Morgan Robles News Today

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Mx. Morgan Robles is a surreal artist and illustrator most known for their depictions of animals and nature with macabre themes—and is the Mercury's cover artist of the week. Their personal work is often focused on their own journey with mental health and gender identity; the cycle of life, death, and decay; and environmental concerns. In our interview, we discuss witchcraft, horror movies, and the power of not giving a damn. MERCURY: Do you remember...

Meet this week's Artist of the Week.