The Eyes
“My piece is about the feeling of vulnerability and social anxiety, about how it feels for me when I try to pass off that I’m fine and how I feel like anything I do, people will judge me, as if all eyes are on me.”
Hope and Justice
The Golden Fields
“The meaning of the piece represents prejudice and stereotypes always following the individual in the portrait, the individual being Hispanic and Latino. Instead of letting these stereotypes control their life the person keeps walking through the twists and turns of life’s road.”
Growing Flower Tree
“During the transition of coming back to school (in-person), I felt I lost my sense of balance which set me and my plants to wilt and burn a bit. Something that helped me bring back hope for the future was speaking affirmative words and phrases before leaving home and starting anything new.”
The Student Support System
“My idea focuses on an advantage of returning to school- the ability to connect with friends, and the support and relief friends can provide.”
broken glass
“The glass represents things falling apart and shattering but also being free and the toys relate back to a time when one was a child. My world feels like there isn’t the rule of gravity to hold it down in place but everything is in its own motion choosing to go whichever way it pleases.”
Space with Music
“Persolly, music is really helpful for me at school and other places because it has the power lighten my mood and condition.”
Bike
“In these hard times a way that I’ve coped with these times is riding my bike.”
A rainy day
“I chose to show my gratitude towards rain. Rain for many people including myself, is a very special thing, especially living in Southern California.”
Music
“This piece represents the power of music. Specifically, how it can take you to different worlds, somewhat becoming an escape from the stresses of reality.”
The Bloom of Hope
“I wanted to share how being around ture is a great comfort to me. I think it’s important to recognize the importance of appreciating ture, as well as taking care of it.”