2026 Submissions
Veil of the Ancestral Spirit
This watercolor painting features a traditional Chinese mask partially revealed behind a soft, flowing drape.
My Mothers Journey
I wanted to illustrate my mom’s journey coming to the United States as a young girl who didn't know what to do and decided to migrate due to problems at home.
Holding on to home
My painting is a landscape painting of sandstone which is a type of rock at the marin headlands.
The Life They Lived.
My painting is a painting of breccia, which is formed when lava erupts explosively, causing pieces of rock to break off a volcano and scatter.
Market Stall
I wanted to capture the vibrancy and liveliness of all the miscellaneous items you may find at a market stall.
Corazón de Amor
This custom stamp I created was in honor of my mother who chose this design for me to carve out of a linoleum slab.
The Hunt of the Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR)
Inspired by the technical and the natural worlds of bioengineering, I draw inspiration from the "chimeric" nature of CARs to create a representation with both animals and machinery.
The Sun is the Brightest Star
This painting includes my cat, Sunny, who I think really appreciates the rendition. I had a lot of fun painting it.
Embrace Every Difference
I created this poster to emphasize the indifference that exists in our world today.
Romantic Pursuit
This piece is inspired by faces forming in places where they wouldn't normally be, and romantic imagery like the little doily hearts seen around Valentine’s Day.
DON’T GET PLAYED.
This artwork explores the idea of influence and manipulation and how easily people can become entangled in the presence of others.
Don't Even Think About It
With this piece, I chose to show the idea of climate change ignorance and what that looks like for different people.
The Cù Sìth
In Scottish folklore, the Cù Sìth (pronounced coo-shee and translating literally to "dog fairy") is a mythical hound, a servant of the fairies, and a harbinger of death.
My Celebration
As an American-born Chinese, there were times that I felt distant from my cultural community.
A Study in texture
In my work, I seek to capture the essence of the ephemeral, those fleeting moments we often overlook.
The Seaside is My Cradle of Memories
This piece marks many firsts for me: my first large-scale painting, my first time incorporating sand and sewing elements, and my first exploration of true abstraction beyond my usual figurative style.
Morphologies: Recasting Sicilian Icons
My project is a personal and cultural exploration rooted in my Italian heritage.
Presence in Light
In this painting, I explore the quiet drama of light and movement through the figure of a solitary cat.