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Letter from the Editors

This issue began its incubation under the promise of  a new 
era. We began to craft it in the energetic atmosphere of  
our staff room and were forced to complete it from several 
separate spaces. None of  us foresaw the challenges we would 
face several months into the process. 

Fostering artistic community is a role genesis has filled for 
nearly fifty years, sharing student work and hosting events 
that bring artists, readers, and editors together in their love 
of  art. Disconnected and uncertain times prove the value of  
tending to our community even more. As we move ahead 
in these present challenges, we take heart in creating a 
historical record of  art, grounding us in the current moment 
and providing a foundation for the future.

Several pieces included in this issue such as The Return, A 
Hunger Artist, Under My Wing, and “Calavera...Calavera…” see 
artists pulling inspiration from well-known pieces of  art 
to provide unique contexts for their own realities. These 
pieces speak to one of  the most important functions of  art: 
providing comfort and inspiration for creative minds. In this 
moment and moving forward, we hope this issue of  genesis 
offers solace for readers and artists alike.

Joseph Alcala, Jordan Kalt, and Trenna Soderling
Managing Editors