I was clicking through the list of Utah Illustrators I compiled for my Daily Brad Blog and was impressed with Trent Call’s website, his drawings/paintings, and overall talent. Under his “current” link I discovered where his website “SWINJ” gets its name, (though I don’t know what it means exactly.) or perhaps where his publication gets its name.
SWINJ (A limited edition book produced by Call that showcases local artwork) recently released their sixth edition. SWINJ #6 features the work of 31 Utah-based artists that was collected over the period of a year. The limited edition book has some great work in it, looks good aesthetically, is well put together, and exemplifies the growth that the ‘zine has experienced since it started out as just a small xeroxed publication in 1998. Trent Call is responsible for the publishing, editing, and organization of the book. If you’d like to purchase a copy, they’re $15.
Listed contributors include: Endur, Eliza Strack, Cein Watson, Fletcher Booth, Camilla Taylor, Liz Evans, Toward Feeling in the Blank, Jonathon Clarke, Trent Call, Vile Blue Shades, Alex Ferguson, Nick Bottman, Tessa Lindsey, Ryan Jensen, Alexa Filanowicz, Stephani Dykes, Russel Daniels, Kevin, Camron Larson, Patrick Eddington, David Clarke, Jason Jones, Sri Whipple, Oliver Chipping, Jenni Lord, Ruby Claire Johnson, Gentry Blackburn, Leia Bell, Zak Jensen, Jessica Minckley, and Steven Larson.
Do you know how to get a hold of Jason Jones?
Swinj comes from the word “swinge,” and Trent just spelled it phonetically for his publication. It means a blow of great force.
If you haven’t picked up the latest issue, you really should. It’s amazing. And I say that without any self interest because I don’t get paid for my involvement with Swinj.