Words & Works

Meet Me in the Crowd
The Monk with his daughter and disciple Kalimpong, India

Meet Me in the Crowd

The people who work close to the land may be viewed only for their simplicity or hardship, but a closer look reveals the authenticity of their expressions. Their sense of community and personal bonds are often enviable. Most importantly, as these individuals live off the land, they shape it, becoming the faces that define a place on the map. When large corporations encroach, they are often forced to leave in search of work in larger cities. This disrupts both their ecosystem and the land’s, posing a major threat to the identity of the place and eradicating local culture and stories.

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Modern Minhwa
Modern Minhwa

Modern Minhwa

Global context of 4B. Sporadic events—geographically disparate but thematically aligned—point to a shift in paradigm. We peer into the shadows we once ignored, lifting veils that concealed uncomfortable truths. Perhaps this new awareness will cleanse our collective soul, leaving us changed, vigilant, and ready for the battles ahead.

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4 Letter Words
Dalle, ai, art, 4 letter words

4 Letter Words

Just 4 letters can make or break. Words are like spells. They make or break. 4 letters to spell “love”, only 4 to spell the ‘f’ word - not what you’re thinking… “fear”. All expressions stem from these two emotions, that take only 4 letters to spell.

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Regenerate Your Love Language
love, dating, axolotl

Regenerate Your Love Language

and we have our own set of mythical creatures: toxic groups, trad wives, passport bros, red pill, blue pill, black pill, and incels. These self-identifying members of an online subculture lament their inability to find a romantic or sexual partner despite wanting one, dubbing their plight “inceldom” or “incelibacy.” Any form of toxicity is a cop-out, an inability to regenerate like the axolotl. Words have power, and the negative buzz only reinforces our lows by rationalizing unhelpful emotions.

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The Playful Giant
The Playful Giant

The Playful Giant

America, the playful giant, is a realm where people strive to construct a better future. They are unafraid to take necessary steps toward it. Perhaps this year, the question isn’t merely about which administration is handed to the people, but rather the role that administration will play in their lives.

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Ode to Natural Selection
Ode to Natural Selection

Ode to Natural Selection

Ode to Natural Selection is a reminder to revisit data pertaining to perception and choices of the people. Perhaps it’s time to redefine what it means to be a “giver.” Instead of limiting women to this role, we should empower them to give and receive equally. When we allow women to contribute fully—whether as mothers, artists, entrepreneurs, or leaders—we create a more balanced and harmonious world.

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