jrowe

The Phantom

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The Phantom of the Opera was was outcast from society and forced underground. Throughout the story, in seeking justice, he inflicts the pain he felt back onto others, creating a cycle of injustice. The story is both a critique of an intolerant society and a critique of those who view the world with an ‘an eye for an eye’ perspective.

Mourning Veil

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My piece is about the feeling of societal regression and the fear of losing safety and human rights.

Bring Me

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*** Content Warning: This written work contains mentions of sexual assault. *** My poem is about a girl who faces a traumatic event. My piece brings recognition to a serious topic, as well as justice and courage.

Symbols of Hope

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Having hope is very important in staying positive and lifting up others

If I Could Fly

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Monarch butterflies have always been my favorite and also represent the gratitude I have for my parents. They both came to the United States when I was very little and have always pushed to give me everything.

Doodle Dreams

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My piece is about how art has given me a space to be who I am and who I will be in the future. Drawing has been a huge stress reliever in my life and is also something I’m passionate about.

Solace

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I painted myself enjoying a leisure activity in my grandma’s house back in China. My piece demonstrates my cultural ties and my life experiences in a physical space, all of which make up who I am. Knowing that you will always have a place where you belong and people to look back to can be reassuring.

Grilled Memories

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My entry is a representation of moments with family that bring people together and impact how we become who we are as people.

Looking Within

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Looking within is about looking within yourself to see what kind of justice YOU can bring into the world.