Art & Poetry

Back in the Flow: Artist Anna Arnold in the Studio

I met the brilliance of  Anna Arnold several years ago, coveting one of her vibrant pieces of work, her Madonna and Child.  Clevelanders have been fortunate enough to be graced by the illumination of her work through city murals, paintings, masks, and the many mediums this artist employs…

There Is a Divine Force Within You

There Is a Divine Force within you. Since the day you drew your first breath, He was there. From the time you took your first step, He has held you upright. Since the first time you realized how powerful you are, He was present. When you cried, He…

Bernie Basley Photography: Muay Thai

    A young Brazilian pursues a Muay Thai career at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium. – Bernie Basley Bernie loves to take pictures.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree in TV Production from Columbia College Chicago, but now lives in Bangkok, Thailand. Bernie has worked extensively in TV production including ABC…

Asha Iman Productions: A Transition

…Asha Iman believes that it is vital to connect and work with the people within her community… to use her passion for film to document the stories of inspiring youths who do exceptional work in and out of their communities. Kia Benion discusses her journey from being a…

StarrDust: Of Journeys, and of Choice

Of Journeys, and of Choice I set out upon a journey, each moment will I see the place I’ll go and what I’ll know and what awaits for me. I cannot know the elements of whence I shall arrive, but knowing this, in spite of this, the Spirit…

Begin with Beauty

an appeal to artists by ELISE MATICH | Educator + Editor, The Remembered Arts Journal ON EASTER SUNDAY, 1939, Marian Anderson sang “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, after the Daughters of the American Revolution denied her access to their segregated concert hall. Although…

Frank Malaba

Coming Home Trees. Trees. More trees… Cotton fields… Sunflower fields… Trees interspersed with cotton fields and sunflower fields Carousel past my train window at the speed of tumbleweeds Before a hurricane. My eyes play tag with the giant red anthills in the horizon that Tower over the fields…

Faeez Van Doorsen

Just when I thought he was a humorist his words slapped me upside the head and made me cry.  I don’t find his meanderings on Facebook every day, but I’m always looking for them.  They fill me up. Welcome to Garden Spices, Faeez Van Doorsen.  Hope you visit…

Bernie Basley Photography

I was scheduled to visit Thailand this year and due to health issues, had to cancel my trip.  I’m thrilled to know I can visit this illuminating country via the photos of Bernie Basley.  Thank you Bernie! -Victorine – Bernie Basley Bernie loves to take pictures.  He earned…

Thank You Twenty-Sixteen

Thank you to the sun, for rising each morning without fail or applause. Thank you for every kiss that you laid upon my upturned face (your touch always did make me blush), and thank you for coaxing the flowers up from their cozy beds. Thank you for peeking…