First ZINE Fest celebrates art and accessibility –

“I think these are really great ways to express yourself and really accessible,” Middleton Sizemore Said. “Accessible in this case means that it takes very few materials or money to make a zine.”

Adriana Torresartist of Lexington, North Carolina, Said She was drawn to making zines because they are cheap, easy to make, and can be made of just about anything.

Torres started by making zines about politics, but now he’s Said Her artwork is a way for her to preserve childhood memories.

“I try to expand my work to be more personal and focus on my culture and background,” she says. Said. “I’m thinking about some things related to being Mexican-American and having immigrant parents. I also want to introduce that because there isn’t a lot of that in the zine community.”

for You Men Who, Cary-based illustrator and cartoonistthe event is her first time A table at an art market.

Art is not only a way for her to express herself but also to share her ideas with others, Fu Said.At events like the Chapelboro Zin Fest, she Said, It’s a good opportunity for her to meet other artists, Let’s learn from them.

Torres after his first zine festival Said She felt inspired by other artists.

“It’s really community-based. Just seeing everyone interacting with each other,” she said. Said. “I met a lot of cool people at that event, and I was like, ‘Wow, I want to meet and work with these people forever.’

In addition to connecting artists with other artists, the ZINE Festival also allowed attendees to interact directly with artists and hear about their work.

“I really like talking to everyone and seeing their stories.” Attendee Maddie Priebe said:sassistance.

lore morton Said Why events like this are important Showcase A community of people who are finding other ways to support themselves through art and creativity.

“I think zines are really, really important right now,” she says. Said. “The publishing industry is very difficult for many people to break into, even in indie publishing. So it’s important to know that there are unique ways to have your work seen and appreciated, as well as direct support. It’s really important to show people that there are people out there who will do it for you.”

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