ARIZONALAND 

"ARIZONALAND" was painted by Logan Maxwell Hagege, an artist whose work often captures the spirit and landscapes of the American Southwest. In this piece, we see a figure adorned in what appears to be a traditional blanket, standing amidst the stark beauty of the desert. It's impossible to ignore the history embedded in this scene. The Southwest carries complex histories of Native American communities, colonization, and cultural exchange. What does it mean to represent these histories through a contemporary lens? How do we balance reverence with a critical understanding of the past? Hagege's artwork evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. It also invites us to reflect on our relationship to the land, to each other, and to the stories we tell about who we are. This painting serves as a reminder that identity is not static.