Artborne Magazine September 2016 | Page 6

photo by Winter King ARTBORNE magazine Volume 1 : Issue 3 Founder / Publisher Jonathan Yubi Founder / Creative Director Matt Duke Contributing Editors Stephanie D’Ercole Mary McGinn Senior Photographer / Lead Design Jason Fronczek Publisher’s Note My mother immigrated to the United States on May 8, 1986 on a student visa. When it expired, she chose to remain here illegally. Her story is strikingly similar to the stories of millions of immigrants in this country. She cleaned houses, hospitals, and hotels for nearly two decades. In 2004, she became a citizen of this country. Hers is a story of perseverance and hope. The world was, and continues to be, built on the blood and sweat of laborers. September’s issue of Artborne pays tribute not only to National Hispanic Heritage Month, but also to the countless immigrants of all backgrounds who find their way to our shores, and bleed for a better life. Through our pages, you’ll read about Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz, a Bronx native who explores the concept of ‘otherness’ through her portraits, and Victor Quino, a Peruvian immigrant who copes with adversity through his surrealist paintings. Julian Chambliss graces our pages with his performance piece, about which he explains the significance of burning Confederate flags. Years back, I was struck by a line in American History X, “It’s always good to end with a quote. Someone else has already said it best. So if you can’t top it, steal from them and go out strong.” I would like to present this issue of Artborne Magazine through the words of Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz, found in the exhibition catalogue for Displacement: Symbols and Journeys, at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. “The hustle simply is.” Jonathan Yubi Columnists Patrick Greene Charlie Griffin Contributing Writers Jenn Allen Stephanie D’Ercole Rob Goldman Mark A. Lark Mary McGinn Ciara Mulvaney Jessica Pirani Chris Redmon Leah Sandler Laila Silva Contributing Photographers Winter King Mariana Mora On-Line Orders $5 per issue (plus shipping) [email protected] 850-461-0750 Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @artbornemagazine Legal Mumbo-Jumbo ARTBORNE Magazine is published monthly. It is mailed directly and disturbed 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. No articles, illustrations, photographs, advertisements, or any other editorial matter herein may be reproduced without written permission of copyright owner. Printed in Florida. 5 www.ARTBORNEMAGAZINE.com