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This piece was created to show how America no longer identifies with the symbols they have used to represent the country. The statue of Liberty has been a symbol of freedom and inclusion for America for centuries but is valued no more by our current…

After learning how to use pastel in school, I wanted to create a piece showing how severe the smoke and damage was during the Palisades Fire. This piece is very personal to me since I have family in the LA area, and it made my anxiety surrounding…

As I walked to class early in the morning, I spotted a banana hanging from a prickly branch. When I used to live in California my mom used to take a photo of every banana peel, she saw.

Moving to college with celiac disease presented many challenges, especially when it came to finding ways to cook. This artwork is a collage of photos capturing the meals I’ve prepared—each one a testament to creativity, resilience, and the joy of…

After my first attempt at pickleball, I only managed to embarrass myself a little. As the equipment rested on the bright orange court, I found myself inspired to capture it in a drawing later.

In front of my home the trees started to bloom. On a late night walk home I hoped I could capture how excellent the view was.

I have always struggled with falling asleep, so I wanted to depict the opposite of my reality. I chose to represent myself in a womb-like dream space where I am floating in a comfortable state. I wanted to use a common symbol of sheep related to the…

This photo captures a small fruit stand nestled along the cliffs of Positano, Italy. As a tourist, I wandered, taking in the stunning views and tasting sun-soaked fruit.. But behind the stand is a person who sees that same breathtaking view every…

In the Bandarban Hill Tracts of Bangladesh, monkeys and farm animals are free to roam about. As this vibrant rooster crossed the street, a cyclist rang his bell, expressing his frustration with the bird. Of course, the bird did not seem to be…

This photo was taken on a rainy day in Chicago, where strangers hurried under umbrellas and raincoats, shuffling through slick sidewalks and puddles. Despite being a visitor, in the rain I felt an unexpected sense of home. Across the globe, we all…