Feelings: sensations that spring up and disappear as we move through different events and see new things. Feelings come from within our bodies, our hearts, our souls, and worm their way out of us through the pens and pencils we put onto paper. Here, we take our emotions and record them to tell stories and paint pictures.
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Creation: the art of making something from natural elements. We twist and braid creation with wisdom and joy as we write and draw. Life and colors pop out from the emptiness of a blank piece of paper or a blank computer screen as our hands translate our imaginations and thoughts to the world around us.
Youth Risha Harata Two depictions of a Native American teenanger from the 1800s who was known as one of many beautiful Native Americans in history.
In Greek, psyche (another word for soul) means life. Our souls are what make us who we are. When we close our eyes, we dream as our souls explore our memories, hopes, and wishes. When we open our eyes, our souls take us by our hands and allow us to feel and breathe in the world around us. Join us in our adventures.
Home is not a feeling but a feeling you grasp onto. Home is what you'd feel when you read these pieces — a deep, inexplicable kinship to each writer. From pieces that explore the universes of meaning behind everyday objects to a memoir centered upon a recipe book, this month's publication will bring you to your knees as you bow under the weight of nostalgia.
Numbers* Mckenna Adams This is a collage of images and a description representing how the author pictures each number in her mind. It is deliciously funny at times, yet surprisingly poignant at other times. *Response to the December 14-18 Weekly Prompt
“Love just seems to make life not just livable, but a gallant, gallant event.” — Toni Morrison Not only love but also writing, photography, and art — the act of creating makes life extraordinary. And just as extraordinary is our member's abilities to create something so beautiful in these times of strife. To emerge radiant from the ashes? — the proof of our ascension is here.
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Art by Yume Igarashi A breathtaking rendering of the Manhattan cityscape — note the Freedom tower in the corner. The Awaited Breath Poem by Grace Ye It has been too long for many people. Staying in to protect themselves against Coronavirus. "It has already been long enough." This is as relatable as it can get. Trust in Us Poem by Grace Ye People are fed up with injustices and want to take it into their own hands to change the system. Listen to this warrior poem: "Bullets of rubber, bombs of tears, silent lips / against cries for justice." This summer has definitely been one to remember. With quarantine, you might need something to quench your thirst for reading material! Well, have no fear because we have plenty for you! Scroll through the beautiful drawings and read our creative pieces for the ultimate indoor experience! mind & heart Sophie Zhang A cartoon that shows the differing personalities in all of us! The confident extrovert versus the tired introvert. Words of a Dream Yume Igarashi “Laughter is timeless, Imagination has no age.” This is a powerful reminder that we should all, like Walt Disney, let our imagination run wild and create something beautiful. Jiahe Wang Our worst nightmare reimagined and made tangible, this drawing is pertinent especially now in quarantine. Ghostly and scary and heart-stopping — her eyes will haunt you for days. An emblem Yume Igarashi This will make you nostalgic for Stuyvesant — broken escalators and all! The title is fitting for Stuyvesant truly is an emblem. Purple Hydrangeas
Red Carnation Read this emotional yet sophisticated description of simple things in nature. In a sense, the relatability adds to the meaning as we all question ourselves on why we feel so empty. Absence Jessica Jiang Read this heart-wrenching poem. If you've ever lost anyone, it'll hit a very special note. The creative way of arranging the words adds to the depth of this lovely piece. |
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