2026 Submissions
Strung up by Envy
I wanted to depict the feeling of Envy in a new way- in the way I felt it.
Grumpy Dragon
I made this in my creative arts class and wanted to show the world what i’m made of.
Colors of Injera
My garment's inspiration was Ethiopian culture and cuisine, the place mats used in the skirt are hand painted and hand embroidered to make you think of the bright colors included in Ethiopian baskets.
Os Plantae
I wanted to represent the places I call home as well as my ethnic origins, but also include what has been a constant theme in my art this year, which has been bones.
Breathe In
I took the reference picture for my artwork on top of a mountain in Kyoto, Japan after a long hike.
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This piece was made with the intention of capturing how I view childhood experiences that I often feel nostalgic for.
The Hallelujah Mountains
This piece of art is one that Id been thinking about doing for a while.
I Was One Hell Of An Athlete
When students dedicate so much of their time to sports, after highschool/college, they don't have a path to follow and tend to be stuck in the past, since professional sports are incredibly selective.
My World in My Form of Words
This is a portrait of me, I choose to go in a more abstract way because it helped show my feelings and thoughts in a form of communication that feels the safest for me.
In the Greenhouse
Greenhouses have always fascinated me — although it's contained by four walls, all the rich verdant hues and leaves of every shape and size shine brilliantly in its own pocket of sunshine.
Misty Morning Hues on Tranquil Hills
I drew this watercolor from nature during cloudy mornings.
Fever Dream
This piece depicts how easily our minds can wander to anything and everything in the state of boredom, thoughts fleeting through our minds.
Fate of the Chondrichthyes
This piece represents how many feel as if they are a cog in the machine, rejected from the flow of social life if they do not conform to the corporate values of our system.