I’ve always struggled with feeling comfortable in my identity because of the way my hair looks compared to those around me. It’s caused me a lot anxiety and stress. Over time though, I have learned that my hair is a part of me. My film shows the ways I have come to be more comfortable in my skin. Seeing my mom with her own unique hair and talking with others who share the same feelings has allowed to me to realize I’m not alone.
My artwork focuses on the lack of educational opportunities for young farmworkers. I wanted to represent themes of education, health/environmental issues, and social justice for farm workers. As a Latina, I want to highlight some of the struggles in my community and facing people my age.
My entry is a person who plays the violin and it helps her relive stress and develop New talents.
I chose to draw this person because I play the violin too and it helps distract me from all of my stress.
It was challenging and used colored pencils and markers. I found it difficult to blend the face and the violin, but I did it.
My art represents music’s function as a coping mechanism through escapism, as seen in the bar-like shadows that are imposed upon the woman playing piano. When a person feels trapped, they might look towards music as an outlet for their emotions as well as to cope with reality. To many people, listening to music brings hope and joy to a life they might find otherwise dull, and it fills us with the courage and strength we need to surpass our limits and live our lives to the fullest.
This entry is called Music and Mental Health. I drew a girl who was being consumed by negative thoughts, but once she put on the headphones and turned on some tunes, the light fought through the dark. This drawing relates to the topic because I believe music has massive impacts on your mental health. When you listen to something you like, it can give you a sense of calm and collectiveness, music can help you gather up your thoughts and get you back on track. Whether it be a cheerful song, or a sullen song. As the girl relaxes and falls asleep to the music, the hope fights off the negative feelings.
Sometimes we have to take things a day at a time, and for many people the melodies of their favorite songs are the reason why they persevered to tomorrow. Some days, it’s a battle to make it to see the sunrise of the next. For many, they use their headphones to run to tomorrow. Your mental health does need to be noticed, but I believe that sometimes a motivator to make it to the next day is more crucial. You shouldn’t ignore your mental health or any signs, but it’s okay to turn to an anchor, such as music, to make it to tomorrow. Because tomorrow will be better.
This poem tells the story of a restless traveler who is driven by an unquenchable thirst for adventure and discovery. Rather than seeking wealth, power, or comfort, they are guided by an inner light—representing courage, curiosity, and the desire to explore the unknown.
The traveler journeys through various landscapes, from deep forests and stormy seas to golden cities and untamed wilderness. They face hardships, including storms, battles, and isolation, but their determination never wavers. Unlike those who settle down or seek security, they are destined to keep moving, learning, and evolving.
The poem suggests that some people are born with an innate need to wander, to seek meaning beyond the ordinary. It ends with an invitation to the reader: if they, too, feel the call of adventure, they should embrace it and become part of the timeless “song” of those who refuse to be confined by limits.
Ultimately, it’s a poem about the spirit of exploration, the beauty of the unknown, and the courage to follow one’s own path.
My entry represents different civil rights issues that impact me, my family, and my friends. I wanted to symbolize that people and peaceful protests make their mark on the world in order to help others come together and fight for human rights. I also wanted to show that the road has been rough and these issues aren’t going away but that doesn’t mean we should ever stop fighting for what’s right.
I designed this to show how powerful music you love can affect you. In the context of this artwork, it depicts a girl working at a fast food chain. Everything around her is grey and boring, but once she listens to music it empowers her to keep going.
This piece was greatly inspired by the 2024 election and the way our human rights as women are declining. My piece reflects that idea of women fading away to being treated as second class citizens. It also represents the reality with the wrong man coming into power that will continue this shift back in time. I would say this piece properly represents the injustice that is taking place right now. I hope this makes us women feel unified and rise up in a difficult time.