Exclusive Art Feature: “Paused” by Rutvi Vakharia

Rutvi Vakharia

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Rutvi Vakharia comes from Rajkot, India. She recently pursued her BVA in painting from MSU, Vadodara. Her interests are architectural segments, abandoned architectures, and her surroundings in the midst of sprawling urban cityscapes. She is a recipient of Nasreen Mohamedi Award for Best Display 2021. She has participated in annual exhibitions at Birla Academy (2022), Bombast Art Society (2021), and KCC Ami Festival (2020).

Exclusive Art Feature: “Livable Lives” by Jia Jia

Jia Jia Livable Lives Jia Jia is a multimedia artist. She works primarily in installation and incorporates sculpture, video, and performance. Her practice uses satire and humor to imagine everyday objects anew. She earned her MFA in sculpture from the University of Washington. She was the recipient of the Boyer and Elizabeth Bole Gonzales Scholarship in 2020.

Chloë Williams on “Fireworks from Floor 9” in Volume 70 of Grub Street

 

You can view Chloe’s piece “Fireworks from Floor 9” in Volume 70 of Grub Street, out now. Click here to view Volume 70.

 

Chloë Williams is a West Virginian writer, filmmaker, and photographer. She has work published in Maelstrom magazine and the Our Minds Our Future anthology. Her work reflects her travels around her home state, as well as in Baltimore and Leeds, England.

Naomi Rogers on “For The Missing 545” in Volume 70 of Grub Street

 

 

You can view Naomi’s piece “For The Missing 545 (in honor of the lost children who were separated at the border due to the Trump administration’s immigration policy)” in Volume 70 of Grub Street, out now. Click here to view Volume 70.

 

Naomi Rogers is a Towson University student working toward a degree in gerontology and a minor in creative writing. She was recently published in Ligeia magazine and intends to continue to embark on creative projects while bettering the lives of older adults.

Chelsea Ayensu-Peters on “Don’t Wanna Wear” and “Undies and Lavender” in Volume 70 of Grub Street

 

You can view Chelsea’s pieces “Don’t Wanna Wear” and “Undies and Lavender” in Volume 70 of Grub Street, out now. Click here to view Volume 70. You can also view Chelsea’s piece “Glasses” on Grub Street’s website here.

 

Chelsea Ayensu-Peters is a sophomore at Towson University. Her art centers on drawing and painting. She draws character designs, and whatever ideas come to mind, but she hasn’t developed any consistent themes in her art. She’s still improving her style, so anything can change in the future.