An Interview With Rodrigo Valenzuela
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:22 — 0 Comments
Rodrigo Valenzuela is a visual artist based in Seattle, WA. He recently won The Stranger’s Genius Award for his work. We here at The Monarch got a chance to catch up with Valenzuela to talk about his new exhibit at at Bryan Ohno Gallery, beginning March 6th. Jake Uitti: The presentation of your new works is called “Goal Keeper” – it has the obvious connotation of someone with aims who works to meet those aims. But it also has the soccer/sports connotation I can’t help but think about. Was this intentional in any way, or am I crazy and […]
One Super Important Question For Shaun Scott
Thursday, February 20, 2014 16:10 — 1 Comment
Shaun Scott might be our favorite Seattle filmmaker. A Stranger Genius Award Nominee, writer of several Drinks With features and all-around great guy, Scott was recently commissioned by the WA State Dream Act coalition to make a short film. Amidst many other project, Scott completed the film, which was so well done (partly because it features one of our favorite producers, Spekulation) that we wanted to reach out to him and ask One Super Important Question.Â
An Interview With Caleb Powell
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 11:05 — 2 Comments
Caleb Powell is a writer, teacher and family man. David Shields, a well-known University of Washington professor, wrote, among others, the acclaimed book Reality Hunger. James Franco is a movie director, movie star and aspiring writer. Together, the three are making a movie based on a book Powell and Shields composed over arguments about art, family and their individual philosophies – the title of which is I Think You’re Totally Wrong. We caught up with Powell to talk about his relationship with Shields, the book, their movie and more!
The Artist Currently Known As Kim Trowbridge
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 11:22 — 0 Comments
Kim Trowbridge is a prolific painter who collaborates, teaches and travels – the woman seems to have a bottomless pit of energy! We talked with her about depression, working with a former Monarch editor and what inspires her work. Enjoy!
Seahawks Parade
Thursday, February 6, 2014 12:44 — 0 Comments
There was an estimated 700,000 people in downtown Seattle yesterday to celebrate the Seahawks’ Superbowl championship. The players drove by on duck boats, Skittles were tossed about like confetti and Spek’s Bout That Action played over giant speakers. Here are a few images from the sunny afternoon courtesy of photographer Olimpia Flis-Dolberg.Â
One Super Important Question For Megan Griffiths
Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:57 — 0 Comments
Megan Griffiths is the Seattle film director extraordinaire responsible for films like The Off Hours, Eden, and her newest movie, Lucky Them. She has participated in the Toronto International Film Festival, South By Southwest, Seattle International Film Festival and, of course, Sundance. With the 2014 incarnation of Sundance fast approaching (Jan. 16-26), we wanted to ask Megan One Super Important Question about the make-or-break event.Â
Javier S. Ortega
Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:49 — 0 Comments
Javier S. Ortega is a Seattle artist by way of Spain. His work is immediately eye-catching with it’s big-featured, sallow faces and ornate designs. He is someone we’ve wanted to showcase in The Monarch for some time now, which is why we’re happy to present a bit of his work here! What inspired these pieces? Childhood monsters, dreams, memories, pondering… How did you paint/draw/make them? I use acrylics on canvas for paintings. Sometimes I start with a little sketch, some other times I let it come together little by little on its own. Who is your favorite artist, why? I […]
Shaking It Up With Ruby Mimosa
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 12:44 — 0 Comments
Ruby Mimosa is a Seattle burlesque dancer with her hands in all kinds of venues. As of this week, she’ll be dancing with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis in Seattle and she’s also a teacher at the Academy of Burlesque. Oh, and she’s beautiful! The Monarch had a chance to chat with Ruby about all things sexy and dance! Enjoy!
Dancing With Kitten LaRue
Monday, November 25, 2013 12:42 — 0 Comments
Kitten LaRue is a performer and Producer/Artistic Director of the burlesque troupe The Atomic Bombshells. She’s also gorgeous! We had a chance to chat with Kitten about the Seattle scene, what she loves best about performing and where she gets her costuming! Jake Uitti: What is the most exciting part of performing burlesque? Kitten LaRue: For me, the most exciting part of burlesque is the immediate and electric connection you get to have with your audience.  Few art forms allow you to get the instant gratification of a room full of people screaming at the top of their lungs […]
Miss Indigo Blue
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 13:10 — 1 Comment
Miss Indigo Blue is a burlesque dancer and a member of Seattle’s Atomic Bombshells. She also runs the Academy of Burlesque. Oh, and she’s beautiful! We had a chance to chat with Miss Indigo about dance, Seattle’s burlesque scene and her hopes for the art in Seattle.
The answer isn't poetry, but rather language
- Richard Kenney
