Sharon Mollerus , “Crown Fountain, Chicago”

Clean is a construct; an aspiration more than an actuality, demanding as much scrutiny as that which we deem dirty. Each term requires criticality, and attempting to understand the world from broader contexts. Likewise, while we could use more rituals like the Roman’s annual Februa purification festival (from which I drew our theme) we could well abandon their plutocratic, militaristic ways.

Valentine’s Day has a similar, heavily-freighted history (a beheading or similar martyrdom, patrimony, Hallmark …). That said, I’d like to focus on more savory connotations. Next week’s theme is “sweet.” Send your unwatermarked, signature-less images by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m to tim @ perfectduluthday.com — 1000px at their largest dimension — along with title (if any), and URL of your website, Facebook page, Tumblr, Flickr stream, or Instagram.

Skyler Dickerson, untitled

John O’Neill, untitled

John O’Neill, untitled

John O’Neill, untitled

Elden Lindamood, untitled

Paul McIntyre, untitled

Paul McIntyre, untitled

Tim White, untitled

Kate Settergren, “Close up of Kiki’s Head with Snowflakes”

Shannon Hickok Cousino, “Sarah’s Closing”

Sarah Brokke Erickson, untitled