The Obscura agency
Editorial, design & publishing support
We help artists, writers, and cultural producers bring bespoke publishing projects to life.
Through publishing, design, and strategy, The Obscura Agency builds frameworks where projects take form — in print, online, and across new media.
Whether developing an artist book, exhibition catalogue, memoir, chapbook, or digital publication, we create bespoke systems that transform creative vision into lasting form.
PUBLICATIONS (PHYSICAL + DIGITAL)
Editorial development, design, and production for physical and digital editions.
WRITING + EDITING
Copywriting, essays, profiles, artist statements, interviews, and commissioned creative texts that articulate vision and voice.
VISIBILITY + LAUNCH
Strategic launch and positioning support that sustains projects across audiences, regions, and platforms.
DIGITAL PRESENCE
Website design, social media direction, newsletters, and sonic or interactive storytelling for cohesive digital ecosystems.
DISTRIBUTION
Customized distribution and metadata support for small presses, self-publishers, and hybrid creators.
CONSULTATION + MENTORSHIP
One-on-one guidance for writers, publishers, and creative practitioners — from grant strategy to long-term planning.
EVENTS + PROGRAMMING
Curation and production of readings, launches, performances, lectures, and interdisciplinary gatherings.
PLATFORM DESIGN
Integrated systems for circulation and visibility — bridging publishing, art, and digital culture.
ASHLEY OBSCURA
The Obscura Agency, Founder
Ashley Obscura is a Canadian-Mexican poet, publisher, and creative director working at the intersection of literature, art, and emerging media.
As founder of Metatron Press and The Obscura Agency, she develops books, digital publications, and interdisciplinary collaborations that expand how creative work circulates and endures.
Her practice combines poetic vision with design, strategy, and innovation.
Interested in working together? Get in touch below!