Artwork: Prince, Purple Rain by Marvin Blaine.
EDITOR'S LETTER
April 2016 saw the unexpected death of another
legendary, perhaps entirely unparalleled musician
- Prince Rogers Nelson. We are gathered here
again, to pay respects to another great gone too
soon. With the strength of 24 artists, we
remember him and his life's work - along with all
the moments in our own lives that he, through his
contribution to music, magically transformed.
In addition, we have wonderful talented artists for
you to enjoy: painters Paul Richmond and Christel
Roelandt, collage artist Isabel M.Marques. In this
issue you will also get to know your editor a little
better, through an interview by Suzi Gessert.
We have written pieces from our more regular
contributor Brian Dale, who tackles depression
and heartache, and a short story from another
regular contributor Melissa Magdalene. We also
have a personal and inspiring story of Rick Bozart,
that touches the important topic of homelessness
and the power of music.
In addition we have moving poetry from
Deepali Gupta, and a written piece from me,
beautifully illustrated by Jennifer Talbot's painting
CaGeD Heart.
This is the second issue of 2016, which means
there is only one issue left this year. After this
year's editions K-oodi Magazine will take a bit of
a break due to my personal schedules not
allowing me to continue. This doesn't me an the
magazine will disappear for good but it is a
chance to reflect and to review what has been
and what could be in the future.
K-oodi Magazine takes a whopping 3-5
months out of my life each year, and this makes
it very hard for me to focus on pushing my own
career as a visual artist. While I have enjoyed
every minute of creating this magazine - well,
maybe not every minute - but my time is
limited and new solutions need to be
considered. As you know I do this without pay.
At this very moment, I need to dedicate my time
to things that eventually bring bread on the
table.
I sincerely hope you enjoy this Prince Tribute
issue and come back for the last issue of 2016
as well. Due to my schedule, the third issue of
2016 is already under way and should be out
well before the year is finished.
Kimmo Matias
Editor-In-Chief/Creative Director