“A High Schooler’s Backpack demonstrates how it can be overwhelming to be in high school, especially in the upperclassmen years. As hard as it is, it is important to keep going and trying your best.”
“I drew two friends wearing masks walking toward the finish line and balloons with reminders of last year’s quarantine. They are happy to be together in person.”
“When I feel overwhelmed or anxious, I like to read a bit to get out of my head and out of my own world and into another. It isn’t always easy but I see a therapist to help me talk through my tough times.”
“There is polluted air in the sky, and mountains made of trash on the ground, with one shining bright green plant that survives and grows through all those circumstances.”
“I am inspired by migrant workers that work so hard to provide. Justice and equality for the migrants is crucial for getting them the quality of life they deserve.”
“The meaning of the piece was to give thanks to mothers. I depicted the piece in thermal radiation to show that the mother gives her child warmth, which also represents her love.”
“My submission tells my hopes for 2022. The idea was to visually show the world being fixed. I believe 2022 has a lot of potential to help everyone stay positive.”