ARTIST STATEMENT
‘After years of therapy, I’ve decided to turn my traumatic adolescence into sustainable artistic expression, unapologetically picking up my power tools and paint brush. Instead of constantly dumping, I’ve made a conscious effort to lower my carbon footprint by upcycling unwanted objects.
As a notable media representative, I have had the opportunity to review some of the most prestigious properties and destinations. While in the presence of both architectural and environmental design entities, I have been able to fabricate my mixed media using a transdisciplinary approach.
Creating a hotel lobby space, an immersive pop-up, and/or an art car is something I aspire to do in the future.
Overall, my commissions revolve around my newfound curiosity about neorealism, constructivism, and contemporary conservatism.
A portion of proceeds are gifted to philanthropic agencies encouraging mental health stability amongst marginalized youth.’
—VLOW
360® EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Vaughn Lowery, the president of 360 MAGAZINE, has always strived for positive social change. He graduated from Cornell University‘s ILR School. From there, he became active in modeling, acting, and publishing.
A decade or more, Vaughn Lowery became notable when he appeared in Kmart’s smash commercials as the Joe Boxer Guy. It helped the retailer roughly sell 20 million dollars per week. By becoming an exclusive spokesperson, he appeared with Leeza Gibbons on Extra, Katie Couric on Today Show, and Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.
At the culmination of college, he relocated to New York City; and thus, Vaughn began a career as an actor and model. It was there where celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine set him up with a fashion photographer, Fadil Berisha. Above Joe Boxer, he worked as a successful print model for many companies such as GAP, Old Navy, as well as a runway model for Tommy Hilfiger, Phat Farm, and Karl Kani. He has graced the pages of Elle, Cosmopolitan and Glamour. Additionally, he flipped the Houston Chronicle.
Years back, ABC News Primetime aired a segment chronicling his life, along with the tragic John Ritter story. Vaughn has also filmed a Super Bowl commercial, completed a high-profile Dasani Water billboard ad campaign, appeared on Top Model + The Tyra Banks Show, guest-starred on the comedy, Scrubs, and screened his controversial 35mm festival film, The Young & Evil, at Sundance 2009. Having been represented by major industry players such as NEXT, he was also named Seventeen Magazine’s 17 Hot Guys. His hindmost project, The Company We Keep boasts director Roy Campanella II, along with comedic co-star Leslie Jones. At present, Vaughn wrote a short Chasen Life, which won a writing competition. He adapted audiobook Say Uncle into a feature-length film, pitched a reality series, and is in the process of architecting an immersive design experience.
Due to his turbulent upbringing in Detroit, Vaughn has kept his personal promise to be a contributing citizen to those in need. He has lent his name and support to: Women At Risk, Human Rights Commission, March of Dimes, Heart of Los Angeles Youth, Awakening Young Minds and schools across the nation where he encourages adolescents to step into their power.
As of late, Lowery has produced 360 MAG, a podcast on Audible, Apple, and Spotify as well as an NFT Animal Series on OpenSea.
Futher, 360 MAGAZINE was named Business of the Month by the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce [NGLCC]. The NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT community, the largest advocacy organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities and advancements for LGBT people, and the exclusive certifying body for LGBT-owned businesses. It possesses deep affiliations with FORTUNE 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
Lastly, hard cover and auditory interpretations of Vaughn’s memoir, Move Like Water × Be Fluid, are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart.
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In his spare time, he designs e-bike bras and reconfigures their silhouettes.
MIXED MEDIA | SET DESIGN | CONCEPTUAL ART
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