Artworks Published In Volume 3, Issue 1:

“Wake Up”
Artist Statement: Waking up to communities in Minneapolis killed by the state.
Inkwash
12 in x 9 in
2026

“Heroes in Our Streets”
Artist Statement: Record what is happening to us
Preserving evidence 
Of atrocities
10 in x 4 in 
2026 

Matt Laux is a father, chef, and artist living in Iowa City. Working with watercolor and ink, and also chalk art, Matt finds joy exploring natural and reflective worlds. When not painting, Matt enjoys cooking over the fire in a makeshift outdoor kitchen with friends and family