t-art

t-art magazine explores the intersections of art, technology, and culture, fostering dialogues to push the boundaries of art and design.

t-art began with a radical vision from our founders: to create a space and community of creatives at Penn to develop their creative passions, unlimited by the confines of academic disciplines and realms of artistic practice. Four years ago, I would have never imagined the extent to which t-art has blossomed into its talented community today, especially amidst the challenges that arose from the pandemic. From our first digital launch to our debut exhibition last year, t-art has expanded to horizons beyond anticipation. t-art magazine / volume 3 features a curated collection of written pieces by our multifaceted editorial team led by editorial director Sriya Choppara. The issue is separated into three sections: Forms In Flux, Exhibitions and Reviews, and Spaces and Histories. Each section offers insightful perspectives on the changing landscape of creative practices that continue to push the boundaries of art and design today, from our home in Philadelphia to the global art scene and beyond. I am so honored and proud of our talented team and the tremendous work they have put into this unique issue. I would like to thank Jessica Lowenthal and the staff at the Kelly Writer’s House who made this year’s issue possible with The Creative Ventures Fund, as well as my incredible board of directors for their unmatched leadership and for trusting my guidance along the way. I would also like to thank co-founder and my former co-editor Eleanor Shemtov for her dauntless mentorship which prepared me for this years success. These last four years with t-art have been an immense privilege and opportunity to see our incredible team of students stepping outside their comfort zones. As I hand over the torch to t-art’s future leaders, I leave one piece of advice: be not afraid of the unknown. None of this would exist without the willingness to take on unseen horizons and take the risk of failure. In Zen Buddhism the concept shoshin refers to a beginner’s mind, an attitude of openness and eagerness to learn. My advice is to embrace this. Do not let fear obscure the potentiality of the unknown. Amazing things can happen when you choose to act from a beginner’s mind and are open at any moment start anew.

Happy reading, and best wishes to the future generations of t-art.

Adrianna Brusie Editor In Chief