SLUG Contributor Limelight
February 1, 2018
Contributor Limelight: ThatGuyGil – Photographer
Though he officially came on staff in September of 2012, SLUG photographer ThatGuyGil (@instaguygil on Instagram) has shot photos for the magazine for years on end. Gil has a penchant for event photos—parties in particular—and his skill set extends to other contexts. Considerably, starting with Mae Daye in December of 2013, Gil has been the photographer for SLUG’s online-exclusive column Creature Feature, which profiles drag performers in Utah who push the boundaries of this performance art form. He cites his standouts as being Mae Daye, Ladie Lilith and Jude Wanders, who was Gil’s first Creature Feature subject whom he shot entirely on Polaroid film. Keep an eye out for February’s upcoming Creature Feature on SLUGMag.com. We love having Gil on the SLUG team and all of his unique skills that he brings to the publication!
Articles by contributor
Creature Feature: Michael Elliott is a Diamond in the Rough
Over the last year, Elliott has been coordinating the SLC SLAY event—an east coast ball-inspired dance competition. … read more
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Articles by contributor
Creature Feature: Gemma Nigh
Born and raised in Sandy, Utah, Gemma Nigh got into the realm of performance art while attending Cyprus High School. “Growing up in Utah was definitely interesting. I lived in a super-Mormon neighborhood but never really played with any of the other kids,” she says. … read more
Creature Feature: Lucy Fur
To Lucy, drag has been an extremely important means of expression. “I’ve been dying my hair and getting wild piercings for years, and it’s always been a big part of me—to not feel scared to do what I want to do or to be who I am,” he says. … read more
Creature Feature: Obsidian
When they walk into a room, you know they’re there. With bleached dreadlocks cascading down from their head, an energy that can’t be contained and a smile that lights up a room, Obsidian, otherwise known as Benjamin Stone, is hard to miss and even harder to ignore. … read more
Creature Feature: Aphrodeity
Aphrodeity (or Ryan Flowers) is a sweet, sensual, seductive siren who lures unsuspecting victims in with her charm, wit and sex appeal. … read more
Creature Feature: Kay Bye
Originally from sunny Southern California, Samuel Mckitty, aka Kay Bye, like her name might imply, is a sassy queen full of attitude and cartoon glamour. … read more
Creature Feature: M*SC
Carley’s recent performances as the reidentified M*SC have been fun, music-oriented performances where he’s even begun producing and DJing his own sets. … read more
Creature Feature: Bridging the Gaps with Jude Wanders
One of the latest additions to the Salt Lake drag scene, Jude Wanders considers themselves a drag king or a drag thing and uses their background in theater in their performances. Their connection to masculinity in and out of drag makes what they do both unique and powerful. … read more
Creature Feature: The Harlot
Outspoken and unapologetic, Wade Leavitt, aka The Harlot, is making waves in the Salt Lake drag community with her big personality and even bigger brows. This beautiful and bearded, Las Vegas–grown queen gives us a glimpse into her fabulous life of inclusivity and self-love. … read more
Creature Feature: Opal Ascension
This quirky little daddy has brought some serious East Coast flair and space magic to the Salt Lake scene, which is just what our growing community needs during tumultuous times. … read more
Creature Feature: Eden Flesh
“[Eden Flesh is] something different. She’s the most powerful aspect of my feminine and masculine sides and it comes together in this thing that’s not really human anymore. She has definitely given me strength that I didn’t realize I had. I can stomp when I’m in fucking heels and feel really good about it.” … read more
Creature Feature: King of Drag Loke
Tori Loke is a bi-structured creature who flawlessly represents both ends of the gender spectrum of drag. She’s beautiful—long and strong, boasting a smile and a gentle aura. I’m instantly intrigued by how captivating her look is. It almost perfectly reflects the blend of femininity and masculinity that exudes from her as she opens up about herself and her art. … read more
Creature Feature: Chelsea Siren, Enchantress of the Stage
Miss Siren is known for her ideas on body positivity and women empowerment, and her performances are real-life advertisements for those personal values. … read more
Creature Feature: Mae Daye and Bad Kid Maenia
For its fifth Creatire Feature installment, SLUG spoke with camp queen Mae Daye about her humble descent into drag, her friends and supporters and why the Bad Kids’ brand of performance is a breath of fresh air for Salt Lake’s queer nightlife. … read more