My drawing depicts a cartoon-like plane crashing into a childhood favorite character of mine, Pochacco.

I drew a stuffed toy I got on vacation when I was around eight, and a snare drum; I began playing percussion when I was four.

The feeling of not being truly a part of my own family due to traditionalism throughout my childhood and in my present teenage years cannot be solely explained in words, so I’ve decided to express myself and seek answers through complexities in mark making and the use of color.

This is an oil painting I made to celebrate my Father’s 61 birthday even though he said he didn’t want anything.

Growing up, children are exposed to the romanticized idea of love and shielded from its imperfections.

My artwork shows my prediction on how humans will evolve over the years.

I’ve attempted to illustrate how I feel when I get paranoid.

To create this piece, I first took a hammer to a mirror, shattering it then pouring resin over it to keep each piece secure.

This artwork is of a tiger mask. It represents that people put on a strong face even when they are hurting inorder to not show emotions.

When you find yourself hopelessly alone, you might imagine a version of yourself that fits in.

It’s hard for men in this day and age to show emotion.

This piece took around 9 hours.

This artwork represents a studio of sorts, full of miniature art supplies I created and customized.

As a newcomer from Guatemala, my art explores the emotional journey of separation from my family, especially my mother, and the sense of isolation that comes with adapting to a new culture and language.

This piece is about a girl who’s around the age of 13.

A visual representation of two identities — American and South Asian — coexisting through an array of foods.

I created a realistic portrait of a cat using value, space and line.

I used colored pencils on toned paper, drawing the shoes I was then using to play for my school team.

This piece is my complete reimagination of the iconic Batman as a more stylized and unapologetically badass figure, envisioned as if he emerged from a vivid dream.

Flowers should be allowed to bloom naturally, embracing their beauty in their own time.