Photo by Haley Zimmer By Haley Zimmer my very first diary entry about someone i had just met. even then there are warnings in my words. feelings i have come to realize i’ve always had. intuition is always right.
Category: Art
A Simpler Time
Photo by Niko Navalta By Ryland McGinniss & Niko Navalta Niko: This comic depicts that classic parent-child relationship where the child is in their rebellious phase. However, instead of chastising them, the parent is reminded of their own rebellious arc and looks back with fondness. Ryland: This comic reminds me of the storyline I wish I grew…… Continue reading A Simpler Time
Metamorphose
Photo by Amanda Perez By Amanda Perez This image is part of a more extensive photographic series entitled Metamorphose, telling the story of how one transitions from a sheltered, self-protective state into a confident, and colorfully adorned persona. — Tucked away in my cocoon, why would I ever want to leave? I doubt there is…… Continue reading Metamorphose
Bunny is Forever
Photo by Makela Moline By Makela Moline My primary focus when creating art is to visit internal reflection in order to build instinctually, to ensure an accurate representation of emotion, experience, and memory. Daily, my experiences in the dream world, the real world, and the imagination are logged and researched meticulously as if I were…… Continue reading Bunny is Forever
The Seven Daily Sins: Pride
Photo by Faith Jenkins By Faith Jenkins I created this piece as a part of a seven deadly sins collection. I shot the entire collection during the pandemic in the comfort of my own room and coined it the Seven Daily Sins to show how we do these “sins” almost on the daily. Each sin…… Continue reading The Seven Daily Sins: Pride
A Five Step Guide to Gorgeous
Photo by Niko Navalta By Rosie Lopolito & Niko Navalta Niko: This simple guide tells you how to get ready for a day of glam from the perspective of a selkie. Skincare has come a long way, and why should humans have all of the fun? This comic was inspired by beauty influencers and social…… Continue reading A Five Step Guide to Gorgeous
Looking Inward: Our Self Portraits
Photo by Niko Navalta By Niko Navalta, Aidan Hurley, Rosie Lopolito, Angie Shenouda, Brigita Przybylski, Kleigh Balugo, Tracy Fuentes A self portrait is often a clear indication of how an artist perceives themselves. In the spirit of alone, we asked contributors to create self portraits that represent their relationship with themselves when no one else…… Continue reading Looking Inward: Our Self Portraits
Blue Air
Photo by Niko Navalta By Niko Navalta Fridays are my days off. After a week of classes filled with writing papers, making illustrations, and attempting to go to bed at a normal time, Fridays are the days where I get to shut myself in my room and do absolutely everything and nothing. For me, being…… Continue reading Blue Air
Warmth
Photo by Niko Navalta By Niko Navalta I’ve lived in many different places, and when I was a child, wintertime meant freezing temperatures and bundling up in layer after layer of thick jackets and puffy gloves. Putting on and taking off these winter clothes was always a hassle. However, the possibility of fun in the…… Continue reading Warmth
La Virgen del Sacrificio
Photo by Elvira Castillo By Elvira Castillo My installation focuses on the exploration of memory through the experience of a brown, first-generation, Bolivian American woman. While honoring the women that came before me, along with their struggles, sacrifice, and successes, I navigate through the disconnection I felt throughout my childhood and young adult life. By reflecting on…… Continue reading La Virgen del Sacrificio