17-year-old earns degree, helps publish art magazine
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At 17, Sky Mejias has completed Collegiate High School at College of the Mainland (one semester ahead of schedule) and recently added another accomplishment to her list – her first publication.
As lead creative director of Phase Magazine founded by her colleague Enmi Young, Sky Mejias creates a vision for each issue of the magazine. She works with photographers, models, makeup artists and graphic designers to craft a nearly 100-page collection of stunning photographs and images.
“It’s not really a fashion magazine or photography magazine. It’s giving people in art a place to showcase their work,” said Mejias.
Issue 1 – a fall-inspired issue - was shot in the Big Bend area of Texas. The magazine has already sold out.
They recently wrapped up shooting issue 2 in White Sands, New Mexico featuring models in all-white clothing and accessories.
“We have a theme for every issue. I have a vision and idea,” said Mejias.
In the age of Instagram and transient posts, why does the magazine choose to print, especially when it can cost $6,000 per issue?
"We do social media – posting behind the scenes, etc. – but I think seeing it in your hands is a complete different feeling,” said Mejias.
A COM Collegiate High School student, Mejias completed high school and earned college credit at the same time.
“Art professor Mark Greenwalt was so helpful with challenging me. I think he saw potential in me. He’s helped me with a lot of critiques of what I’ve done. He pushes you to do more,” said Mejias.
For more information on the COM Visual Art Program, visit www.com.edu/fine-arts.
COM Collegiate High School helps students earn an associate degree while simultaneously completing a high school diploma. The CHS program is available to Clear Creek, Dickinson, Friendswood, Hitchcock, La Marque, Santa Fe and Texas City ISD students and home-schooled students. Students complete all classes at COM while remaining eligible for extracurricular activities on their high school campus. For more information on COM Collegiate High School, visit www.com.edu/chs.