Sara Al Dabbagh

Sara Al Dabbagh

During quarantine, many difficult things have occurred at home and in the outside world. One of the things that helps bring me peace and relaxation is spending time with my mother, such as hugging her. My mother is portrayed as younger than she is to show that despite...
Mary Theresa Dietz

Mary Theresa Dietz

This summer has been both good and bad for me. I am lucky in that I have had more time to spend in my studio. Being an artist, this is my favorite pastime. It is true, though, at the same time, I am on edge much of the time about the state of our country and indeed...
Nicolas Umpierrez

Nicolas Umpierrez

Two friends reconnect via FaceTime to discuss what each has been up to. In the space of five minutes they relate where they each are at in life, as well as sharing their favorite locations. An experimental work that touches on current world issues as well as the...
Julia Andres

Julia Andres

Historically, the art of patina has been defined as the coloration of metal and wood brought about by the oxidation of surfaces, caused by extended exposure to its immediate atmosphere and extreme heat. As a “Patineur”, a term coming from the French and meaning simply...
Karen J Wright

Karen J Wright

The imposed isolation from the pandemic lead to my discovery of a cache of family photos. Remembering the women in my life who have passed: my grandmother, my mother, her sister, and my sister, the images exposed feelings of grief and glimpses into lives well lived....