Fall 2018 Edition


For its Fall 2018 edition of Encounters Magazine, the creative team set out to capture six of our features through an editorial photoshoot and interviews. Meet the Fall 2018 creators below and check out their passion and creative process through their interviews.


EVAN GORDON, “TRAFTON”

Meet Trafton, a singer, songwriter and producer. He describes himself as a dark pop artist, and recently released a single this summer. He plans to release a full-length album this upcoming spring and branch himself into the music industry. Learn more about Trafton on our IGTV and stay tuned for our other featured creators!

New Hampshire-born Evan Gordon, who goes by the stage name Trafton, is an artist, songwriter and producer whose lyrically driven work occupies a somber space within the realm of pop music. He recently released a single during summer ’18 and plans to release his first full-length album in spring ‘19.


KENNY FREMER

Meet Kenny, a writer who uses his poetry as a cathartic tool. Watch as he breaks down the influences behind his featured piece "Sainthood," which can be found within our upcoming issue. Learn more about Kenny on our IGTV and stay tuned for our other featured creators!

Kenny writes with the intention of connecting to and uplifting others. His poetry is often used as a cathartic tool and closely examines his own personal life.


MITCHELL KIM

Meet Mitchell, a photographer who wields both digital and film photography as means to uncover unique street compositions. Learn more about his experimental creative process on our latest IGTV post and keep a look out for his work, which can be found within our upcoming issue. Stay tuned for our other featured creators!

Mitchell is a photographer and film enthusiast. He wields both digital and analog film photography to uncover street compositions and draws inspiration from otherwise ordinary scenes of New York City.


CAITLIN CACCIATORE

Meet Caitlin, a poet whose work effortlessly displays a knowledge of form and allusion. Learn more about the background behind her work on our latest IGTV post and keep a look out for her writing, which can be found within our upcoming issue. Stay tuned for our other featured creators!

Caitlin is a poet whose work effortlessly displays a knowledge of form and allusion. She is a visionary who sees beauty in the simple and the complex.


SARAH MISKIN

Meet Sarah, a photographer who bases herself in creative exploration and uses her experience at Baruch to her advantage. Learn more about her process and experience on our latest IGTV post and keep a look out for her photography, which can be found within our upcoming issue.

Sarah is a photographer and creative experimenter. Her work is driven by the electrifying energy and unique experience of her NYC upbringing.


JOSHUA CASTILLO, “CAST

Meet Josh, a seasoned musician, performer and filmmaker who goes by the stage name "Cast." He prides himself in his clever wordplay and ability to manifest thought into reality. Learn more about his creative vision and expression on our latest IGTV post and keep a look out for some of his lyrics, which can be found within our upcoming issue.

Joshua is an all-things-creative person who works under the identity Cast. He has a deep-seated hunger for truth, producing music and visuals that exemplify his stories.