Christian Richardson is the banner artist in this issue. Christian was born in Bloomington, and at around ten years old moved with his family to Indianapolis. "Ever since I can remember, these two cities have exposed me to the rich artistic and cultural diversity they have to offer. Over the years, I have studied many different subjects and gathered a wide variety of skills that I continue to develop and explore with my art.

"I am currently receiving a degree in Fine Arts with a focus on graphic design from Indiana University, after having changed my major numerous times before deciding that art was what I ultimately wanted to devote my efforts to. I have studied everything from music and film to theater and textiles, and found that all of these have personally inspired me and informed the way I perceive and approach art. Recently, I've been attracted to creating process-driven work that combines mixed media such as photography, painting, and both digital and ink illustrations. By exploring interactions between color, texture, and the creation of abstract imagery, my most recent "drawings" are intended to evoke personal and emotional responses. As for the future, I hope to explore as many different artistic avenues as possible in order to collaborate with fellow artists, adopt new skills, and continually evolve through my work as an artist. I can be reached through my e-mail or my Instagram page, where I will be sharing more recent works of mine in the months to come." Email: crichhh@gmail.com Instagram: xian_richardson