Pith – {The Heart of}{the Essence} is a zine by Victoria artist Charlotte Cynthia Walton, aka C.C. Walton. The zine highlights works from Charlotte’s sketchbook, scans from 3 dimensional paper sculptures and paper cut-outs.

“At present my work is very internal. A direct correlation with deep inner conflict. Conflicting inner voices have been brought to the surface through self inspection. I have felt the most doubtful about my creations than I have ever been. Fear can be a very strong hold fast.”

“Resolving it has not been easy. I find that my inclination to draw is quickly stopped by old pain. Addressing this has not only been slow but I have had to retrain my unwillingness to be patient with myself. Many of my drawings of late represent these aspects of each emotion I encounter. Instead of relating to others pain as I have done in the past I am learning that it is my own deep turmoil. I have also learned that I am allowed to speak about it without fear.”

“My work recently might just include my own face. As opposed to the animals I always revert to drawing. I have learned that art is not about feeding my ego. I have stopped trying to inflate it. I have stopped trying to push it. To make it the most relevant work in the world. Now when it comes through me it is very pure. I have not been traveling out in the world, selling my work abroad, showing abroad as I used to do. I have been on a journey deep within. Roads I use to dare not look at are being realized.”

“Let me take you inward.”

“Let me show you my heart.”

Available from Anteism

Charlotte Cynthia Walton, aka C.C.Walton, is a Victoria-based artist.

Anteism is a Canadian arts publisher showcasing visual artists through publications such as artist books, zines, exhibitions, collaborative projects, and limited edition art prints. The Anteism logo is a blank canvas, an unspoken speech bubble, a transparent medium for artists to communicate in the way they personally communicate — their art. The goal of Anteism is to offer support to Canadian artists and a platform to share their work.

Anteism’s roots were developed while curating collaborative art projects and exhibitions. Since 2003 the focus has slowly grown towards arts publishing. Art publications and limited edition prints are now the main focus of the organisation. Anteism publishes books in the format of artist monograph, handmade artist books / zines, graphic novels, comics, and illustrated fiction.