The Jolie Ruin

Creative Background and Inspirations
Jolie Ruin (she/her) began her journey in the independent punk and DIY communities in the mid-1990s. Initially starting out with spoken-word cassette tape recordings and running her own independent label, Ego Records, she
shifted her creative focus toward zines and visual arts. Her bold, vintage-infused analog collages explore intersections of cultural identity, feminist socio-political issues, and dark humor. Hernotable portfolio and signature contributions include:
The Netflix Film Moxie: Featuring curated background artwork that captures the authentic spirit of generation-spanning feminism.

Acclaimed Fine Art Publications: Print features in prominent niche art books and media outlets, including Kolaj Magazine, Ranger Magazine, Women United Art Magazine, and Prickly Pear Magazine.

Independent Art Books: Author and creator of physical collage volumes such as Look, Ruin, and Your Art Sucks.

Renowned Zines & Collaborative Press
As a veteran zine archivist and creator, Jolie has published hundreds of pages documenting the underground subculture. She actively fosters the global zine community by publishing compilation works and running open submission calls for underground creatives on the official Jolie Ruin Instagram Page. Her recurring, highly sought-after zine titles include:
The Escapist Artist. A deeply personal, long-running diary zine collection compiling visual journal entries across decades.
SlutCake Zine.A collaborative, sex-positive platform that showcases submissions from underground writers, drag performers, and artists

Darling Pet Monkey: A colorful, fast-paced dive into high-contrast mixed-media imagery and classic punk design.