Interview with Sultan Parlak 1. Could you tell us a little about your background and your artistic journey so far? My artistic journey began with a natural curiosity for faces and emotions. Since childhood, I have always been drawn to observing expressions and trying to understand the feelings hidden in a glance or a subtle gesture. Over time, portraits naturally became the focus of my work. I enjoy improving myself, experimenting with new materials, and learning throughout t

Article by Katy Nelson While pursuing a B.S. in English, using language as my medium, I kept sketching in the margins. Writing served as a partial creative outlet, but I couldn’t let go of an interest in visual art. Drawing, painting, and sculpture allowed me to explore ideas further than language could. These media can give language to the unspeakable and expose deep truth about the world around us, while writing can aid in discerning those “truths.” Stuck So I participated

Interview with DEONTA ELITE 1. Please tell us something about your background and your art journey so far. My background is actually quite non-traditional. I spent years working in a highly analytical, corporate environment, a world of strict data and predictable outcomes. It was mentally stimulating, but creatively draining. My art journey truly began as an urgent need for an escape, a space where intuition and ambiguity were celebrated. I started dedicating serious time to