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About The Frame
The Frame is an independent mental health magazine publishing writing, art, poetry and lived experience.
The first issue of The Frame was put together on a bit of a wing and a prayer.
I didn’t really know what it would become, whether anyone would be interested, or quite how complicated it would be to make a magazine with no real design or editorial experience.
But I had an idea.
When I was younger and hanging around places like Camden Town, I got a lot of my music education from homemade fanzines: messy, passionate, personal little things picked up in shops, venues and wherever else they appeared.
That spirit stayed with me.
Later, in my work as a therapist, I kept coming back to something simple: often, it’s through sharing our stories that we find our deepest connections.
And so The Frame was born...
The Team
The Frame is entirely designed, edited, compiled and produced by David Levy, a North London–based therapist.
Alongside his general therapist practice, David works extensively with adults and couples affected by ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions, and has been featured talking about both The Frame and his therapeutic work in various print interviews and podcasts.
In his spare time, he can often be found cooking, or walking his dog Oakleigh.
You can find out more information about David by visiting his website.
Issue 5 Guest Cover Artist: Rebel Pencil
I’ve been a fan of Rebel Pencil for a long time. His art has an acerbic humour and irreverence which I really love, and when I was thinking about who would be a good counter-voice for our AI issue, he was the first person that came to mind. I never dreamed he’d agree, let alone contribute two cover ideas.
Rebel Pencil is the independent art and print project of illustrator Kev Gahan. Known for a subversive drawing style combining comedy, satire and intricate detail, Gahan has worked extensively across editorial and publishing for more than a decade. His work includes the illustrated books and jigsaws ‘Where’s Bowie?’ and ‘Where’s Prince?’, with previous clients ranging from The Pogues to The Washington Post.
Website: rebelpencil.com
Instagram: @rebel_pencil
Illustration portfolio: kevgahanillustration.com
Issue 5 Guest Cover Artist: Angry Dan
How could you not love an artist with a name like Angry Dan? But meeting him, I was struck by just how un-angry he is. What a nice fella!
Dan is a brilliantly talented London-based poet, illustrator and street artist whose work combines bold graphic imagery with original limericks on subjects ranging from science and nature to culture and everyday life.
His murals have appeared across the UK and internationally, and he is also known for his highly detailed illustrated maps of Walthamstow and London. The London map was featured by the BBC, commended by the Mayor of London, and installed at 5,000 sq ft in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for the 2024 London Mural Festival. It’s a real honour to have his work in The Frame as part of our relaunch.
Website: angrydan.com
Instagram: @angrydan
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