Stepping Toward the Zone: A Possible Table at SerlingFest

 

Librarian on Trial, 2021

Whether the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation Facebook page approved this drawing I submitted (submitted for approval? 😉) or discovered it elsewhere, they recently shared it on their page with a black heart emoji, followed by about 100 likes and a handful of kind comments.  

I wrote back (DM) simply to say thank you, and from that small exchange came an invitation to potentially participate as an artist vendor at SerlingFest, an annual event held in Rod Serling’s hometown of Binghamton, New York.

The idea that some of my work- pieces inspired by The Twilight Zone episodes- could exist within a space that actively celebrates Serling’s legacy is both thrilling and humbling. I’ve since been in conversation with the organizers, and as of now, the possibility of having a table there feels very real.

What’s especially meaningful to me is that this opportunity sits right at the heart of two identities I’ve carried for years:

-Longtime Twilight Zone fan 


2011, when the entire DVD series I ordered arrived

-and Mixed media collage artist who uses storytelling, symbolism, and layered imagery to explore themes that resonate with me emotionally and culturally.

Binghamton is about five hours away from me, which means if this all comes together, I will officially be going into Road Trip mode. Right now, nothing is finalized beyond strong interest and early planning conversations. But even being in this stage has been energizing. It’s encouraging me to revisit my Twilight Zone pieces, imagine new ones, and to consider how fandom and creativity intertwine.

Whether I end up behind a vendor table this year or not, I’m already loving how art can truly open doors you didn't even know were there 💫 

Let’s Talk Zone

If you’re a fellow Twilight Zone fan, I’d love to hear from you:

-What’s your favorite episode?


-Have you ever created art, writing, or music inspired by the show?


-Are there themes from the series that still resonate with you today?







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