Lava Zine Press began as a pandemic project for Ava in 2021, although they have been a zine maker and independent publisher since 2018. The art of zine-making appealed to them as a way to express some of their silly everyday ideas, but also as a method for spreading important info and ideas, getting inspiration from the punk movements of the 1980’s and 90’s. Their current inspirations are queerness, language, and activism.
Some of Ava’s favorite zines that they have made are their Woah-cabulary series, about cool words in many languages and their origins. They also make zines about being stoned in cultural places (The Met, The National Mall), that are more goofy and fun.
Where to find Lava Zine Press
Shop: https://www.avazechiel.com/lava-zine-press
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lavazine.press
