2026 Submissions
Rotary Furnace
If you've lived in San José for a little while, you might recognize this painting/drawing of a mercury refinement furnace nestled in Quicksilver park.
Whispers of a Peaceful Earth
Creativity is the ability to see the world in new ways and express those ideas through something meaningful.
Birthday car ride
This is an illustration of two of my close friends on the drive to my birthday party in Santa Cruz a couple of years ago.
Denim Tote Bag
In a world filled with rampant consumerism, I try to minimize the waste of my old items.
Right Person, Wrong Time
This art piece depicts what happens when two people meet at the wrong time.
The Shape of Valor
This piece showcases heroes throughout history, ranging from religious figures to comic book stars, politicians, protesters, and musicians.
Crochet Floral Bouquet
This crocheted flower bouquet is one of twelve pieces in my portfolio.
Stars in the Sea
What happens when a daring space explorer faces an unexpected mishap and plummets straight into the sea?
mizukiberg's cravings
I created this piece because my dog is very dear to me. I wanted to capture him being hungry all the time, even after a full meal.
From their tomb, a million bones over a million stones, to seal our doom
I created this piece of artwork using a wide variety of materials at home and from my ceramics class.
LOOK FOR THE S/GNS
‘LOOK FOR THE S/GNS’ is my representation of suicide and self-harm awareness.
Impressions
When looking through my old elementary photos with my dad, we came across a picture of us walking into school and passing a mother-daughter duo that we immediately realized was one of my close friends and her mom.
Summer Time Sky
This piece portrays a calm and introspective moment drawn out of this watercolor style.
Peeled at Last
For a long time, I didn’t talk much… not because I couldn’t, but because I was uncomfortable.