Detroit Metro Times "Where Dreams Gather Dust"
The story of a man who arrived in Detroit in 1998, seeking stability and building a life rooted in family and his love for working on cars.
Portrait “Lauren Williams”
She is a Detroit-based artist, designer, and researcher who uses media to critique systems of power affecting Black life and death. Their portrait was taken at the Feedom Freedom Growers.
Photo essay “a day in life”
A queer couple in the gentle rhythm of an ordinary day—peaceful, joyful, and tender. A quiet moment of rest and connection, where everyday beauty blooms in shared laughter and love.
Photo essay “foolish bench project”
In collaboration with artist en sawyer lee, documenting his creative process in making the bench and his joyful, thoughtful perspective on our relationship to the earth, ourselves, and our neighbors.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
“LaKela Brown: From Scratch: Seeding Adornment & Meleko Mokgosi: Zones of Non-Being”
This exhibition features LaKela Brown’s vibrant adornments celebrating Black culture and identity, alongside Meleko Mokgosi’s thought-provoking works on displacement, memory, and resistance. Together, they explore themes of self-expression, history, and community, encouraging reflection on resilience and belonging.
Portrait “Walken Schweigert”
A queer/trans poet, actor, musician, and director from St. Paul, MN, shares a deeply personal moment—his first time outside, topless after gender-affirming chest surgery.
Photo essay “the memorial”
Follows artist Maya Davis as she creates their art and cares for silkworms. Maya’s art explores the history of Midwestern silk industries and how colonial and ecological scars have shaped the land, animals, and industries.
Portrait “InsideOut Youth Performance Troupe”
The team of Detroit teen poets. They get coaching, mentorship, and chances to perform at regional events through InsideOut Literary Arts.
Big Bad Wolf x en sawyer lee “Straw Bale Playground“
This project is about building a natural playground at Big Bad Wolf, featuring a straw bale tunnel with natural materials and creative details. It involves community involvement in construction and finishing to foster imagination and connection to nature.