Fiction
A Million Times Smarter Than The Smartest Human. Runner-Up in Painted Prose Challenge.
This all started on one of those blazing hot New York days when the heat reflecting off the concrete and blacktop landscape turns the whole city into a convection oven full of disgruntled, sweaty people all rushing to get back inside. On days like that you can feel the parks breathing, exhaling their shade-cooled breath into the surrounding air. Yet, those verdant oases offer only a hint of the relief found from walking past some store with its huge glass doors open to the sidewalk on an avenue. One can’t help but feel a pang of guilt for enjoying a moment within untold cubic feet of ice-cold air-conditioned breeze blasting out onto the sidewalk.
By J. Otis Haas3 years ago in Art
Isle of the Dead. Runner-Up in Painted Prose Challenge.
“Papa?” Ada’s voice broke through a shallow and dreamless sleep. Mattias opened his eyes to a room no less dark than the space behind his eyelids. He reached for either the bedside lamp or for Miriam, before remembering he was sleeping on the couch.
By Steve Hanson3 years ago in Art
The Time Traveler's Dilemma
Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Porthaven, nestled amidst rolling green hills, a peculiar event unfolded that would leave an indelible mark on history. It began with a fortuitous mishap, as a humble time traveler named Eliza found herself inexplicably transported to the past, specifically to the workshop of the renowned Flemish artist, Quentin Matsys.
By Ammar Asmat Virk3 years ago in Art
Downfall
Tonight was the night she would kill him. She gazed from across the room, gripping a bejeweled hairpin in one hand. Without realising, she grasped it tightly, so tightly her knuckles were starting to turn white. The precious gem sparkled at one end, reflecting the shining silver and gold of her sumptuous tunic. At the other end: a sharp and deadly point.
By Jenifer Nim3 years ago in Art
Madam Reina Fleming on Life, Love, and the Chihuly Gardens and Glass Exhibits
This fictional story features the real-world art of Dale Chihuly. My cautious doctor means well. He put me on rainbow-colored pills and bedrest for a week, to begin today; however, on this splendid afternoon, I am indulging in all things autumn and brilliant Chihuly garden and glass exhibits. All are worth a few short breaths and the aches of time-worn joints. Have you ever experienced Chihuly masterpieces? An old lover, deceased, once described them as glass on fire.
By D. ALEXANDRA PORTER3 years ago in Art
"Brushes of Mirza Shabbir: Unveiling the Enigmatic Artist". Content Warning.
Historically, many artists have incorporated mysterious elements into their art. For example, the enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci has puzzled art enthusiasts for centuries, sparking numerous interpretations and theories. Salvador Dalí's surrealist works, such as "The Persistence of Memory," often feature dreamlike and bizarre imagery that elicits a sense of mystery and the subconscious.
By Pro. Mirza Shabbir3 years ago in Art
The Dance of the Dragon: A Tale Inspired by Zhang Daqian's 'Splashed-Color Landscape
In the heart of the Sichuan province, nestled between the towering peaks of the Qingcheng Mountains, lies a village untouched by time. This is the setting of our tale, a story inspired by the vibrant and evocative "Splashed-Color Landscape" by Zhang Daqian.
By SHENLANBAI3 years ago in Art
Blue Period
Jane examined the man. She couldn’t look away. The man's mouth had a slight upward curve, giving the appearance of pleasure, sitting with his wine and bread. But his eyes were empty. Bleak. Radiating coldness, Jane had the urge to hand him her coat, but fear stopped her. She worried his solitude and sadness were transactional.
By Laurel Messenger3 years ago in Art
