Loyola’s first ever Zine show opened on Thursday, October 20th and is available for students and faculty to visit on the 4th floor of Monroe Library in the Diboll Gallery until February 15th, 2023.
“Zines are non-commercial, self-published booklets that are typically reproduced using a copy machine. They provide a safe space for their creator to freely express themselves and share their art, words, and thoughts with a chosen (and often niche) audience. Most zines are produced in batches of 1,000 or fewer, and many are produced in editions of less than 100,” stated an explanation posted on a wall along with a timeline of zines' purposes throughout history.
The Zine show has gathered work from local, national and international artists, designers, photographers and writers and all work is included in Loyola’s archive. Nova Cuiellette, President of Untitled’s zine was showcased in the gallery that day. “The goal of my zine was to inspire viewers to consider the oversimplification we’re experiencing in the modern age and how the popularity of minimalism as an aesthetic has dulled the human experience,” They said.
The Untitled Visual Arts Collective was tabling and teaching students and faculty how to make their own Zine to showcase in the gallery. The student organization, Untitled, serves as Loyola’s Visual Arts Club and often runs art workshops, gallery shows, and other art-related events and fundraising. President Nova Cueillette, demonstrated the various ways of making a zine.
“Zines are still so important today. It is a great way to get your ideas, opinions, and art out there for people to see! Zines are incredibly accessible to make and very easy to distribute—it also helps that they’re short and easy to read through. I think zines have a lot of potential and are an awesome way to connect with others globally,” Nova said when asked about the importance of zines today.
“The advice I have for people looking into making zines is to just go for it! There’s so many ways to make them and so many topics to choose from, so it’s something I recommend to people often”.
Go visit Loyola’s first ever Zine show today! Open to visitors on the 4th floor of Monroe Library in the Diboll Gallery until February 15th, 2023.
