Asiana Magazine features Remedy

International fashion magazine Asiana promotes Remedy in a feature about it's founder Farhana J. Available worldwide.

Asiana Issue 24. Winter 2009-2010

"Women who WRITE wrongs
...dynamic young women who are taking the publishing world by storm.

'Sorry, but Asians are just not interested in arty farty stuff'
The magazine editor was unrepentant. There was no way she about to give away column inches over some poncy art exhibition when a genuine artist like Juggy D was about to reveal all about his inside leg measurements!
It's all a bit pathetic.
There are regular exhibitions at places such as the V&A and the Saatchi Gallery, highly acclaimed cultural music and dance shows everywhere from the South Bank of London to the Mac Arts Centre in Birmingham, dedicated theatre tropes such as Watermans and Tamasha putting on plays in every corner of the country - all highlighting things that are Asian through and through.
Still, it's not really our thing, apparently. Luckily I know plenty of people who disagree. Which is why I set up Remedy magazine- a publication that promotes artistic visions of creative people from all walks of life. Here, we don't consider any form of expression as pretentious, or dumb down our editorial in case people don't get it. We're not elitist. Even the shallowest of girls, obsessed with little more beyond beauty, can realise that make-up is an art form. Why not help try open her perfectly lined eyes to other art forms?
Even if you agree with me, can you really argue with the editor of Asiana who dismissed the arts as irrelevant to the to the Asian community? When was the last time you read a review of a play or an exhibition in this very magazine's Asiana Crush section...and actually went to it?
It's ironic, isn't it? Asians are so obsessed with culture. Yet when it comes to appreciating culture, we soak up very little to write home about..." www.remedymag.co.uk

Computer Arts magazine promotes Remedy

The international magazine computer arts, promotes Remedy magazine within a feature about its founder Farhana J.

Thank you Computer arts!

Remedy in Creative Orchestra's Cow Magazine

The leading advertising and design agency Creative Orchestra voted Remedy Magazine as one of their Top 3 Websites in 'WEB TATTS; website we love so much we had them tattooed' featured in C.O.W magazine issue 1:

"Finally an online magazine, other then cow, that is worth reading. Remedy is dedicated to promoting real talent. It give young creative people the opportunity to showcase their talents on an international stage. GO ADMIRE THEM! www.remedymag.co.uk"

Cow magazine issue 1
Thanks Creative Orchestra!

HOW TO FAKE A GIRL BAND!

Article from Remedy issue 5 by Remedy's Farhana J.

This project was a social experiment to see how powerful branding and the media are. Also to see if the music industry is as fickle as people say it is. Is image given more importance than real musical TALENT?

Well, in attempt to answer this question, I created a girl band in 4 weeks who looked the part but didn’t actually sing! Presenting Diamante…

First I started by finding three other girls to join me and form what would look like a girl band. After doing a lot of research on other bands, I arranged a couple of shoots with the girls in the typical girl band style. Then with a little bit of Photoshop work, we were ready to go!

I decided to call the band ‘Diamante’ as we were a fake girl band and diamante is a fake diamond, clever ay?

Within days of producing a website, myspace page and facebook, we were getting offers from producers to sing on peoples tracks, and even perform at live gigs! The scary thing was, no one knew what we sounded like, no samples or tracks by the band were on any of the pages as they didn’t actually exist! All the pages solely consisted of images of the band and a brief introduction that read:

“Diamante is the hottest new girl band to hit the UK. Having already taken Europe by storm, the four girls, hand picked from across the globe to create the ultimate girl band, are now set to dazzle the Brits. Farhana, Tala, Rishika and Ese are the incredibly talented ladies chosen from thousands for their unique styles. Diamante's musical style is very versatile with influences from each member’s hometown and pop culture. 'There's something on the album for everyone' says lead singer Farhana from the UK. 'We decided to take a risk with our UK debut single and have chosen to release a garage remix' says Tala from Lebanon. Rishika from India continues, 'it's a funky track that proved to be very popular with our fans across Europe'. Ese born in Uganda adds ' the track is a tribute to a group that we all admired whilst growing up, we know you'll love it as much as we do!”



As shocking as the results were, I’m not claiming that this is clear evidence that the music industry is fickle, just maybe something that we should think about and question. As a society, are we promoting looks and not any real talent? Do we look up to people for their talents or people who are just look the part? What are we getting out of it?

Some of these manufactured bands and artists are being idolised by people, young girls and boys wanting to be like them, mimicking what they do, how they dress and behave, without thinking. It’s always important to question who and why you look up to someone.

At remedy we believe in promoting people with real talent not just looks, and it’s their talents and achievements that make them so much more attractive.


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Fashion Designer Ruweyda

Introducing up and coming fashion designer Ruweyda Dool, 19. London.
“I am a couture inspired fashion and jewellery designer and recently had my first solo fashion show which showcased her Autumn/Winter Collection 09/10’. The fashion show was held in The Truman Brewery, Brick Lane during London Fashion Week. Members of the fashion press were invited.
My garments are the epitome of elegance in which I gain inspiration from the runway designs of my role models and designers that have graced the runway before her. Fashion has been an integral part of my life from styling and giving fashion tips to my peers to learning how to sew from a young age and since then I’ve pursued my dream of creating garments embellished with detail. The attention to detail portrayed so effortlessly is the signature to my collection. My collection not only makes women feel sexy but proud of their feminist form. Each piece enhances the female's delicate frame as well as makes them feel like a woman”. Ruweyda Dool.
Contact: Ruweyda1@aol.com

Remedy issue 5 'stroke of midnight' OUT NOW!

Welcome to Remedy Issue 5 ‘Stroke of Midnight’.

Lose yourself in a dream of creativity with Remedy as we take you on an illuminating journey full of fantasy, surrealism and mystery.

This issue is an extra special treat just for you. Saturated in talent from a variety of different creative fields including illustration, fashion, photography, make-up and digital art, we’re dripping with inspiration.

It was an absolute pleasure producing this issue and I’m incredibly proud of the talent both featured in Remedy and of the people from all over the world who send their work in to us. Thank you and enjoy!

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Farhana Jaffer
Editor of Remedy Magazine
mail@farhanajaffer.co.uk

Kode Abdo in Remedy issue 5

Digital artist Kode Abdo in Remedy 5
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Digital illustrator Adam Spizak in remedy 5
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Griphee in remedy issue 5

Make up artist Griphee in remedy 5
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Kristen Weaver in Remedy issue 5

Talented photographer Kristen Weaver in Remedy 5
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Hox Boutique in Remedy issue 5

Fashion label Hox in Remedy 5
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Andreia Miyagi in Remedy issue 5

Illustrator Andreia Miyagi in Remedy issue 5 www.remedymag.co.uk
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Adrian Haddad in Remedy issue 5

Established photographer Adrian Haddad in Remedy issue 5 www.remedymag.co.uk
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Emanuel Zahariades

"I am 28 years old and I come from the island of Crete, in the southern part of Greece. I started working as a graphic designer four years ago, mostly on print projects. A year ago, I decided to leave Greece and move to London for studies. I am currently in a BA graphic design course at Central Saint Martins and in this 2nd year I think I'm starting to realize why I have always wanted to do graphic design: endless possibilities. At the beginning, I was fascinated by magazines and books and posters, but as I learn and see and experience more about what graphic design I realize how many ways there are to use it - not just as a product, but mostly as an idea. An idea that can touch people, make them stop and take a closer look, or help them find their way around a city, or read a telephone bill. I am inspired mostly by typography and photography and if I was allowed to use grids in every single project, I would be a very happy designer. Less is more would be a suitable motto to describe my approach to graphic design and a very nice logo for a t-shirt".

www.cargocollective.com/zahariades

Nasima Ahmed

Latest images from the new stylist Nasima Ahmed.
www.nasimaahmedstylist.blogspot.com

Mr Kabz

"Mr KaBz is- An Individual, A Persona, and A Brand.

I’m an individual who started creating something out of admiring the surroundings and decided for change really.

A lot of people I know do tend to call me different, especially when it comes to dress sense and personality. I do like to be ‘Out There’ as I don’t tend to blend in with the crowd. What makes me “me” is my creativity and imagination which has always been one of my strong points.

I’ve been designing for about 2 years now; it’s either quite a long time or not a very long time at all. I feel in the 2 years I could have accomplished a lot more but at the same time I have gained a lot of valuable experience which helped me grow as an individual, helped my art work, make me more business orientated and help me set and accomplish goals
Initially I started because I got bored of being a clone in the clothing industry, wherever I went I saw people wearing clothes which I wanted to buy or already own, no individuality was present as most people I felt followed trends and styles rather than creating their own. Always having a passion for street art I decided I could apply the art work onto clothing and grab the attention of everyone.
Right now I’m focusing on several of projects from designing clothing to canvases to participating to different various.
If anyone is interested in working together or having work done for them please feel free to contact me."
Mr Kabz

www.facebook.com/mrkabz

Poppy Porter

"As an artist jeweller I specialise in working with unusual techniques, materials and inspirations. My design philosophy is to always try something new and to keep pushing the boundaries of my work to create something fascinating you will not have seen before.

Working in titanium, other reactive metals, precious metals and a self developed photo-inlay technique I create sculptural pieces designed to make the wearer feel fantastic. All photographs I use in my inlay are taken by me and pushed through a digital translation process to become a jewel.
Chequered Flag Bracelet

I am inspired to create light colourful and structural jewellery by the speed, beauty and precision design of Formula 1 cars and the opulence of Tudor and Stuart Lace cuffs and the colour and layering of Japanese kimono.

I work closely with digital images and use those images in both two and three dimensions. I create pieces of small sculpture wearable as personal adornment and Photopaintings in limited editions.

The original images in both my painting and jewellery becomes part of the new work dissipating its original coherence into a new form. It is impossible to tell what the original image represented. In its new life the picture bleeds into and lives on in the piece that partly takes its inspiration from the image it destroyed in its creation."
Poppy Porter

http://www.poppyporter.co.uk

Jason Parry

"I am an emerging experimental fashion photographer with a defined eye for colour, composition and style. I create photographs with spectacular alluring colour and lustful surfaces, taking influences from youth culture, dance music and playful experiences of childhood. I am currently in my final year of a Fashion Photography degree at Nottingham Trent University. I am always trying to push the boundaries of the fashion photography genre and develop new and exciting aesthetics and concepts."
Jason Parry, 21.

Webiste - http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmparry/

Remedy recommends:

A few of our favourite sites:

www.sanna-annukka.com
A very talented illustrator.

www.siscottstudio.com
Outstanding illustrator, his work is all hand generated.

www.wonderlandmagazine.com
Great magazine to get ideas from, especially if you are into typography.

www.farhanajaffer.co.uk
Multi-media designer. Very inspirational work within different medias including design, photography, and illustration both hand generated and digital.
ALSO founder of Remedy magazine (so we love this one!)

www.creativeorchestra.org
Very cool advertising agency, especially helpful for those wanted to get into the advertising world. They only take on the best young talent and are dedicated to harnessing it. Check out it's online portfolio/ magazine designed, edited and produced by Remedy's very own Farhana J:
www.creativeorchestra.org/cow1/index.html

www.vault49.com
Wow! that's all we can say, see for yourself!

Remedy front covers

Welcome

Welcome to Remedy magazine's blog. We are nearly a year old now and are currently creating more ways to promote REAL global talent within the creative arts. This year has been a 'pilot' for us and the response so far has been overwhelming, thank you all! We are always snowed in with emails from very talented people who wish to showcase their work, but we are not able to feature them all so here is our blog that will feature just some of the people who made it to our short list.
We will also keep you up to date with current issues of Remedy, news and sites we think you might like.

As we always say, sit back, relax and enjoy... www.remedymag.co.uk