Bijou Karman's 'Peace Eye' zine blends 90s punk, vintage men's mags, and old yoga books
Bijou Karman, an artist based in Los Angeles, has unveiled her self-published magazine titled 'Peace Eye.' This zine combines elements of 90s punk posters, vintage men's magazines, and yoga literature, all brought to life through Riso printing. It tells the story of a woman's journey towards a psychedelic and sexual awakening, symbolizing her liberation from patriarchal constraints. A graduate of ArtCenter College of Design, Karman drew inspiration from a rainy week in LA to focus on self-publishing. Influences such as Robert Crumb, The Grateful Dead, and 1970s feminist literature are evident in her work. Incorporating items from her late grandfather and her vintage magazine collection, 'Peace Eye' is available on her website and Instagram.
Key facts
- Bijou Karman is a multidisciplinary artist based in Los Angeles.
- She graduated from ArtCenter College of Design with an Illustration degree.
- Her latest project is a self-published fictional magazine called 'Peace Eye'.
- The zine is Riso printed and tells a story of psychedelic and sexual awakening.
- It was inspired by feminist publications from the 1970s and underground newspapers from the 1960s.
- Influences include Robert Crumb, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles' 'Revolver', and vintage men's magazines.
- The project incorporated ephemera from her late grandfather, a former painter.
- Karman describes the zine as 'nonsensical' and a 'rallying cry against the patriarchy and toxic diet culture'.
Entities
Artists
- Bijou Karman
- Robert Crumb
Institutions
- ArtCenter College of Design
- It's Nice That
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States