For those of you who have as yet not discovered the delights of Uppercase Magazine (and why not?), you are in for a treat. Uppercase magazine is a quarterly Art & Design journal for the ‘creatively curious’. I have been a fan for quite a while and have issues 8-13, and recently joined the ranks of subscribers. I also own a copy of Worklife II.
Uppercase is the creation of Canadian designer and entrepreneur Janine Vangool, whom until recently was pretty much a ‘one woman show’. Beautifully composed and laid out, containing a diverse range of interesting articles, interviews, features etc, and revolving around a theme each issue, each section of Uppercase flows onto the next, creating a harmonious whole. The magazine is printed on quality thick paper making this a weighty piece and is not for the recycling bin once read, or destined for the ‘lick and stick’ box. This is a ‘collectible’, each issue to be read/devoured, and subsequently displayed on ones bookcase.
Uppercase also encourages submissions from artists and creatives, and there is a ‘call for submissions’ section on the website, usually focusing upon a specific theme. The magazine is available from a select number of stockists both in Canada and the UK, but you cannot pick it up in your local W H Smiths, guaranteeing a certain exclusivity.
If you are interested in buying/subscribing then go HERE, and HERE is a list of stockists.
Below are some shots to wet your appetite. As my 550D is in the shop, I decided to utilise the services of Instagram instead.
If you are interested in purchasing any original pieces, postcards and prints then please visit my ART SHOP.
Great article Lorrie, the magazine and website look very interesting, and as you said very beautifully laid out. I will look out for this.
CR