Thank you @vmagazine & the entire team. Apparently I’m an unsung HERO🙏🏽. REPOST via @vmagazine #HEROES As seen in V137, an unsung hero is coming into focus: Eric Johnson (@upstairsaterics) In an exclusive interview, Johnson catches up with muse (and V117 cover star) @iamkelseylu to discuss his artistic awakening sparked by a high school photography course, how he found his way into the music scene, and why his body of work remains as potent and influential as ever. ”I went to the School of Performing Arts in Newark then during my junior year, they gave the art students half-a-year of illustration and the other half was for photography. We had access to a darkroom and all of these [resources]. As soon as they gave us the opportunity to study photography, I would say I became a photographer,” says Johnson. Head to the link in bio to discover the full story + order your copy of the new issue today! — From V137 Fall Preview 2022 Talent: @upstairsaterics Photography: @erichartjr Fashion: @jan.quammie (@thewallgroup) Interview: @iamkelseylu Editor: @overlyopinionatedblackperson Grooming: @mitchyoshidamakeup Text: @Kalaherh / @Matt.velasco Special thanks: @forpublicspace / @monikanmartinez / @Notricksnotricksnotricks / #sacks&co [Slide 1] Jacket and pants @WillyChavarriaNewYork / boots @Dsquared / hat @ArmaniExchange [Slide 2] Shirt @Fendi / pants @WillyChavarriaNewYork / boots @Balenciaga / hat Eric’s own [Slide 3] Jacket and pants @WillyChavarriaNewYork/ hat Armani Exchange [Slide 4] All clothing and hat @ArmaniExchange [Slide 5] Coat @WillyChavarriaNewYork / Hat @ArmaniExchange