2026 Submissions
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.
Carnations
I created this piece for my Portuguese teacher who showed me what an everyday citizen can do when fighting for their dreams.
Tranquil Canyon
This Chinese Painting, Tranquil Canyon is created using traditional techniques used to portray expansive and vast landscapes.
猫の目 (The Cat's Eyes)
「猫の目」 (Neko no me), or “The Cat’s Eyes” in English, is a three-page manga (Japanese-style comic) short story about a cynical cat and a bullied child with a vast capacity for kindness.
Serendipitous
While creating this painting, I was reflecting on my past not-so-fun experiences with scoliosis, and the many surgeries it took to stretch and straighten my spine once again.
Our Burden
This piece is a reflection of extreme global industrialization and the effect it has on the younger generation.
The enchanted dragon
With this piece, I wanted to remind the audience how beautiful imagination can be.
Fri “end” ship
This piece is based on the airplane board game, but it’s really about friendship.
Azure giantess
I used a variety of markers and ballpoint pens to highlight certain parts of the piece, using markers to represent a sort of blue hue around the character.