We are SO thrilled to announce our newest Staff Artist, Bri Stokes!

If you’ve been around Level Ground lately, you’ve likely met Bri. She’s a member of our Artist Collective and she curated our 2022 Collective group show, POLARITY. Now, Bri is joining our Staff Artist Team as our Communication Manager and the Managing Editor of SKEW.

Bri Stokes is a writer and poet who hails from South Central Los Angeles. She is a poetry and art editor with the London-based Hecate Magazine. Her work has been featured in BuzzFeed, Visual Verse and The Myriad. In her spare time, Bri enjoys painting, stargazing, night driving and collecting decks of tarot cards.

Keep reading to learn a little more about Bri. Bri, we are honored to welcome you to Level Ground, and excited for SKEW Magazine to blossom in your care. You can follow Bri on Instagram @bri_stokes_writes.

What are you excited to do (or learn) with Level Ground?

I’m excited to help create, develop and curate more events, festivals and get-togethers with Level Ground that platform underrepresented artists and voices. I’m always interested in connecting with artists in the L.A. area and creating spaces where we can all shine and be great together!

What’s a secret talent of yours?

I make weird electro pop music in my bedroom sometimes.

Who is your favorite artist right now?

I have a few! Some of the artists I usually have on rotation are: Spellling, Kelela, Steve Lacy, FKA Twigs and Tyler, the Creator.

How are you staying grounded these days?

Journaling, writing poetry and speaking affirmations are always helpful! I also love hiking and making time to connect to nature. It consistently helps pull me back down to earth.