Part 2 of a 2 Part Interview YardEdge: What other artists have influenced you and how? Peter: People who know me groan when I mention Canadian comedy but that’s just a fact. I’m a big fan of SCTV. I’ve always been inspired by great films and I admire the work

Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview YardEdge talks to Peter Dean Rickards, creator of The Afflicted Yard and editor of First Magazine. YardEdge: Why are you a photographer? A writer? Peter: I’m a writer because I love to write and I’m a photographer by accident. YardEdge: When did you

Part 2 YardEdge: Do you enjoy doing art as a “business”? Kima: It’s like a roller coaster! It has its ups and it has its downs. It’s a whole new ball game when it comes to doing art as a business as there are no ‘definites’ really. Where as one

This Friday’s Fashion’s Night Out – look out for designs by Jamaican jeweler, Kima Francis! YardEdge talks to Jamaican Jeweler, Kima Francis about her unique creations made from nature.  As she says, “Adorning nature’s best with nature.” ‘Fashion Block 2008’ – Knutsford Blvd, New Kingston Part 1 of a 2

Part 2 YardEdge: How would your life change if you were no longer allowed to create art? Michael Sean: I’d probably die of natural causes fairly quickly. YardEdge: What’s the best and worst parts of being an artist/musician? Michael Sean: The best is the joy I get from being inspired

Part 1 YardEdge: Why are you an artist/musician? Michael Sean: In the 1970’s there were little known genetic experiments being done on children born every other quarter of the hour. I was born at 7:15- it was just my turn…ok, that’s a lie -I was born one. The schools I

Fall 2008 Campaign shoot for Prizy Sebastian and MadBigFro Jewelry YardEdge: What inspires you? Berrette: Beauty, truth, and originality expressed in its purest form and with cojones! Keeps me pumped whenever I encounter it. And it can be in any form – visual art in all its forms, music, concert

Test shoot at Spurtree Lounge NYC Berette Macaulay is an actress, model, dancer, photographer, philosopher and a whole lot more about which I’ll let her speak for herself…. Part 1 in a 2 part series YardEdge: Why are you an artist? Berette: Because I have no idea how to be

YardEdge: Why are you an artist/musician? Seretse: Because I believe…I believe in the power of identity….the value of expression…the need for us as once enslaved people to be able to stand up whole and declare who we are. YardEdge: When did you first realize that you wanted to become one?

Bookophilia, a new bookstore/internet cafe opened in Kingston recently. Selling books, magazines, music, art and other assorted items, Bookophilia is a welcome and overdue “new model” bookstore that has long been common in other international cities. Located at 92 Hope Road, just below Liguanea, Bookophilia is a cozy, intimate space