Monthly Archives: October 2025

Preface analysis

Posted on October 28, 2025 by milwoodl

Lexie Milwood Those who go beneath the surface do so at their own peril Art is made to evoke feelings and prompt people to reflect on themselves and their perspective on the world. The artist creates an image to connect … Continue reading →

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Why Art Doesn’t Need to Explain Itself

Posted on October 28, 2025 by robinsonli

Lucia Robinson Oscar Wilde’s idea that “all art is at once surface and symbol” ultimately means that art should really be appreciated for how it feels as well as how it looks. Not always for just what it’s “supposed to … Continue reading →

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Distracted by the Bright Lights

Posted on October 28, 2025 by magnaniar

Ava Magnani “It is the spectator, and not life, that art really mirrors.” When picking an aphorism from one of the preface’s lines, I really resonated with this. I agree with this, especially with having been in theatre for all … Continue reading →

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The Night That Everything Changed

Posted on October 2, 2025 by obersteiner

Ella Oberstein Poem: “Give me liberty, or give me death” – Patrick Henry, March 23rd, 1775 Tonight is the night that everything changes The stars are shining brighter than ever, cheering us on through the night As you push us … Continue reading →

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How a Love Letter makes someone feel 

Posted on October 2, 2025 by robinsonli

How a Love Letter makes someone feel  Lucia Robinson   The women in nature  Winding calm rivers behind her, guiding her  Her face serious Her body poised, but relaxed   The Spiritual butterflies surround her thoughts and her freedom  The … Continue reading →

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Edward Rice’s “502 Lucerne Street”

Posted on October 2, 2025 by guidabm

The Resiliance of Age by Isabella Guida Solemnly perched on a lawn chair in front of 502 Lucerne Street a woman, bound by her own age sitting cane in hand stares at the grass she once cavorted through.  502 Lucerne … Continue reading →

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A Different World

Posted on October 2, 2025 by flynnms

Montana Flynn Nature all around Living of how it was found Alone but surrounded with sound The great wonder of the world All in my hands Canoeing along Bathing in ponds I aspire to be the one With my mate … Continue reading →

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The Fisherman

Posted on October 2, 2025 by donovancl

Claire Donovan Gilded edges contain a world of water and light, a captured breath of sky mirrored in the lake. But, theres a focal point, a vessel adrift, a fisherman, alone in his pursuit. His line extends, a delicate thread … Continue reading →

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After The Last

Posted on October 2, 2025 by depaolcj

Josie Depaol   What a prismatic array of color I do make of you Where blue and yellow and red meet with a green hue What is that which you view?   The branch of which you stand upon Might … Continue reading →

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Spring in Bloom- Emily Urban

Posted on October 2, 2025 by urbaneg

Spring in bloom The garden is coming back alive The flowers are starting to bloom everywhere You can tell spring has arrived I’m sure the garden is already aware The reflection of the water is so clear It’s almost as … Continue reading →

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