Colin Rafferty

The image captures a man looking off to the left, standing in front of a wall that is adorned with an intricate and abstract black pattern resembling dripping paint or ink. The man's name is Colin Rafferty. Person: The man is visible from the shoulders up, wearing glasses and a striped shirt. He is clean shaven. He has a small smirk. Wall Art: The background features an abstract pattern that resembles black paint or ink dripping down the wall. The pattern is dense and intricate, creating a visually striking contrast with the lighter color of the wall. Striped Shirt: The man is wearing a horizontally striped shirt, adding another layer of pattern to the image.

Colin Rafferty lives in Richmond, Virginia, and teaches nonfiction writing at the University of Mary Washington. He is the author of the essay collections Hallow This Ground (2016) and Execute the Office (2021).

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