SOVO// Editions
Format → quarterly print publication
Location → los angeles, california
Dates → april 2017 - june 2021
Current Status → closed
SOVO// was brought about by a convergence of creatives, from a multitude of artistic backgrounds to employ experimental storytelling techniques with transformative results. Each issue of SOVO// has been tailored to a theme or topic of interest. Experimental format and printing techniques allow the viewer to feel the magazine itself as an artistic experience. SOVO// only published original photography shot on film—35mm, 120, 4×5, 116, 616, 600, and FP-100c film, as well as stills from Super 8, 16mm, and VHS. While no two editions are alike, all reflect the internal process of the individual’s personal exploration to self-express. In addition to these tangible publications, SOVO// hosted an online platform, managed a private collection of fine art, and offered an annual writers residency.
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Farida Amar, Publisher + Creative Director
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Contributing Artists:
Adam Hutsell, Arjun Ray, Ashley Guo, Autumn Palen, Blake Jensen, Caylin Ellowitz, Caroline Cox, Christos Tejada, Emily Colvin, Erika Çilengir, Genna Moroni, Jack X Proctor, Jacob Limon, Jeff Leavitt, Kemal Çilengir, Kio Griffith, Kythe Heller, Lauren Davis, Lauren Lakin, Lawrence Lanoff, Li Pallas, Lorrin Brubaker, Lynsey Saunders, Maranda Stelly, Marcus Soto, Marizó Siller, Meka Tome, Nedda Afsari, Niko Sonnberger, Rowynn Dumont, Sam Kelly, Sarah London, and Tyler Hubby, Alejandro Ohlmaier, Alex Kozela, Alex Powers, Ali Babu Che, Allen Sovory II, Alyesha Wise, Amanda Roberts, Andru Perez, Anthony Carfello, Anya Johnson, Ben Tse, Brad Wilder, Dr. Cara Quant, Casey Parsons, Cheryl Agustin, Chiho Harazaki, Daniel Smith, Damian Gomes, Daniel Yoo, Elyse Cizek, Genie Davis, Gianfranco Cioffi, Gina Canavan, Greg Salyer, Ph.D., Hannah Martin, Hassan Galdary, Heidi Miller, Ian Gresik, Jackson Rockwell, Jelena Markovic, Jennica Mae, Jessica Scicchitano, John Calabrese, Jon Pham, Jovette Elise Cutaiar, Kate Ferguson, Keldine Hull, Ken Whiting, Kevin Carter, Kevin Knighton, Labkhand Olfatmanesh, Lela Lois Beard, Marlee Sherwin, Meeno Peluce, Megan Warden, Milana Burdette, Molly Simon, m. ouse, Nicky Loomis, Patrick Mattes, Patrick Quinn, Pete Helvey, Peter Da Silva, Ross Farrar, Ruth Adkins Robinson, Scott Listfield, Shannon M. Hoffman, Shaun Lang, Tobias Levene, Vanessa de Horsey, Veronica An, Virginia Rand, Viktoria Raykova


Issue 7 : Existence


Poster insert illustrated by Andru Perez

shot by Niko Sonnberger

shot by Marizó Siller

shot by Marizó Siller

shot by Kemal Çilengir

painted by Lauren Lakin

shot by Milana Burdette

shot by Nedda Afsari

Issue 6 : Structure




Rockhaven Sanitarium shot by Nedda Afsari

Google Union 76 shot by Ashley Guo

Thomas Albright, PhD of the Salk Institute shot by Shaun Lang

Mount Wilson Observatory shot by Jon Pham

Goldstone shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

shot by Tyler Hubby

Lincoln Heights Jail shot by Kemal Çilengir

Issue 5 : Entrepreneurship



Charlie James shot by Ashley Guo

Electric Pony shot by Adam Hutsell

Oren Pius of Cosmic Vinyl shot by Milana Burdette

Theresa Baxter of Allmost Studio & Gallery shot by Jon Pham

shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

shot by Jeff Mark Leavitt

Zine : The Analogue Negative


Self-care swag for SOVO// artists.

Issue 3.5 feat. Milana Burdette



Issue 4 : Sex



Tom of Finland shot by Viktoria Raykova

shot by Milana Burdette

Muted Fawn shot by Milana Burdette

shot by Adam Hutsell

shot by Adam Hutsell

shot by Milana Burdette

shot by Viktoria Raykova

Betty Dodson shot by Lawrence Lanoff

Issue 3 : Women in Music

Aziza Miller shot by Gina Canavan

Jasmine Solano shot by Adam Hutsell

Gianna Gianna shot by Labkhand Olfatmanesh

Allee Willis shot by Ashley Guo


Lalah Hathaway shot by Farida Amar

Poster insert signed by Alice Bag. Limited edition 150.



Issue 2 : Fine Art



Sadie Barnette shot by Milana Burdette

Vince Wilburn, Jr. shot by Adam Hutsell

Charmaine Jefferson shot by Milana Burdette

Alyesha Wise shot by Meeno

Ben Caldwell shot by Gina Canavan

Alex Fink shot by Alejandro Ohlmaier

Charles Dickson shot by Farida Amar

Eve Kemp shot by Meeno

Yu Maeda shot by Ashley Guo

Issue 1.5 feat. Gianfranco Cioffi



Issue 1 : Nice to Meet You



Lee Busch shot by Milana Burdette

Psolomon Williams shot by Gina Canavan

Ali Babu Che shot by Milana Burdette

Jewel Thias-Williams shot by Milana Burdette