Emilee Papa’s embroidery art weaves together emotions and personal healing, creating intricate representations of beauty from the macabre. In AQ Volume IV, she shares her journey from pandemic hobbyist to self-taught artist, using textiles to navigate the complexities of depression, creativity, and self-expression. With each stitch, she explores the power of the grotesque to heal and inspire, pushing the boundaries of what embroidery can convey.

Duwenavue Sante Johnson, an artist whose work intertwines hand embroidery and painting, reflects on cultural heritage, personal transformation, and community resilience. Featured in AQ Volume 4, her unique pieces explore the strength found in reconstruction and the beauty of fragmented stories. Through her delicate yet powerful approach to textiles and mixed media, Johnson's art invites viewers to engage with the transformative power of art, history, and identity.