drypoint monoprint; 10×10″ (image 6×6″)

“’Ultima Prex Ante Noctem’ presents a lone dove perched amid the crumbling ruins of a city as a visual meditation on the tension between destruction and hope. The ruined cityscape symbolizes the consequences of humanity’s choices—war, climate change, and moral neglect—while the dove stands as a fragile but persistent symbol of peace and divine promise. Included is the current timing of the Doomsday Clock, aimed to confront the viewer with urgency while offering a glimpse of redemption, reflecting the belief that even in the darkest moments, peace is not beyond reach, but it requires intentional action before time runs out.”

ARTIST BIO: Engaging local and global communities through art is the foundation of Jamie Schorsch’s personal philosophy and approach towards education. Jamie has taught students ages 5-adult with the Art Academy of Cincinnati, The Fitton Center for Creative Arts, ArtWorks, StreetSpark, Cincinnati Public Schools, and is presently employed by Oak Hills Local School District at Oak Hills High School. Schorsch is an award-winning artist who has participated in over 60 exhibitions regionally and nationally and is included in multiple publications.