Visual Art

KKK USA

by John Collins | Nov 28, 2018 | Visual Art, Vol. 2, Issue 2

KKK USA “KKK USA” was a direct response to the Trump Presidency.  I had a hard time imagining the majority of the country would actually vote for a man associated with hate groups, so my feeling was that this country is still sadly very sympathetic and...

State of Mind

by Allison Meriwether | Nov 14, 2018 | Visual Art, Vol. 2, Issue 1

State of Mind Oil on canvas. 24” x 30” Allison is most intrigued to explore the vast area of strange in our identity. She has long been fascinated with the concept of identity and how we are an accumulation of our experiences and surroundings. Her work seeks to deepen...

Frothing Ore

by Em Harris | Oct 24, 2018 | Issue 50, Visual Art

Frothing Ore This ceramic mask is one in a series of pieces titled “Nature Strikes Back.” Each piece shows the human form being taken over by a different aspect of nature. “Frothing Ore” depicts a face that is being consumed by a...

Alter Ego

by Allison Meriwether | Oct 17, 2018 | Issue 49, Visual Art

Alter Ego Collage, embroidery thread, and oil paint on canvas. 16”x20” In my work, I examine the concept of identity as an assemblage of influences, challenging conventions in popular culture from a woman’s perspective. My paintings are portraits and parts of the face...

Repeat Repeat

by Kristine Slentz | Sep 12, 2018 | Issue 44, Visual Art

Repeat Repeat Her body is exposed to the world for it to write its own story on without her consent. But, she stands strong anyways. Personally going through a sexual harassment/discrimination lawsuit based on my gender and sexual orientation in a conservative state...

Club Southern

by Christopher Woods | Jul 4, 2018 | Issue 34, Visual Art

“Club Southern” (Brenham, Texas) is a still-standing relic of earlier times. The building is abandoned now, but it was no doubt one of those places that sported the frosty decal in the window tempting people with the promise of air-conditioning inside. In the South...