2026 Submissions
Cloth Has No Gender
This piece is a figure drawing of one of my favorite music artists over the last few years of exploring my identity, Conan Gray.
Rhetorical Landscape
Rhetorical Landscape is a series of literal interpretations of three idioms—Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Curiosity Killed the Cat, and To Stir Up a Hornet's Nest—and a story formed by connecting them.
There Is Still Time
I wanted to convey with my drawing the space someone feels as if they’re in when experiencing social anxiety; a claustrophobic, solitary and harsh environment.
Creature of Thought
Do you ever get so lost in your mind that it feels like nothing else exists?
Fifty-One Stories
This collection of artist trading cards captures a series of miniature snapshots consisting of portraits, emotions, symbols, and moments of creative play.
Breaking Free
Breaking Free expresses not being able to reach your goals because of setbacks or being physically restricted.
The Ski Queen
This artwork is inspired by Eileen Gu (谷爱凌), a champion skier representing China, whom I admire for her intelligence, perseverance, and dedication.
Eastern Dragon
I made this piece of artwork two years ago, and it was the first time I had experimented with making a dragon that was not western-based.
Cardboard Knight Close Helmet
Over 9 days, this piece was created from 2 cardboard boxes, glue, and a lot of tape.
The Catcher in the Rye
The artwork was a visual representation of the events and messages in the book The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.
Decay of Opulence
This piece explores the fragility of financial security, depicting a memory of abundance slowly consumed by time and decay.