Author Archives: J.arifuller

WORLD WIDE WHACK, Tierra Whack

Tierra Whack:  WORLD WIDE WHACKLanguage: English Ever since Whack World was released in 2018, I knew that more would come and more is here. Her wry theatrical range and vocal control are nothing to shake your head at. Her animated flow and skillful use of tone navigate us through the nuanced emotions. She isn’t afraid toContinue reading “WORLD WIDE WHACK, Tierra Whack”

CASSANDRA (cherith), Andra Day

What an album! CASSANDRA (cherith) by Andra Day moves us through the ebbs and flow of the interconnectedness of our relationships with self, others, and spirit. We join her as she navigates relationship entanglements and comes to a period of deep surrender and acceptance through stillness. With ease and grace she intentionally moves through Jazz,Continue reading “CASSANDRA (cherith), Andra Day”

Into The Unknown Together – Full Essay

Last year, I had the pleasure of contributing to the community climate anthology, Into the Unknown Together, where I wrote about my upcycling practice through the lens of collective future imaging and as a way of climate adaptation. I’d like to share the complete essay below. To learn more and grab your copy of IntoContinue reading “Into The Unknown Together – Full Essay”

Creating Art That Sparks Joy!

Happiness is fleeting, it’s what happens to you. Joy is everlasting and comes from within. I create art, spaces, and experiences that bring a smile to one’s face and spark joy. As the world and everyday life are consistently steeped in a tea of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, hatred, scarcity, lack, and insecurities, I think it’sContinue reading “Creating Art That Sparks Joy!”

Wishing Jar

So many wishes…pretty ones, shimmery ones, sturdy ones, vibrant ones, dull ones, lovey-dovey ones…I had so many wishesbut they never left my lips to reach youbecause the space between us felt too great.So many wishes thatI’d wished you’d fulfill,I wished to fulfill,I wish we would fulfill.How silly of me, to walk around with all theseContinue reading “Wishing Jar”

The reality of self-acceptance

Who I am is what I got, The life I have is the one I got,The nose I have is the one I got, The lips I have are the ones I got, The wrinkles I have are the ones I got,The smile and frown lines I have are the ones I got, The earsContinue reading “The reality of self-acceptance”

A Word From Our Ancestors | bell hooks

September 25, 1952 – December 15, 2021 To Learn More: The bell hooks center – Berea College List of Works (A small selection) Conversations

Marine Life Illustrations

Dive headfirst into the oceans, lakes, streams, rivers and more to encounter the enchanting and beautiful marine life that calls these ecosystems home. Eastern Oyster, 2024 | 5.5in x 8in | Ink North Atlantic Right Whale, 2024 |5.5in x 8in | Ink + Photoshop Hawksbill Sea Turtle, 2024 | 5.5in x 8in | Ink LeatherbackContinue reading “Marine Life Illustrations”

Oscillation

The state of oscillating, which is to swing backward and forward between two points. It also applies to vary between opposing beliefs, feelings, or theories. This series represents the oscillating/oscillation of the various emotions one experiences; such as the ebbs and waves of being overwhelmed, joy, laughter, etc. Oscillation | 2021 | 48in x 8inContinue reading “Oscillation”