2023 Submissions
The Cloying Milk
He leans towards the abstract in his writing and often finds this more easily expressed in poetry rather than prose. This particular poem is an artistic explanation of a personal situation that he has otherwise had trouble encapsulating.
The New! The Best! POCS!
The New! The Best! POCS! is a story about the newest VR console on the market. It’s for the most privileged to be placed in the eyes of someone of color. I was inspired to make this story based on the experiences of many black and brown men alike. So I made a satirical piece on those experiences.
Trans Death as Life
This poem was inspired in part by the death of Leelah Alcorn, a trans teenage woman who died by suicide as a result of her parents' constant abuse. While writing this poem, I thought about my own experience as a trans Christian and the spirituality and pain of one's own bodily imperfection.
For Other Voices
I wrote my poem on child victimization the night I lost my dog, my best friend and companion. While in a devastated and vulnerable state, I felt the need to write for others in distressed states.
When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
This is my rendition of a song by Bruno Mars. I really like this song so I decided to cover it.
Counting up to Zero
Ink stains commonly reside within the nooks of my palms and callouses line the soles of my feet.
What are the Consequences of Silence (Original)
This poem is a commissioned piece I wrote for the Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), which is this labor union for healthcare workers in California.
Flowers of Pyeongan (Original)
My artwork is the performance of improvised gayageum minyo using a 12-string sanjo-style gayageum.
Violin Concerto by J. Sibelius
The piece I played is the Violin Concerto in D minor, 1st movement by Jean Sibelius.
Sonata Op. 31 No. 2 Arr. L. Beethoven
"This piece is Beethoven's Sonata in D minor, op. 31, no. 2 "The Tempest"
Etude Op.8 No.12 by A. Scriabin
I have learned the Scriabin Etude op. 8 no. 12 since October 2022. I have spent two months before then learning the piece, and receiving instruction to aid this process.
Cello Concerto No. 1 in Eb Major, Op. 107, I. Allegretto by D. Shostakovich
This is an excerpt from the first movement of the Shostakovich Cello Concert in Eb Major.
Violin Concerto No. 2 by Wieniawski
Artwork is a way to express one's deepest and most emotional expressions.
Alto Saxophone Concerto in E-flat, Op. 109 by A. Glazunov
My performance is an excerpt from the Glazunov Alto Saxophone Concerto in E-flat, Op. 109.
Chanson Dans La Nuit by C. Salzedo
At the end of every year, my harp teacher encourages us to videotape ourselves playing our pieces that we’ve learned.
Marimba Concerto by S. Golovko
It’s a beautiful and emotional concerto composed by Mr. Sergei Golovko.
A Moth to a Flame
Exploring my creativity allowed me to figure out how I want to present myself.
The Boy in the Attic
This the prologue of a fantasy novel I have been working on for several years.
