01/28/2024
Be sure to check out all the incredible from Issue No. 04: !
https://arborealmag.com/issues/04-fresh-hell/
Featured:
Pedro Gomes - "Wolf" presents a take on and , depicting a character engulfed by the chaotic tumble of against a backdrop of a dizzying, skewed cityscape, signifying the overwhelming nature of corporate existence.
GJ Gillespie - "And I Think to Myself" layers text and vibrant abstract blocks of color to form a silhouette, suggesting the complexity of and the myriad influences that shape our sense of self within the tapestry of modern .
Keagan Guy - "Only Upward" captures the enigmatic pull of an ascending staircase, each step a dance of light and shadow, leading the eye toward a lone window that offers a glimpse of the world beyond.
Jeff Corwin - "Guns in America 5" combines iconic with a sharp critique, featuring an armed against the backdrop of the U.S. Constitution, underscoring the relationship between American values, , and .
Natalie Christensen - "The Deep Dark Unknown" captures the stark contrast of neglect and leisure, where an algae-covered pool meant for recreation lies abandoned, creating a sense of unease and reflection on the of human enjoyment.
Andy Valk - "Grieving the Created Self" portrays a surreal and vivid depiction of figures intertwined in a disorienting embrace, suggesting the process of confronting and mourning one's constructed identity.
Jennifer S. Lange - "Pain in the Back" is a portrait of struggle and endurance, capturing a figure mid-movement against a tempestuous backdrop, the body's contortions and vivid streaks of color evoking the visceral intensity of physical and emotional distress.
Tania Stupnikova - "Way station" artfully blends the ordinary with the , as a helmeted caterpillar poised for travel contrasts with the of a bygone era hallway.
