Explore Doxa

Vanora’s latest project explores the glories of being human — both granular and grand. “Doxa” features 14 new paintings accompanied by 14 new poems. Check it out →

 
 
 
An abstract image with three shapes, blue, red then green.

Poetry & Paint

Vanora is an artistic collaboration between a poet and an abstract painter.

Our Story
Writings
Art Is Unnecessary
Art Is Unnecessary

If beauty has no utility, why do we seek it out?

Pictures of Nothing: In Defense of the Abstract
Pictures of Nothing: In Defense of the Abstract

What does abstract art accomplish, anyway?

Training Our Attention: Why We All Need Poetry Now
Training Our Attention: Why We All Need Poetry Now

In an age of distraction and endless scrolling, poetry can help us focus on what matters.

The Point of Poetry
The Point of Poetry

Why do people ultimately read and write poetry?

Studio Practice
Studio Practice

Take a look into Zach’s studio & creative process.

Project II: Forget | Remember
Project II: Forget | Remember

Introducing our latest project, featuring 10 new poems and paintings.

Commentary Essay III: Chosen
Commentary Essay III: Chosen

What does it mean to be free?

Commentary Essay II: Taken
Commentary Essay II: Taken

How do we cope with life’s many tragedies?

Commentary Essay I: Given
Commentary Essay I: Given

What can we learn from our natures?

Project I: Given. Taken. Chosen.
Project I: Given. Taken. Chosen.

Read about Vanora’s debut Project.

A photo of a Vanora print hanging on a wall in a gold frame.

Vanora Prints

Explore the latest press of Vanora prints, featuring high-definition paintings and poems from our debut project.

Shop Prints
Doxa 14: Prayer at Puget Sound

Doxa 14: Prayer at Puget Sound

Doxa 13: Parhelion

Doxa 13: Parhelion

Doxa 12: In Lieu of a Mural

Doxa 12: In Lieu of a Mural

 
 

No view from nowhere.