The Aesthete & Dérive Publication
3 Tips on How to be a Mindful Consumer in 2026
ISSUE 05: What does it mean to be a mindful consumer? To be “mindful” means to be more present and thoughtful about the current moment.
Here are a few tips on how you can be more mindful about your capitalist consumption, and hopefully live a more generative life.
An interview with artist Zooey Kraemer
ISSUE 05: We recently connected and I was immediately struck by how engaging, unique, and memorable her painted works were. They have a mental tactile quality. They stick with you long after you’ve perceived them, and instill a sense of introspection.
Cassidy Kurowski of FizzBam Fabrications Interview + Photoshoot
ISSUE 05: Cassidy Kurowski (Also known as FizzBam) is a fashion designer, event manager and model. Below are some photos from our most recent shoot together and a quick interview with her.
Willow Glenn - Interview + Photoshoot
ISSUE 05: Actor and model Willow Glenn and I got together for a quick in-studio shoot. Below are some of my favorite stills from the shoot, and an interview with Willow herself.