ISSUE 01: GREENFIRE: SPRING
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This story was so good – holy crap. I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it. It’s got…
GREENFIRE ARTWORK
The gnomes are dropping bits of artwork they’ve collected for the forest. New treasures appear at random… organization has never been their strength.
- “One with Nature”/”Lampshades Come to Life” by Susan Pollet: Susan L. Pollet is a visual artist whose works have appeared in multiple art shows and literary publications. She studied at the New York Art Students League, has been a member since 2018, and resides in NYC. She is also a published author in multiple genres, including three children’s books, which she both wrote and illustrated. She has seen the darker sides of humanity, but always searches for the light. Find more of her work at susanpollet.com
- “Creator of the World”/”Tatiana” by Nasta Martyn: Nasta Martyn is an artist, graphic artist, illustrator, poet, and writer. She graduated from the Academy of Slavic Cultures and has a bachelor’s degree in design. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in art history. In 2005, she created a series of graphics dedicated to the Chernobyl disaster, and in the same year, she wrote the series “The Red Book.” In 2022, she participated in international exhibitions in China, Taiwan, and the United States. In 2024, she received the Jury’s Special Prize for her poster in China.
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