2026 Submissions
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.
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.
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.
Three Poems
This series of poems embodies the dreamlike nature of time, existence, and memory.
tampon light posts
Originally made for a photography class assignment, this photo turned into a social justice piece as I kept building the set.
Underground Jesus
A while ago my friends and I decided to explore and photograph a long abandoned railroad tunnel.
Illuminated
In this image I captured the path of the light arcing through the air. It illuminates the contour of the girl's body and ends in a bird in flight.
Banana Bobsled
Created using a banana, paper cups, and mini figurines, "Banana Bobsled" is a whimsical photo that aims to capture the imagination of the viewer.
Trapped in Silence
“Trapped in Silence” shows the feeling of being unable to speak or express yourself.
Salineras de Maras
I captured this photo on a trip to Peru, visiting the “Salineras de Maras,” or salt mines, of Cusco.
Quantum Vortex
For this image, I wanted to create an abstract image that used long exposure and lights to make a scene that couldn't be seen in the real world.