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July's Theme is Treasure 

Treasure takes many forms, both physical and intangible. Yours may be a ring that has been passed down to you from your ancestors. A hidden spring of water in a parched land. The budding, implicit trust of a new friend. New photographs of the wider galaxy, full of iridescent swirls of matter and light. The ruins of a people from a faraway time and place. 

Our instinct is to clutch them tightly. We seal our treasures in glass cases, to preserve them from time's decay, to display them as testaments to our worth. We fear their loss, yet in this fear, we lose our ability to cherish them. We must soften our grip and magnify our time spent in their presence, precisely because nothing will stay with us. Eventually, even crown jewels will pass into dust. 

What happens when we expand what we treasure beyond the rare, the beautiful, and the precious to the ordinary and the unnoticed? Even graffitied poetry on the side of a bus stop is a relic of someone who had passed through there, leaving traces for future archaeologists to excavate. What treasures can only you discern?

Our Brisbane chapter chose this month’s exploration of Treasure, Spectator Jonze illustrated the theme, and Mailchimp is presenting the theme.      

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Spectator Jonze
Meet our Treasure illustrator, Spectator Jonze! Spectator Jonze, also known as Dusky Jonze (for photography) and Jaguar Jonze (for music), is the artistic moniker of Deena Lynch, a versatile and boundary-pushing artist. With her multifaceted identities, Lynch explores the depths of human experiences and the complexities of mental health through her vibrant portrayals. Using her alter egos, Lynch delves into the realms of self-discovery, unearthing hidden truths and challenging societal taboos. Explore more of Lynch’s favorite works.
 
Natalia Garcez's pawphabet
Natalia Garcez’s gets inspiration and energy from her pets. During lockdown, spending time with her three fur friends and the plants in her apartment gave her the motivation and grounding to create beautiful things. She illustrated the pawphabet — an alphabet where each letter is composed by cats and plants. This project is her personal treasure. Sift through more gems like Natalia’s in our Treasure syllabus.
Music discovery has always seemed a lot like treasure hunting. For DJ Jim Q, the shift to abundantly digital music no longer holds the same thrills as record diving. But these monthly themed playlists are a catalyst for his musical discovery — and we are the lucky beneficiaries. Sonic rewards await your discovery in this month’s Treasure playlist.
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I made this newsletter with the windows open and the breeze wafting in, feeling receptive and tender to the world. (Thank you to everyone who came on my Reverie FieldTrip with Christine!)

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