Whispering
Painting and prose by Julia Cost I am terribly fascinated by two people whispering. In the moment when it happens, it seems as though there is the stuff of a whole world– everything that came beforehand to bring them to this place where they lean towards each other and say…
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By Emmaly Wiederholt A couple of weeks ago my friend Julia Cost sent me a number of photos of the same painting of hers. The last two specifically intrigued me, as the painting was placed in her bathroom sink. She was playing with strange and artificial places to display her…
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Painting and reflection by Julia Cost On top of the world 12″ x 12″ Oil on Canvas More and more, my interest in the performing arts seems to come down to an interest in the utter presence and effort that overcomes people when they are fighting to navigate challenges. The performed task can…
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What’s in September’s flask? Jake and Ryan love watching dance. They can’t get enough. Every month they plan their calendar around their favorite upcoming shows. But in order to ease the tension and get into the mood, they also bring a cocktail catered to that specific performance. So what’s in…
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By Julia Cost and Emmaly Wiederholt When we began our hike, the fog lay heavy and gray, barely breaking at the Berkeley hills we were climbing. By the end of our hike, the fog had receded beyond The City, leaving the Bay Area sunny and clear. This in many ways…
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