Title: “And she still aches”, “A dialogue in the mirror”, and “Starting Again”

Artist: n.j.

Date Created: August, 1, 2026

Words from the Artist: “I am fueled by current state of the creative world in the age of AI. It has made me lean more into my own writing, and value my unique thoughts and perspective. These three poems are ones inspired by my life, specifically some hardships I faced when I was younger. I am in a much better place today, and I am grateful for the stories, art and music that helped me escape my situation for a brief moment. It's helped me keep going. Thank you for putting this showcase together, I will be excited to see it come together!”