ISSUE 004: Taking Root

EDITORIAL STATEMENT

Taking Root is a phrase that has many meanings. Imagine a noble tree, its foundation firmly set in the ground, unshaken by the gusting winds. The dignified tree hosting families of wildlife, a buoy in an unyielding sea. As a parallel to Tellus Zine’s third issue theme, Life is Change, which explored the perpetual movement of life, Taking Root is all about rest and replenishment. What brings you stability in a constantly shifting world? In what ways have you adapted to novel situations?

The artists featured in this year’s zine have responded with answers to these questions. From the minuscule strokes of a brush along a sheet of paper to a photograph capturing the roots of like in a flash of light, these artists successfully expressed the range in which one can take root and ground themselves in their life. With these pieces of art, we ask you, “How do you take root?” and “How can you make those roots stronger than ever before?”

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Tellus Zine Editorial Board