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Recent Examples of plumbsWith her steadfast vision and the solid craftsmanship of the clothes, Trotter plumbs still waters to conjure a universe in which control and release coexist.—Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
The district spans a swath of Chicago’s South Side and the south suburbs.
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Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
The period, which spans four weeks leading up to Christmas, is reserved for prayer, reflection and preparation with themes like hope, peace, joy and love.
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Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026