TOO HOT! /  by Jaina Cipriano

“Too Hot! is a discomfitingly relevant topic and the artworks submitted pointedly reflect the turbulence and anxiety of our times. The works in Too Hot! don’t give the viewer much space to breathe, and perhaps we need that feeling of urgency. Pieces in a range of media reference topics such as war, violence, identity politics, reproductive rights, climate change, and how the constant barrage of news about these hot button topics batters our collective psyches. These are sobering topics interpreted in many different ways; I appreciate both the subtlety and blatancy that will burn brightly in Kingston Gallery this summer.” –Jessica Roscio

Creative Advocacy Institute /  by Jaina Cipriano

I had an amazing time at MASSCreative’s inaugural Creative Advocacy Institute in my fave little city, Lowell.

It was so inspiring to be around so many fierce advocates and changemakers. Culminating with an incredible closing with speaker Quanice G. Floyd - who told us in no uncertain terms to “go fuck shit up” and shared her philosophy and love of finding loopholes and refusing to take no for an answer.

I fucking love it.

I get asked a lot “when are you going to move to LA or NYC?” and this is the reason the answer is never. The people in MA are working hard to advocate for the arts and I’m thrilled to be a part of that movement.

My Studio /  by Jaina Cipriano

So far this summer! A little sneak peek into my studio!

New Bedford Film Festival /  by Jaina Cipriano

I had an incredible time at the inaugural New Bedford Film Festival! We had an incredible night of music - from Rattle by SUPERDOWN and accepting the award for Best Song for a Music Video on behalf of Ben Phillippo for Alice - the music video Adriane and I designed.

This was an incredible feat and the MA film community is stronger than ever!!

Reveel Interview /  by Jaina Cipriano

A Coming of Age Horror: Exploring the Dark Side of Growing Up

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A Coming of Age Horror: Exploring the Dark Side of Growing Up 〰️

Massachusetts Independent Film Festival /  by Jaina Cipriano

Massachusetts Independent Film Festival has such a special place in my heart! I am honored to take home the Spirit Award this year for my short screenplay Fell Right Next to the Tree - a story about generational trauma and facing deep fears.

There is so much talk about technique in the film world that sometimes I forget it’s an art - and I love how this award highlights that part of the indie film community.

The Shawna Shea Film Festival awarded Trauma Bond - Short Film the Shawna Spirit Award recently too.

Congrats to all my fellow filmmakers out there! Keeping the creative, explorative spirit of film alive! You inspire me to keep the faith and do the same.

PULP /  by Jaina Cipriano

Wonderful to be part of this group show by Juniper Rag.

"Let’s reinvent “pop culture”. Our culture in 2024 is evolving exponentially and art-making is moving in new directions, continuing to bridge a gap between contemporary art and the future of art. With this exhibition we continue our contribution to the discourse surrounding art and the future, exploring the intersection of contemporary art practices with modern culture."

Art in Print /  by Jaina Cipriano

My work is part of Art in Print at Zone 3 in Boston.

Collect them all for 25¢ each!

New Cover Feature /  by Jaina Cipriano

”This wonderful cover art is called “In Built Space 1” by Jaina Cipriano. Jaina Cipriano is an experiential designer and filmmaker exploring the emotional toll of religious and romantic entrapment. Her worlds communicate with our neglected inner child and are informed by explosive colors, elements of elevated play and the push/pull of light and dark. Find more of Jaina’s work @jainastudio on Instagram.”

Excited to have the cover image for an issue with works by the following contributors:

Fiction by Kevin B., Jennifer Stark, and Kenneth Gulotta. Nonfiction by Sam Moe, J. Alan Nelson, Angela Townsend, Beto Huerta, and Jacqueline Morgan. Poetry by Mia Alexander, Aïcha Martine Thiam, Paula Maseda, Hannah Cruz, Stella Gleitsman, Julia Rapp, Susan Muth, and Shannon Dunn. Art by Jaina Cipriano, Emily Millán, KJ Hannah Greenberg, Zoe Stanek, and Abby Behrens.Playwriting by Kathryn Rossetter, Layli Rohani, and Kolin Lawler.

Screenplays! /  by Jaina Cipriano

Two short screenplays I wrote were accepted to Massachusetts Independent Film Festival - which is exciting because I’ve never submitted my writing anywhere!

Actualization is a short film about healing from narcissistic abuse. I wrote the first draft by hand, in one go, sitting next to the ocean this summer. It’s a strange journey through a memory world where everyone tells the truth. I’m excited about bringing it to the world.

Fell Right Next to the Tree is a 5 page micro short about inherited trauma and my fear of vomiting.

Boston Underground Film Festival /  by Jaina Cipriano

It’s so fun to have two projects I did art for screen at Boston Underground Film Festival! I love the Boston film community and festival scene.

Padre Nuestra - by Karen Elisa Garcia

Alice - by Ben Phillippo

Congrats to you both!!

Market Research /  by Jaina Cipriano

We’re on a mission.

To visit all of the escape rooms in a 100 mile radius

and see what we can learn about interactive entertainment.

we’ve been having a lot of fun

and no one has stumped us yet!

maybe we’re working something similar…

guess you’ll have to wait and see!

The Empty Mirror - Laconia Gallery /  by Jaina Cipriano

On view until April in Boston, MA.