Household. Featuring hundreds
since the 1800’s. by Joel Robuchon of recipes from the kitchen of
Phillips v
t by Jesse America’s first celebrity chef,
- Layou Named “Chef of the Century” by Gault
Cottrell Julia Child.
by Justin Millau, Joel Robuchon offers his interpretation
Written of classical French andnouvelle cuisine. With
Who’d have thunk it? Despite hectic heading her colossal, corporate periodicals? recipes inspired by the works of Marie-
schedules burdened with blockbuster film enterprise, has been so generous “Cookbooks are written for one Antoine Careme and Auguste Escoffier,
shoots, magazine modelling photo sessions, to offer up her favourite and [Celebrity Cookbooks purpose and one purpose only,” created throughout his impressive
self-promotional interviews and, of course, most memorable dishes are not]explicitly says The Art Institute of Seattle’s 40+ year career.
parties until the wee hours, Hollywood’s top in not only cookbooks, authored to bring families very-own culinary instructor,
celebs still seem to find the time to cook for but in her magazines, back to the table for Chef David Wynne, “to sell
their families. What’s more, they’re using their talk shows, and now on healthy, home-cooked meals cookbooks.”
abundant culinary prowess and wealth of home- her very OWN cable and fellowship; they’re geared
cooking know-how to produce cookbooks for television station. And toward making already-rich Akin to almost everything On Food and
the average joe – how thoughtful! we trust our celebrities and famous celebrities even put out by the mass media, it Cooking: T he Science
when they tell us what to more rich and famous. is likely the one thing we can & Lore of the Kitchen
The American public has warmly welcomed the eat: Paltrow’s My Father’s by Harold McGee
expect from these cookbooks is
Daugther: Delicious Easy v
idea of the celebrity chef for the past 18 years, that they are written to sell. And
Recipes Celebrating Family A comprehensive discussion of popular table
mostly due to the success of Reese Schonfeld sell they do, regardless of content, if
and Togetherness is currently the top- ingredients and their interactions with our bodies.
(co-founder of CNN) and his pet project, for no other reason than the sparkling smiles
selling cookbook according to Amazon.com’s of our favourite stars pictured on their covers. Featuring analysis of the functions of hunger
the Food Network. Even before the inception
Bestsellers Rank (U.S. Regional), followed by Sure, you’re bound to come across a recipe or and digestion, as well as common ingredients,
of this enigma of the early 1990’s, chef such
cooking methodologies and
as Julia Child, Wolfgang Puck, and The singer Sheryl Crow’s If It Makes You Healthy, two that pleases the palate, but bear in mind
tools/utensils. A must-read for anyone
Galloping Gourmet currently at number four. that these publications aren’t written with the
interested in the nuts and bolts of
Graham Kerr were express purpose of inspiring the next generation food and food preparation.
T he American household names This trend, however, isn’t a recent phenomenon. of three-star, award-winning chefs, nor are
public has warmly due, in part, Celebrities, whether due to a sense of social they explicitly authored to bring families back
welcomed the idea of the to televised responsibility or, more likely, a desire to keep to the table for healthy, home-cooked meals
celebrity chef for the past c o o k i n g their coffers filled to the brim, have been and fellowship; they’re geared toward making
18 years, mostly due to the p r o g r a m s offering up cookbooks since long before already-rich and famous celebrities even more
Oprah’s meagre beginnings as the host of the rich and famous. Charcuterie:
success of Reese Schonfeld aired on
T he Craft of Salting,
(co-founder of CNN) and p u b l i c low-rated local TV talk show AM Chicago in
Smoking and Curing by
his pet project, the Food television. 1983. Tony award-winning Broadway singer/ So the next time you find yourself staring at
Michael Ruhlman and
Network. But what many actress Pearl Bailey (Hello, Dolly!, 1968) gave the new release stand at the local bookstore and
Brian Poleyn
Americans so fans a taste of her down-home cooking in her thinking, “Hey, I didn’t know those celebrities
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often forget (or, like 1973 cookbook Pearl’s Kitchen, and since, the could cook!” trust that they can’t, or that if they
A wonderful read, featuring thoughtful
myself, choose to forget) list of celebrities publishing culinary tomes has can, they’re not likely to share with you their
descriptions, instructions and recipes
is that before our love affair with celebrity chefs come to include Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren, real kitchen secrets of success. Instead, take you
for many of our favorite cured
began, there was the chef celebrity. Suzanne Sommers, Patty LaBelle, Naomi Judd twenty dollars, go down to the local grocery
foodstuffs.
and many others. store or farmers market, buy a few
Yes, we’re familiar with the relative newcomers things that look good to you, go
to this game, such as model/actress/singer So, as consumers, what can we take home and cook for yourself –
Padma Lakshmi, her culinary “expertise” from all this? Do these celebrities, “Cookbooks are yes, you may fail at creating
written for one Celebrity
evident from her two published cookbook and with their infinite wisdom regarding a culinary masterpiece,
Slop: How to
esteemed position as host/judge of TV’s Top all things culinary, want us all to purpose and one purpose but you may also be
Cook Celebrities
Chef. We’ve recently been graced with a fine succeed in becoming master chefs only,” says T he Art Institute surprised to find that
of Seattle’s very-own by Justin Cottrell
culinary offering from Gwyneth Paltrow, who’s of the home kitchen, or are they you can cook, without
culinary instructor, Chef v
savvy, if not self-aggrandizing, insight into the just trying to parlay their fame into having to consult the
David Wynne, “to sell This is not a real book. It is,
benefits of macrobiotics so clearly show her another medium to rake in a few money-driven drivel of
cookbooks.” however, a rather amusing joke
dedication to the health and happiness of our more bucks and a handful of write- the Hollywood elite. by the layout artist.
nation. Let’s not forget Oprah, who despite ups in our nation’s most influential She thought it was
hysterical.
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[ “I use everything
]
The Art Institute of Seattle has been getting a facelift,
one wall at a time. “The bare walls have been a
problem for some time, and finally we’re able to do
something about it.” says Charles Duval, Ai Seattle
around me as a tool
student and one of the designers on this project. Last
summer The Art Institute of Seattle created a unique
of inspiration,””
opportunity for the students: a chance to leave more
than just handprints on the walls of the school. “My contribution to the mural was strongly
influenced by the need to create an environment,
“I hope that this project can be a catalyst inspiring a place where the viewer could submerge themselves
others to share their voice, bringing more life to the in a different existence.” says Rhadora Jacob,
walls of Ai Seattle’s Campus.” says Eddy Lee, who Ai Seattle student and another designer
works in Admissions at The Art Institute of Seattle on the project.
and was also a designer on the stairwell project.
“We didn’t have a set idea; Eddy wanted me to
The south stairwell leading from the sixth floor to be myself through my paintings.” says Rhadora.
the seventh floor in the South Campus received a “By doing just that I found a story and just went
huge burst of color thanks to the work of Eddy Lee, with it.” The result was a strong, vibrant, colorful
]
Charles Duval and Rhadora Jacob, who worked on and delightfully odd experience in design.
the stairwell design for the last few months.
[
From the top of the stairs, students begin a wet
“I hope that this and wild ride down where strange aliens, traffic
cones and adorable creatures with large eyes guard
over the stairwell. The collaboration of three
project can be a catalyst individual artists in one design brought a variety
of styles into one cohesive piece.
inspiring others to share Students at The Art Institute of Seattle have had the
their voice,”” opportunity to watch a mural of this scale through every
stage; many have left their notes of encouragement on
the stairway chalkboard throughout the months.
The team found inspiration in everything from the
basics of their technique and composition to the All of the time, passion, energy and effort has
beauty of day to day life, and even in their mistakes. been worth it, for in the end the mural has
“I use everything around me as a tool of inspiration,” accomplished the goal of it’s creators: bringing
says Duval “The result comes out on paper.” color and life to a dark and dreary place.
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Halfway
There
Musings on What Comes Next
A brief interview from the guy who designed front cover for Spring 2011: An up and coming
graphic designer, a student at the Art Institute of Seattle and a bit of a card, Kevin Harris has
been drawing a face a day since the first day of 2011, and we just had to know why.
Writing by Jayne Leighty
Layout by Lisa Chapple So, where did you get the idea for the faces?
I was at a bookstore one night and I found “365: A Daily Creativity Journal”. I read about all
these creative people and the projects they did through a year and I decided I wanted to do
Lately I’ve been feeling a little itchy about I breezed through the first five quarters. Sure, loved color and putting the right combinations one too. I had no idea what I wanted to do until New Years Eve and “A Face a Day” popped in
school - restless, bored, irritated - fill in the there were struggles and I complained (a lot), together; turns out my gut was based in any my mind and it was perfect.
blank and I’ve probably had those thoughts but I am proud to say I have a “perfect” (I really aspects of color theory but I still find myself
about it. I start my 6th quarter Monday, in hate that word) record of straight A’s thus far. questioning my decisions now. Why? I don’t It’s been several months, why do you keep doing it?
what is supposed to be a 3-year program - less want to fail and I have set myself up for it...big
Even though I have missed quite a few days (homework, you know how it is) I keep doing it
than that for me because of transfer credits. Or am I? I have always been overly competitive, time. What on earth was I thinking striving
So, I’m probably about half way through my mainly with myself. I can’t help it. And please for those A’s? because it is a chance to get my creative juices flowing. I felt drained of creativity for a long
program, give or take a few classes. I’m very believe me, I do not enjoy it. I am a perfectionist time, and this has given me a chance to dive into my imagination on a daily basis. Plus, it’s
close to achieving my goal of a second career and it drives me nuts. I find myself wishing I nice to do something that is just for me.
(Okay, fine...I’ve been around the block a time could just let go and be “good enough” while We spend so much time
or two, but this is my second degree). still enjoying other activities. learning what we are How do you come up with your ideas for the faces?
supposed to know that we Sometimes I get inspired by a drawing or photograph I found on a website or in a book,
Yes, I am scared of what awaits me at the end I start every quarter with the same intention:
lose sight of what made us sometimes things just come to me, but most often I just get a piece of paper and a pen and
of this journey, and boy has it been a long one. go to the gym regularly, eat right, participate in start doodling.
It might be two or so years of education, but activities outside school - stay balanced. I hang passionate about design in
I’ve struggled for nearly twenty years to figure on until midterm and then all hell breaks loose. What made you decide on the Art Institute for your education?
My drive for perfection at school causes me
I chose the Art Institute because right when I got in contact with the school to see if it was
“I should be excited instead of to lose all control and perspective in all other I was doing the best I can, which I guess, earned
aspects of my life. I seem to be able to focus on me those grades. But I’d really like to break the right for me, I was told that the focus was to help me be prepared for a creative career. That
feeling an imminent sense of is exactly what I wanted, and the school has been great with providing me with the things I
school only and my head is down, with blinders streak. No one believes me though. I truly hate
dread. What is wrong with me? on, until I can ultimately proclaim another it when people tell me I love getting A’s and think that I need to be a success in my program as well as in my future. I also wanted to attend
I’m terrified.” quarter is over and I am that much closer to winning. I’d be happy with less. I swear. the Art Institute here in Seattle because I think this is such an amazing, eclectic city with so
graduation. And guess what? I’m excited about many opportunities and is a great source of inspiration.
out what I want to be when I grow up. Now those grades for about a day and then I start If you could sit with me for the third day in a
it’s finally (almost) here and I don’t know what telling myself I didn’t really earn them and that row in my pajamas, without a shower, manic What do you want to be when you grow up?
to do with myself. What will I do once I’m no I could have worked harder. about getting something just right, you might If paper is still being produced by the time I’m a grown up, I would love to design posters
longer searching? I will have to prove myself begin to understand how this plagues me. for theatrical productions or book covers. And if that doesn’t work out…an astronaut.
now that I have claimed, “this is what I want But I’m still terrified. The foundational courses
to do.” Gulp. Maybe I should have just kept are behind me and now it’s time to prove I want to be different. I want to enjoy what I
my big mouth shut. myself in the studio classes. I have to show my am doing and stop competing with myself and
I know...I know. instructors what I can do and I feel stuck in the just have fun. I want to stop worrying about
mud. What if I fail? I always thought I had a others approving of or liking my work. I want
flair for this...until I started school. We spend to be who I know I can be: someone who
so much time learning what we are supposed strikes out on her own, makes great decisions
to know that we lose sight of what made us and doesn’t look back.
passionate about design in the first place.
She’s somewhere inside of me. I’ve met her
Now because I know things like color theory, before and I’d sure like her to come out and
I wonder if my color choices, which were play. In the meantime, I’ll start school on
always at a gut level before, are good. I always Monday and hope the cycle doesn’t repeat itself.
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