Creating Connections: Our Reality

Andrew Shepherd⁠ reminds us to break out of comfort zones in his digital illustration, "Bubble." ⁠He reflects on our times after the Covid pandemic: "Becoming so incredibly isolated from one another, in this case out of necessity, showed how truly lonely it can be to live in the information age. Realizing how claustrophobic these bubbles can be and choosing to expand beyond what we are comfortable with; we can see how much greener the grass can be on the other side." We can come together in these times to help each other.⁠
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We are starting off this week with a sneak peak from Jeremie Mendez! Jeremie was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, CA in a time where poverty was at a rise. Many years later, Jeremie then graduated with an Associates degree in Art, but felt a calling to the state of Alaska; where he would continue his growth as an Artist. After living six more years in Alaska, he’s well on his way to embark on a newly discovered realm: teaching.⁠
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Jermie has this to say regarding this artwork: "My rough childhood is what continues to motivate the way I see and apply my skillsets to Art. I know that with the good, the bad, and the ugly- there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. While I lived in chaos and dwelled in the darkness, hidden while out of sight was I able to embrace the unknown."⁠
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