What if creation wasn’t just something that happened once, long ago—but something we’re still a part of? In this reflection on the Haudenosaunee story of Sky Woman, I explore themes of reciprocity, balance, and the quiet power of tending what we love. With insights from Robin Wall Kimmerer and Ilarion Merculieff, this piece is a love letter to the enduring relevance of ancient myth for our contemporary moment.
Read MoreA linocut print is a kind of relief print, similar to a woodblock print. A design is hand-carved out of artist’s linoleum which is then rolled with ink, paper is hand-pressed on top to reveal the final art print. The effect is an image that is both bold and simple, making a perfect medium for conveying classic, timeless themes and beloved folktale characters.
Read MoreWhat if the stories we inherit are meant to call us home, back to the old woods of the soul? In this lyrical retelling of a beloved African American folktale, three baker women hear a knock that grows louder with each rising loaf — until their quiet cabin bursts open into wings. Part caution, part invocation, the story hums with ancestral echoes and sacred thresholds. The owl, guardian of the in-between, becomes a symbol of wild return and transformation, reminding us that when we silence the deeper self, it will rise again, calling us back to life. Let this story lead you on a journey to reclaim what is feathered and alive within.
Read MoreFrom its origins in China, during the course of its journey across the world, block printing has undergone many iterations and transformations so the block prints you see today are an embodiment of a combination of innovations, creativity, skills, and knowledges that bring together contributions of people from vastly different cultures and continents.
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