2025 Submissions
Beauty Revealed Through Struggle
My artwork, ”Beauty Revealed Through Struggle” was created using colored pencils on a piece of brown paper adding to the naturalistic style of the work, conveying my theme of ambition, especially family connections/history due to the life experiences my grandma has encountered. telling her many stories through her hands.
Winds of Community
This past winter, I participated in an international service trip that brought art classes to students in Thailand.
Self-Portrait
“Self-Portrait” reflects the duality of my identity as a Chinese, Indonesian, and Taiwanese artist.
Rogue - X-Men
Rogue has always been one of my favorite X-Men, her struggles and way she views her powers differ from many of the other X-Men, as they end up being more of a curse than a gift most of the time.
Trash in Space
This piece is about how we taint the world around us without trash, even corners of the world that shouldn’t be touched by us.
Virtual Realities
As internet usage continues to rise, face-to-face connection is slowly being replaced by online interaction.
The Thread
For this piece I wanted to explore being a woman in terms of domesticity, familial duty, and confinement.
Golden Blonde
This digital painting is an ode to my childhood, reflecting the pure joy and freedom I experienced as a young child. In the artwork, I’m depicted playing in the grass, my small figure full of life and wonder.
Life’s Fragile Tapestry
I am very interested in learning more about the interwoven connections between human and nature.
Women Consumed, Used, and Recycled
This piece, a maid’s dress crafted from disposable plastic takeout bags, is inspired by my mother’s invisible efforts of bagging Chinese takeout.
Floral Arrangement in Pastel
A colorful interpretation of a bouquet of flower I received on my birthday.