Madison Corley
The SOUR Collective

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Bio

I have many hobbies and interests, but my histories with journalism, art, writing, photography, and crafting are what led me to start making zines. Growing up, I felt very negatively effected by the toxicity of magazines—I’d even notice when the front covers I passed by in the grocery store would feature toxic, diet-culture, gossip trash. Since then, it’s been my dream to create a publication free from all of that influence—one that would elevate rising artists and give them a platform to share their work, while contributing to important causes. With The SOUR Collective, I feature artwork, writing, photography, and more sent in by contributors from all around the world! Each month I produce a new issue focusing on a specific topic, and there’s usually a corresponding nonprofit organization relating to the topic where I donate a portion of the proceeds.

Zines

Issue #20: Gender, $10 - This issue features artistic pieces as well as thoughtful conversations focusing on the topics of gender identity and gender expression. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the National Center for Transgender Equality. Purchase here.

Issue #19: The Dandelion Issue, $10 - A zine all about dandelions!! In this issue, you’ll find recipes using all parts of the dandelion plant, a dandelion foraging guide, plenty of artwork and photography of dandelions, and more! Purchase here.

Issue #13: The Coffee Issue, $10 - (Personally my favorite zine I’ve made) This issue includes a spread following the process of how coffee is made from a seed all the way to a cup of coffee, a guide to different types of coffee drinks, poetry and prose depicting love for coffee, artwork made using coffee as paint, and so much more! Purchase here.

Issue #11: COLORS, $10 - (Best seller) This is a unique zine issue for us! Each page/spread is assigned a different color and only features artwork/photography in that color. Purchase here.

Issue #10: Taking Our Bodies Back, $10 - Published in July 2022, this issue focuses on the dangers of overturning Roe v. Wade. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the National Network of Abortion Funds. Purchase here.

Issue #8: PRIDE, $10 - In this zine, we feature artwork, poetry, photography, short stories, etc. relating to the LGBT+ community. A portion of the proceeds from this issue is donated to the Trevor Project. Purchase Here

Other Work

I also make screenprinted T-shirts, stickers, greeting cards, hats, and more on my website - thesourcollective.square.site.

In addition, I have started an organization, The Endo Resistance Project, which is dedicated to spreading awareness, information, and support regarding endometriosis to those effected by the condition and their peers - thesourcollective.square.site/endo-resistance