About L. C. Atencio’s Social Circle
L. C. Atencio is a prominent member of the Scribes of Vision, a private collective of contemporary poets, novelists, fine artists, and musicians dedicated to the serious pursuit of artistic excellence in the 21st century. Formed as a response to the increasing industrialization and homogenization of the arts by large corporate entities, the Scribes of Vision emerged as a sanctuary for independent creatives determined to explore new aesthetic frontiers and to uplift one another through mutual encouragement, intellectual kinship, and deep personal support.
Scribes of Vision
Rooted in shared values of equality, truth, and artistic authenticity, the Scribes of Vision stands as a quiet but confident force in today’s cultural landscape. The group believes in the intrinsic value of all people — rejecting all forms of discrimination — and affirms the equal worth of women and men, the freedom of the individual, and the importance of emotional honesty and self-exploration. Their work frequently centers on the overlooked, the unheard, and the unseen — bringing dignity, complexity, and visibility to people, stories, and perspectives often marginalized by mainstream systems of representation.
At the core of the group’s philosophy is a firm belief in individualism, where each artist is encouraged to follow their own path, free from the constraints of traditional, social, or economic expectations. The Scribes of Vision believe in the full freedom of the individual as a moral and creative right. They are unequivocally pro-democracy, standing firmly against fascism, totalitarianism, and any ideology that seeks to suppress human freedom, creative autonomy, or the dignity of choice. In this spirit, the group fosters an environment of dialogue, civility, and mutual respect — where each voice matters, and where new visions of beauty are shaped by authentic personal truths. Among its other leading voices is Nicolo Santilli, a distinguished member whose contributions reflect the group’s commitment to both artistic innovation and ethical integrity.
The members of Scribes of Vision uphold art as both a powerful means of healing and a vessel for joy, beauty, and emotional connection. While each artist within the group is fiercely individual, they are united by a commitment to originality, personal truth, and breaking away from conventions in favor of more authentic and emotionally resonant forms of expression. Their shared belief is that art can serve as entertainment, comfort, intellectual discovery, or simply as a deeply personal act of creation — with or without agenda.
Politically and ethically, the group stands firmly for democracy, peace, and human dignity. They oppose war, and all forms of authoritarian control. They believe that all people deserve to be loved, to be heard, and to be given a chance to flourish on their own terms.
In addition to creative writing and literature, the Scribes of Vision champions the full range of the arts, including visual art, performance, instrumental music, theater, film, and more. They honor the significance of education, history, and philosophy, believing that art must be in conversation with the larger human tradition even as it pushes into uncharted territory.
Through experimentation and self-reflection, the Scribes of Vision seeks to define new artistic standards — ones that reflect the emotional truths, spiritual depth, and lived complexities of 21st-century life. In doing so, they are not only breaking from what is commonly accepted as good art, but are actively working to create a culture of their own: A culture that prioritizes originality, civility, dialogue, freedom, and the power of the creative soul.