Emergence: 2025 Member's Exhibition

Belton

Nia Belton

Nia is a creator from Long Island, New York. Her work is the product of years of continual study, observation, and photo collecting. Interested in nature, cultural histories/oral traditions, and the interconnectedness of all things, she shares the gems found along the course of her trajectory in a creatively uplifting way. Learn more at niameanspurpose.org or follow her on Instagram: @her.web

11:59 ZINE, VOLUME 4: ORIENTA

Fully into fall season & looking toward winter..

This project synthesizes 5+ years of studies & photo collecting.  Learning about different cultures around the world shows that we’re all more similar than different. Touching on J.A. Rodger’s "Nature Knows No Color Line," it is clearly seen that people from all over share traits in common.

Then, tracing the origins of global civilizations, I saw myself & my community reflected in the faces of the ancient past.  

This 4th volume is heavily visual and printed in full color. As a slight departure from previous volumes, the intent here is to make a point visually instead of verbally..

8.5 x 5.5"
Stable bound booklet, digitally printed, graphic design, collage
2024