Fall 2026 Full Issue

Illustrated depictions of our human past make history accessible and inspiring.The Solstice visualizes an interpretation of a local Jacksonville Indigenous site, excavated in the past by Dr. Keith Ashley and UNF students.The site's shell middens are arranged so that their tallest points align with the solstices.Through this piece, I wanted to show the intention and sense of community behind that design.I created this piece digitally in Procreate on my tablet, drawing on site maps and correspondence with Dr. Ashley to keep it as accurate to the available data as possible.I am an anthropology student and an artist.I have created illustrations for UNF's anthropology department, including archaeological site reconstructions, comparative osteological illustrations and logos for ethnographic films.As a budding archaeologist, I believe sharing findings with the public is part of the work.As an artist, I have the ability to share those findings in a way that is engaging and accessible.