2025 Submissions
Monasteries of Reflection
This sculptural piece reimagines the iconic mountains and monasteries of East Asia as a vibrant, surreal landscape full of personality and symbolism.
Cheongsam Jewelry
I transformed my culturally significant clothing into wearable jewelry by using elements from chinese traditional dresses (cheongsam) I wore when I was a child and synthesizing them into a necklace and brooch.
Three Queens, Three Journeys
In a shared moment of unified celebration, each winner’s expressions tell unique stories.
Uganda Currency: We The Culture
This art project reimagines Ugandan currency as a vibrant celebration of the nation’s rich cultural heritage.
Monster City
Seeing the bodies of dead animals on the road reminded me of a scene in the novel series Warrior Cats.
My Herbal Household
This piece was drawn alongside a narrative that I had written about Chinese herbal medicine in the context of cross-cultural medicine.
Open heart
My painting depicts little, stylized versions of myself sitting in a realistic heart.
HANDS OFF!
Our piece, ”HANDS OFF!” is a visual commentary on the rise of U.S. legislation restricting women’s autonomy.
Raw reflections
My artwork is a striking collection of three expressive portraits, each showcasing unique emotional intensity.
Mental Space
“Mental Space” is an acrylic piece that examines societal restrictions on women. It explores the psychic landscape of a waitress, who dreams of her life in another universe.
Help
This artwork was inspired by an essay that I recently wrote in which the topic was about how even though people strive to show kindness and respect towards the ones they love, but because it is in the human nature to be cruel, people often act inhumane and emotionally harm the ones they love.