Proving you exist is an age-old philosophical effort and the frequent stuff of cocktail party debates.  However, it is rarely an artistic endeavor.  

“Proof of Myself” is a start-up art zine featuring applied art that aims to address the self-titled debate.

In December of 2009, we featured the artwork of Catherine Roach.  Roach is currently attending The New England Art Institute in Boston for Graphic Design, and approaching her final semester.  She has decided to start an art zine featuring applied art.  

Here’s the call…

PROOF OF MYSELF is a new zine/photobook/art collaborative.

“Proof of Myself for me,” says Roach, “means anything that you have done what reflects you. Your identity, your love, your passion, your favorite color, your home, your town, whatever.

“As long as your work reflects something that is you. Something that is a piece of you, something that proves you exist.”

Roach would prefer hand-made pieces.

For instance, if you want to submit a writing piece, make it handwritten and mailed (or scanned).

If you want to submit art, scan pieces that are tangible. Mixed media with some digital aspects are cool too, as long as they have a “hand-made” feel. 

Please don’t mail original artwork unless you do not want it returned. 

Just scan and email your artwork to Catherine Roach.

Remember, I always suggest you research your juror, curator, gallery director or editor.  Take a look at Roach’s Featured Artist post from December 2009 to get a better idea of who she is and what might make the cut.

Want to contribute? Email Catherine Roach: proofofmyself.zine@gmail.com