Amy Davis

Amy Davis
Davis in 2012
Born
United States
Alma materRhode Island School of Design
Occupation(s)Fashion illustrator, actress, filmmaker, musician, screenplay writer, film producer
SpouseJon Moritsugu
FatherMel Davis

Amy Davis is an American fashion illustrator,[1] actress,[2] filmmaker, and lo-fi musician.[3] Her illustrations have been in shows all over the world, as well as published in magazines and books. She is married to filmmaker Jon Moritsugu, and helps run his film production company, Apathy Productions.


Education

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Amy Davis studied at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and graduated with a BFA degree in illustration.[when?] She has been known to describe her experience at RISD as one of torture and anguish, saying that she "tried to drop out but was forced to stay and graduate."[4][better source needed]

Films

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Amy Davis began her acting career in 1990 in Jon Moritsugu's My Degeneration. From there on she acted in all of his films; she was Eightball in Terminal USA (1993).[5][2]

Davis was the star of 1994's Mod Fuck Explosion as the angst ridden teen London, caught between a violent gang war.[3] 1997's Fame Whore brought her the roll of Sophie.[3] She played the character Roxxy in Scumrock (2002), as well as was the co-writer and cinematographer.[6]

Davis shares the role of screenwriter and film producer with husband Jon Moritsugu. In 2013, they completed their first film in over a decade, Pig Death Machine.[7][8]

In spring of 2011, Jon Moritsugu directed with wife and creative partner, Amy Davis, a music video for the song No Future Shock by Brooklyn rock group TV on the Radio.[9][10] The video is one in a movie-length series of music videos for the band's new album Nine Types of Light.[9] All the videos were also released as part of a one-hour long movie on the same date.

Paper magazine

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From 1996 to 2005, Davis worked for Paper magazine, writing and illustrating the monthly column "Style Fiends", which featured characters created by Davis, who were dripping in the latest hard-to-find fashion. She also did a special fashion week project in 2000 called Lab Launchpad Lounge. In this feature, her illustrations featured radical elements such as dangerous looking braces, or a figure wearing a dress that says "Eat the Rich". In 2009 she started a blog for Paper magazine called "Couture Voyeur" and featured Amy's characters sporting the fashion that everyone wants but cannot afford. Her illustrated makeovers were also featured in the magazine, and well as celebrity illustrations. She was also featured in Paper's book 20 years of Style: The world according to Paper, and also From Abfab to Zen: Paper's guide to pop culture published in 1999.[11]

Music

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Davis plays bass and vocals for the garage band Low on High, which she started with Jon Moritsugu.[12] They are a lo-fi band with a skuzzy garage punk feel. They self-released their self-titled CD in 2009.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Rosenbloom, Stephanie (2005-09-01). "But, Ma, I Saw It on 'The O.C.'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  2. ^ a b Hale, Mike (2015-06-17). "Films of Jon Moritsugu, Upending Stereotypes With a Wig and a Sneer". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  3. ^ a b c "Amy Davis vs. LeSportsac". Giant Robot, Issue 51–56. Eric Nakamura. 2007.
  4. ^ "Amy Davis - About". AmyDavis.com. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  5. ^ Hassan, Adeel (2018-03-03). "When Hollywood Is Our Mirror". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  6. ^ Willis, John; Monush, Barry (2006-04-01). Screen World: 2005 Film Annual. Hal Leonard. p. 187. ISBN 978-1-55783-667-0.
  7. ^ Gonzo, JC (16 October 2010). "Pig Death Machine - Jon Moritsugu & Amy Davis' First Film In a Decade!". The End of Being. Archived from the original on 2011-02-16. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  8. ^ "Review: Shock culture makes a comeback in 'Pig Death Machine'". Los Angeles Times. 2013-08-08. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  9. ^ a b Molla, Rani (12 April 2011). "Music to Movies". Santa Fe Reporter.
  10. ^ Ryzik, Melena (2011-04-08). "TV on the Radio Makes a Film". ArtsBeat. Retrieved 2022-09-01.
  11. ^ Kam, Nadine (25 March 2009). "Amy Davis Turns Couture Voyeur". Hawaii News. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  12. ^ "Low On High". Myspace. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  13. ^ "Projects Erik has Produced, Engineered, Mixed, or Mastered: By year". Erik Blood Music and Production. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2011.

Further reading

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  • Bryant, Michele Wesen. (2011). Fashion Drawing: Illustration Techniques for Fashion Designers. Laurence King Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85669-719-4.
  • Bergin, Robert. (2007). Curvy Four. Paper Tiger Media Group. ABN 29102190278.
  • Hastreiter, Kim and David Hershkovits. (2004). 20 Years of Style: the World According to Paper. Harper Design International. ISBN 0-06-072302-5.
  • Borrelli, Laird. (2000). Stylishly Drawn: Contemporary Fashion Illustration. Harry N. Abrams. ISBN 0-8109-4122-8. Includes section with full-color illustrations from Paper (magazine).
  • Hastreiter, Kim and David Hershkovits. (1999). From Abfab to Zen: Paper's Guide to Pop Culture. D.A.P. ISBN 1-891024-04-3.
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