Margot Dermody’s abstract paintings and sculptures investigate the connections between human emotion and the natural world. Through layered opacity, translucency, and material transformation, her work explores memory, light, and the tension between minimal and overworked forms.

Kanako Togawa, a glass artist from Japan, merges the delicate qualities of glass with traditional Japanese ink to express complex themes of life, death, and the invisible presence of nature. Featured in AQ Volume IV, her works offer a rich exploration of memory and emotion, drawing inspiration from Shinto and Zen Buddhist principles. With an international exhibition record and a unique artistic perspective, Togawa’s work invites viewers to connect with nature in a profound and personal way.