SOLD Magazine launched this past Thursday evening with an exhibit — co-curated with Ellis Gallagher — and party at 17 Frost. When I stopped by early in the evening, I had the opportunity to speak to John Paul O’Grodnick, who — along with Greg Frederick and BD White — made it all happen.
Just what is SOLD Magazine?
SOLD Magazine is a free magazine by artists for artists and art lovers. Among its features are: artists interviewing each other, studio visits, artist and photographer profiles, a travel section and much more.
What motivated you thee to launch it?
A sense that artists need a new platform for exposure. Our mission is to provide that platform.
When did you guys first begin working on SOLD Magazine? And how did you fund it?
We began working on it at the beginning of October, and we funded it via a Kickstarter campaign.
It’s great that your campaign was so successful! What has been your greatest challenge in seeing this through?
Rounding up the artists whom we wanted to participate in our venture.
Was it an open call? How did you decide which artists to include?
No! It was artists we’ve known and worked with in the past. Some of them suggested others.
How often do you expect to publish SOLD Magazine?
Once every three months. It is intended as a quarterly.
How will folks be able to get hold of it?
We plan to make it available in galleries and museums throughout the city, as well as in local businesses here in Williamsburg.
I notice that this premier issue focuses on female artists, with your first cover featuring Gilf and Elle. What can we expect in future issues?
Every issue will have a theme. Our next one will focus on collaborations.
That sounds great! Congratulations!
Note: The above images of are of works that were on exhibit and for sale at Thursday evening’s SOLD Magazine‘s launch:
1. Jily Ballistic and John Paul O’Grodnick aka JPO
2. Chris RWK
3. Raquel Echanique
4. Elle
5. Ramiro Davaro
Interview by Lois Stavsky and photos by Tara Murray
