Vulpes’ self-published zines are small-edition and independently produced publications. Some of these zines serve as conclusions to her graphic series, including sketches, writings, and materials connected to the related body of work. Others collect various drawings and ideas that are not directly tied to any particular project. For Vulpes, these zines represent a form of artistic expression that exists outside traditional gallery spaces, offering a more personal and accessible way to share her work. Together, they form an ongoing and experimental exploration of her artistic process.
Cake
The zine wraps up the graphic series Cake. It brings together sketches, photographs and parts of screen printed self-portraits. It can be read as continuation of the series or as a standalone reinterpretation of the concept.
Hand-stitched with the insert of cake doilies that add a tactile element to the listing experience.
This series is a playful representation of self-love through an object or celebration and sweetness – cake.
2025 / A4 / b&w / 36 pages / edition of 30
Horror Copy
“Groza” is the Slovenian word for horror. The adjective “grozna”, derived from this noun, can in dialect also mean of poor quality. Therefore, “grozna kopija” became horror copy. The zine was done with an old photocopier which narrated the concept. And since it was October, a spooky month of vampires, ghosts, skulls and coffins, the content for this zine was pretty much obvious from the start.
Each copy, slightly different because of a demonic photocopier, features drawings made by Sonja Vulpes and her niece Lija.
2023 / A5 / b&w / 24 pages / edition of 13
Limbo
The zine is the final step of the graphic series Limbo. It collects sketches, parts of screen prints and collages made from them. Limbo explores mental states of being unwell. Depression and the uncertain space in between, where the artist is not sure if things will get better or worse.
2021 / A4 / b&w / 36 pages / edition of 30
Bittersweet
Bittersweet is a story about pleasant and happy on one side, and painful and sad on the other. A story about the feelings of longing for something, incompleteness, fun, joy and fulfilment at the same time. It features all sketches from the Bittersweet series.
2019 / A5 / b&w / 40 pages / edition of 30
Morning Star
A zine compiling drawings about haunting thoughts, fallen and risen angels, self-confidence and shyness.
2018 / A5 / b&w / 36 pages / edition of 30
Bad Dream
Reflections on the uneasy world of nightmares, dreaming about dead people, the quiet fear of real-life serpents, death and eternal rest.
2017 / A4 size / b&w + colour / 36 pages / edition of 30
Skull Juice
Set of playful drawings, mostly featuring skulls.
2016 / A5 / b&w / 32 pages / edition of 30
