The works in this edition illustrate what it is to be human. The artists within this book express longing, fear, struggle. They call for unity. They pay tribute to others, whether loved ones or strangers. They find beauty in the world, in connection, in spirituality. They share the wisdom of lessons learned, and from this wisdom they affirm the possibility of rebirth. These works paint vivid pictures of moments in time and from these moments allow us to speculate about a complete life. It brought us editors great pleasure to glean our own interpretations of these complex stories embedded in each piece.

         We would like to thank all those who submitted to the Spring 2021 edition for the talent you display and the care you put into your work. We would also like to thank those who joined our meetings this semester for your presence and valued input. Thank you to our team of editors for your passion in helping make Opus the best it can be. This year has been a steep learning curve for both of us, but we are so proud that you have joined us along the way. 

Thank you for allowing your story to be a part of Opus’s journey.

                    Morgan Brown & Violet Peschiera