YNST Magazine, Issue 12

Issue 12 is a colorful anthology of storytelling in Appalachia. Go on the scene with the opinion-splitting citizen journalist and viral content creator behind Bowman TV. Absorb the complex woven history of Tabitha’s Arnold’s labor movement inspired tapestries. Meet Evan Boggess, an artist and educator whose paintings create striking, layered visual narratives. Take in a conversation between two defining voices in contemporary Appalachian literature in an authors-on-authors chat with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle and Neema Avashia. Reflect on the work and legacy of “Hillbilly Hemingway,” the late writer Breece D’J Pancake. Explore the latest in fashion’s bend towards workwear while discovering the work of emerging designer Talia Fiscante. Plus, as always , enjoy the latest in kinetic creative writing and innovative artwork.

YNST has dozens of unique contributors & is divided into 3 sections:

• Visions: all things arts and the artists who make it.
• Looks: the lens of fashion and photography.
• Perspectives: a celebration of culture, commentary and creative writing.

Appalachians are molding mountains into masterpieces with an edge of inherited grit and determination. That's why we're on a mission to portray the region with a contemporary, colorful point of view. We are capturing and amplifying the region’s vital storytellers, unique designers, impactful photographers, vivacious artists and underrepresented perspectives. This region is an undeniable creative force, and it’s time the rest of the world sees that too. 

YNST (You’re Not Seeing Things) Magazine is a print & digital media company dedicated to amplifying the unseen creative voices of Appalachia’s arts & culture.