Readers,

This is a very special issue, dedicated entirely to the intersection of art, mental health, and coping. Art has always been more than what we see in a gallery; it is a vital tool that helps us reflect, reset, and connect with ourselves when words fail. At ArtSloth, we celebrate art not only as culture, but as a form of care.

• Hear from Obie Weathers, who discusses how making art from solitary confinement becomes an act of survival and resistance.