Posted by Elana Evenden, Art Editor & Poetry Reader for 8.1
Art and literature are often paired together, specifically in the realm of a liberal arts major. Being well-versed in classic literature and art has always been something that many people hold to high regards and often use as a measure for someone’s intellect. However, when it comes to contemporary literature and art many people who defend the classics seem not to care. As art editor of Gandy Dancer for our Fall ’19 issue, I have been reflecting on just how important art is in a literary journal. Having worked on the Gandy Dancer team last year, I believe that the art helps add life to our journal. Looking through the art submissions is my absolute favorite part of the Gandy Dancer production process. It is so exciting to see students’ creative eye and work from all different areas of life among different SUNY Schools. Continue reading