Art – Aurora Lady

Meow Wolf

May 26, 2018May 26, 2018
by A. Lady

On the last leg of the “DIY Rules for a WTF World” book tour, our little group went to Santa Fe. On the top of my list of things to see was Meow Wolf, who tons of friends told me was an absolute must. My friend Akello Stone and I spent upwards of four hours there, and really could have stayed there longer! There’s so much to see and explore– these photos don’t even scratch the surface. If you have the chance, make sure you schedule this treat into your Southwest visit. I’ve been riding a wave of intense inspiration since visiting, and it’s been a priority to maintain that creative wave.

Thanks to Akello for taking these photos.

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Act Against Hate Stickers

November 26, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

aurora lady eleanor whitney

After the 2016 election, Eleanor Whitney and I collaborated on these all-weather stickers in response to Trump being elected. Her words, my drawings, and certainly both of our sentiments. You can find them here. We encourage you to plaster them over any pro-Trump stickers you find.

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Just Cattin’ Around

November 21, 2017November 21, 2017
by A. Lady

aurora lady with my gang I can do anything

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You Ate my Heart

November 21, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

Another letter I’ll never send.

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I’m Already at the Mall Again

November 5, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

I was sent a neon backpack filled with 90’s throwback goodies from Bulletin, the cutest shop I’ve never been in (it’s in New York! I am going NEXT MONTH AND I CAN’T WAIT!!!) They sent so many things that took me back, and it inspired me to shoot some photos the way I used to back then– very little planning, just grabbing the things that were around me and standing in light. ✨

You know what’s funny? I came of age in the 90’s and I somehow didn’t latch on to the neons and the bright prints– I think I was too young. What I remember about the 90’s were smelly flannels and dandruff and rum raisin lipstick that got all over my teeth because I didn’t have braces yet and everything was out of alignment.

I really wanted to look like Drew Barrymore. If I were to choose an aesthetic icon NOW for myself that harkened to the 90’s, it would be Parker Posey in Party Girl. It’s really fun to see what people choose as their iconography to define a time period.

Bulletin has a new store in New York, a mini-mall, and it’s a pop-up so you’ll wanna grab your friend and go if you’re out there, like ASAP. When I was a teen, my best friend Albert would pick me up in his black Mustang and we’d drive 45 minutes to the nearest mall in Hanford, Ca., go the the music store (I picked up used Liz Phair– I still yearn for her silver skirt in the “Supernova” video, used That Dog., used Smashing Pumpkins because I seriously thought I was going to marry Billy Corgan–omg CAN YOU EVEN!!!). Then we’d go back home and I’d work on zine stuff while he dyed his hair with Manic Panic. This is really taking me back. I like the memories I can choose, not necessarily remember. I think that’s why I like this backpack and the concept of the mini mall so much.

Also I just have to let you know: stickers and fluffy pens forever. 💖

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Cutty Flam Band!

September 21, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

Woohoo! Got to draw some fun little ring ring!’s for Cutty Flam Band, which you’ll probably fall in love with if you haven’t already. <3

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Shirley Manson is HEARTS.

September 19, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

I’ve been listening to a wealth of Shirley Manson interviews while drawing, so I finally decided to draw Shirley Manson.

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Glitter Punks

July 21, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

Glitter isn’t just the stuff of ethereal mermaids. We go full on rock’n’roll glam with the sparkly stuff on our faces, channeling the spirit of Bowie.

Models: Holly Jackson, Taleen Kali, and Aurora Lady

Art Direction and MUA: Aurora Lady

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Dazey L.A. x Aurora Lady

May 17, 2017November 9, 2017
by A. Lady

Tomorrow, get your glitter on! I’ll be P O P P I N G up at Dazey Turns One! Free food, drinks, and fun 😉! Find me and I’ll sparkle up your face– get your grub on, grab a drink, and hang! Hope to see you there!

Dazey L.A. is a super cute art and apparel company. I saw them at an event and couldn’t get enough– their color palette is so retro and fun (face it, I’m a sucker for a nice palette)! I’ll be creating looks based on their designs. It’s gonna be rad!

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Alyeska at Acerogami

May 10, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

I’m officially obsessed with those hair clips we all used to wear in the 90’s, and so I decided they would pair well with some bands. xo

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Sleep Club at Acerogami

March 26, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

I have the BEST time working on fliers for bands and music venues! This one was especially fun, as I got to use a palette I’m not normally dipping into. More bands! More fliers! More noise!

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Hack*Blossom’s DIY Cybersecurity for Domestic Violence

March 21, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

I am so happy to see the DIY Cybersecurity for Domestic Violence website launched today! This has been a long time coming. HACK BLOSSOM is putting out some really thoughtful, helpful content. I’m honored to have done the illustrations for this one. Please, please share this on your timeline, via msg, email, wherever. You never know who might need it. I love you.

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Who The Fuck Is Taleen Kali? x A Cruise…

March 14, 2017December 6, 2017
by A. Lady

Last week, my best friend Augusta Gail and I took a cruise together (the JoCo Cruise, if you are looking for a place to escape once a year into a cosplay/gaming/podcast dreamland). I did a ton of chilling out and writing which was so needed, but of course, I couldn’t sit still. The ship is in pristine condition and much of it is still styled in a late 80’s and early 90’s sort of sparkle.

We had to take advantage of the visuals.

I found my new Who The Fuck Is Taleen Kali? shirt, grabbed my camera, and we smeared some glitter on. In half an hour, we had this set of photos and big smiles on our faces.

That shirt? It’s a lil sumpin sumpin from our friend, rock extraordinaire Taleen Kali. You might remember the phrase from once being on Keith Richards chest. You’ll wanna peep this interview here to get the low down on it. I really love this shirt. It’s the perfect cut, with a round neck and fitted close to the body. I thought I packed it up when we left the ship, but BAD NEWS! It did not come home with me and has been sacrificed to someone else. I’m hoping that person googles Taleen and hears her music!

Can I just expound on the wonder of Augusta for a moment? She’s a great friend. In cases like this, where I’ve got the itch to make something creative with very little planning, she’s always game. And she gives good face, hard, even if that means looking vaguely evil. She’s sweet, kind, tough, and most of all, present. I’m always at least a little bit in love with her.