2025 Submissions
Buddha blessed this beat
This piece takes a delve into the complexity of the human mind, body and soul by illustrating the fragmentation through the representations we see in our everyday life.
Sipping an Oat Milk Latte on a Terrace at 7:00 AM
My artwork aims to symbolize and celebrate the beauty that surrounds us every day.
so much love to give yet not enough room for my heart to beat
This piece of art depicts how I always have given so much of my love to everyone around me that on the outside I appear to be so sweet and caring all the time but on the inside sometimes it feels like i forget to take care of my own heart.
Childhood Memories
My drawing depicts a cartoon-like plane crashing into a childhood favorite character of mine, Pochacco.
Traditional Perplexity
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.
Heart-Shaped Bouquet
Growing up, children are exposed to the romanticized idea of love and shielded from its imperfections.
Evolution of the Digital Age
My artwork shows my prediction on how humans will evolve over the years.
Reflection Pool (Narcissus)
To create this piece, I first took a hammer to a mirror, shattering it then pouring resin over it to keep each piece secure.
Masked face
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.
The Conversation
When you find yourself hopelessly alone, you might imagine a version of yourself that fits in.
Time and Fear of Not Seeing my Family.
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.
Conglomeration
A visual representation of two identities — American and South Asian — coexisting through an array of foods.