photo by Jason Fronczek
ARTBORNE Volume 2 : Issue 2 magazine
Founder / Publisher Jonathan Yubi
Founder / Creative Director Matt Duke
Senior Photographer / Lead Design Jason Fronczek
Editor Stephanie D ’ Ercole
Contributing editor David J . Sirois
Publisher ’ s Note
As we dove into creating and curating this issue of ARTBORNE , we were conscious of the intense political climate in our country . In this edition , we feature Maxwell Hartley , our cover artist , as a “ visitor from a parallel universe ... charged with the task of delivering humankind in this universe from its own demise .” We also had engaged in great discourse with contemporary portrait painter , Rima Jabbur , and Robert Rivers , a dynamic printmaker and draftsman .
At the age of 36 , Vincent van Gogh wrote to his brother , “ You tell me not to worry too much and that better days will yet come for me . I must tell you that these better days have already begun for me …”
Art has a penchant for healing . It can also be a powerful tool for expressing dissent . As you look through the pages of ARTBORNE , I hope you discover the profound effect all disciplines of art can have . Revolutionary ideas and actions have already begun . Look to the millions of women marching for fundamental rights . Look to the establishment of Black History Month 40 years ago — the celebration of a people whose history is marked with oppression , and yet who continually fi nd beauty and inspiration in the deepest scars .
The better days are already upon us , because you are here , and you have power .
Jonathan Yubi
Writers Jenn Allen
Vanessa Barros Andrade Stephanie D ’ Ercole
Adrienne H . Lee Mary McGinn Ivan Riascos Leah Sandler
Laila Silva Cooper Davis Smith
Rex R . Thomas Sharli ´ Ward
Creative Assistant Mariana Mora
Columnists Patrick Greene Charlie Griffin
Contributing Photographers Stephanie D ’ Ercole Wayne Grant Ashley Inguanta Shelley Lake Mary McGinn Mariana Mora Jason Ruznock Rex R . Thomas
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Legal Mumbo-Jumbo
ARTBORNE Magazine is published monthly . It is mailed directly and distributed at select locations throughout Central Florida . Please visit our website for distribution locations .
© ARTBORNE Magazine 2016 . All rights reserved . ARTBORNE Magazine is a registered trademark of Jonathan Yubi . The views and opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily refl ect the offi cial policy or position of ARTBORNE Magazine or its advertisors No articles , illustrations , photographs , advertisements , or any other editorial matter herein may be reproduced without written permission of copyright owner .
Printed in Orlando , Florida .
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