2023 Submissions
A Look Back
This piece, titled "A Look Back", explores the daunting feeling of growing up.
Crystallized
Through dimension and unique glazing, I was able to explore divine feminine beauty, promoting normalcy of “imperfection”.
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
I made this drawing of mountainous scenery during art class at school.
Thoughts While Dead
My artwork revolves around human fallibility and overall human nature. An important part of human nature is death.
Save Me From This World
My artwork is based off of struggles I've dealt with as a young teenager, I struggled (and still struggle) with body dysmorphia and insecurities, so I drew what it felt like to be 15 and in a generation (generation z) where looks seem more important than personality and where "pretty privilege" is more recognizable than humanity.
A Reminder to Bloom
I really like the quote "Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace”, because I think it is important to persevere until we can thrive under any adversity.
An Unattended Growth
This drawing is meant to embody my landlord’s ignorance towards the living conditions of his apartments.
Post Rain Glow
When I was on the highway I saw a similar scenery and I liked the contrast of the yellow sunlight against the dark blue clouds.
lucky scars
My piece, titled "lucky scars," is an effort to chronicle both my parents' and my experience as Vietnamese-Americans.
Unowned Time
When I suddenly realized that my time no longer belongs to me but transformed into the company’s profit Under the attraction of infinite-generated post apps, I felt deceived:
Winter's Rose
This illustration was inspired by some of the experiences in my own life, but was mostly based off of the circumstance a relative of mine was going through.
Betta Fish
The betta fish is a wonder that is both breathtakingly beautiful and fiercely territorial.