2026 Submissions
In Preparation
"In Preparation" portrays how habitual rituals women perform in the mirror spiral into controlling standards to live up to in order to be seen as “enough” within a culture that relentlessly defines and polices beauty.
No Fucks to give
"No Fucks to Give" is a functional ceramic bowl that is both microwave safe and Dishwasher safe.
Through My Eyes
When visiting the Maui Marine Center, I was shocked to learn that thousands of whales are killed annually for profit.
Still Life
This still life combines living and nonliving elements to capture the life and decay of nature.
Transcending Borders
In this print, I tried to find a way to represent the cultures from both sides of my family — I decided to depict this by showing the way that our culture has transcended maps and mixed together.
Tripartite
This triple overlapping self-portrait uses the colors that make phone screens light up: red, green, and blue(RGB).
Between You and the Screen
This piece reflects on the moment where human instinct meets digital design.
Friendship
A union between me and my best friend Zola is displayed through the energetic color and silliness of the portrait.
School of Fish
This piece is a vivid illustration of the most diverse environment I myself have encountered: school.
The Stippled Resident of Morro Bay
Creating this work required lots of patience and precision.
Dreams of a Worm
Dreams illuminate youth, but do they hold up in the face of stark reality?
I'm sure shes empty
I was experimenting with my art and really wanted to try charcoal again after a few years of hating it because of its messiness.
Salt Self-Portrait
This was a final for an IB project in which my theme is emotion and portraiture.
Quiet Dreams in a Broken Age
From childhood, we’re raised on fairytales and stories to comfort us and spark imagination.
Self-Portrait
This self-portrait allowed me to examine myself and capture my identity through painting.
Xaviersobased
This piece was inspired by my appreciation for Xaviersobased, and his massive influence on underground jerk music, as well as his influence on his young fans by being himself and not trying to portray a character like other underground rappers.