2026 Submissions
Lin Chong, Snow Tramping
Across my life, I have heard many voices offer definitions of what a “Chinese-American” artist is, and like this composition’s hero, I am in the process of discovering my authentic self.
Dia de los Vivos
I chose to imitate several parts from my mentor poem, Dinosaurs in the Hood by Danez Smith.
Chopin Etude Op. 10 No. 4
My work is my performance of Chopin’s Étude Op. 10 No. 4, a piece that demands technical precision as well as emotional intensity.
The Touch of Life
Touch of Life represents the symbiotic relationship between an artist and their art. It is a take on Michelangelo's “The Creation of Adam” where God breathes life into Adam, the first man.
A Fleeting Moment
My mom smiles as I come up to take a photo of her, embarrassed and worried that she doesn’t look good.
Your time to go
“Your time to go” is a duet inspired by the themes of loss, grief, and despair that accompany parting.
The Performance
What does it mean to perform? Throughout American pop culture, countless elements have been borrowed from other cultures and reshaped to fit mainstream taste.
Cindy Undead
My 2d hand drawn animated film “Cindy Undead” follows a mysterious supermodel, Cindy Devereux, who constantly falls apart and sews herself back together until the breaking point.
Split Self
This word demonstrates the gap in how people often carry thoughts and feelings that they do not show.
Zip-tie Portrait
Through this project I communicate the impact of the recent ICE raids in the US on immigrants by creating a portrait out of zip ties.
How to Hold Your Hand
"How to Hold Your Hand" embodies the feeling of really liking someone but having no idea what you're doing.
A Kid’s Future
This work is about how kids find a way to make their dreams a reality in the best way they know.
Hello, World
In "Hello, World," I leave the version of myself who holds the paintbrush unfinished.
Mom, What’s for Dinner?
Having found inspiration in the effects of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster on Japan’s fishing economy, I created my work with hopes to highlight how some of its impacts relate to the bigger prevalence of deteriorating food quality and pollution in the present day.