2026 Submissions
Connected Lives
Dating back centuries, women have been idealized through art, but through that process they are removed of the very thing that makes them who they are; they are removed of their autonomy, their faults, their humanity.
Blossom In Cashmere
I created this as a method of expressing my own thoughts about individualism in a society inherently based upon tradition and meritocracy, and seeing ourselves through this lens.
The Show Must Go On
I put on a show for the world to see: childishly cheerful and bold under the spotlight.
Holding on to Flight
Our desire to protect and hold on can quickly fester into something much more murky; what happens when the subject itself rejects you?
Nature's Imperfections
I chose to paint a photo that I took in Oregon, where I admired the beauty of a hilly landscape around me. I realized that the beauty was made up of thousands of imperfections that worked together to create one vast countryside, composed of small deformities collaborating to become a remarkable scenery.
The Shape of Tenacity
In this study, I examined how light is affected by a restricting object like a mesh. In order to emphasize the light, I used white conte on black paper.
Partner in Crime
This work is inspired by drama series’ like The X Files, that consist of a main duo who work as partners.
Freedom and Liberty For You Not me
This painting represents the social injustice women lived in during the past.
Just maybe
”Just Maybe” is a depiction of what could be if someone could step out of their comfort zone.
Stakeholders
In a world shaped by conflict and snap judgments, this work redirects the viewer's attention to what truly matters: the earth and the younger generation.
Blanket Fort
Blanket Fort is an installation piece inspired by the childhood forts my sister and I used to make.
How I am Now
I made this painting in one sitting to cover up what was previously on the canvas.
Revelation
Revelation grew out of a slow, hands-on process that started with making my own tools through OakGall Inc.
What Lies Ahead
While working on this self-portrait, I attempted to capture the complex look held in my features, a mixture of being aware in the moment yet also lost in thought.
Self Portrait of Me
This self-portrait is of me in my own art style, featuring a blocky background.