Category: Art

Biography: Charis is a book and map illustrator based in Malaysia on the sunny and stormy equator. She makes richly-layered covers and maps that convey

In the Artist’s Words: I wanted to create an image that emanates mystery. The path leading into the forest invites the traveler to explore the

In the Artist’s Words: This piece is based on the mountains in the Jordan River Valley near the Dead Sea, as seen from the Palestinian

In the Artist’s Words: The Joss Series consist of culinary ingredients that are important to both the Hmong culture and upbringing. They are ingredients commonly

In the Artist’s Words: The idea for this image began to coalesce around the contrast between the shape of an individual and the shape of

In the Artist’s Words: For this piece, I was inspired a little by Ivan Aivazovsky paintings, in terms of their scale and atmosphere, and the

In the Artist’s Words: The idea for this piece was to convey grief through an environment. I love painting ruins and forgotten spaces, so I

In the artist’s words: When I found out that the theme to this issue surrounded music, I reflected on what all of that meant to

In the Artist’s Words Burning Down is about the relief that comes from letting ourselves rest. The exhaustion, relaxation, and peace we feel when we

In the Artist’s Words You may encounter it in the earliest of mornings. The Sunbird will be there, guarding people’s dreams with unmatched warmth. A