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ZFH Spotlight on: Brittney Anele

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Happy Monday! Today we feature Brittney Anele, soft hearted aesthetics maven and fashionista. Read on for more!

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My name is Brittney Anele, but casually I go by B. Anele. I am a 23 year old multidisciplinary artist based in Houston, TX. I am vegan, gender nonconforming, and always sleepy. I love cotton and felt, and I make a lot of soft sculptures of phallic foods. “FU/UBU” will be my first self-publishing experience and will showcase Houston artists AKA my friends. I want to share with as many people as possible how much passion lives in this city and the wonder within the work of my friends.

cargocollective.com/BrittneyAnele

How long have you been self-publishing, why does self-publishing appeal to you?

This will be my first experience with self publishing. I have always been drawn to self publishing, because I believe in self empowerment through self expression. I have the power to put out the content that I desire to see in this world.

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How did you first become interested in zines, can you remember the first zine you came in contact with?
The first time I saw a zine, I was in college. I somehow came across local zine Daddy Issues and completely fell in love. I never had many queer friends around that age, and here was this plethora of queer loving material, right at the palm of my hands, and from my city!
 
Tell us a little bit about your work and what inspires and motivates you!
Soft things inspire me. Wriggly things inspire me. Colorful things inspire me. I am motivated by the fact that I don’t know how to be happy without making art. Art is tangible love.

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What new projects are you working on, will they be available at Zine Fest Houston?
Currently, I am working on garments. I actually have a fashion show coming up in December. I will probably bring a sample garment to Zine Fest just for display purposes.

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