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Irene Ho Irene Ho Topics / Themes: Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan Mediums: Printmaking, video, photography, acrylic paint, watercolor To me, art is a form of communication, a way to convey the complexity of human emotion and social issues. As an artist, my primary concern is to develop aesthetic expression with a sympathy for society. In our globalized, rapidly advancing society, numerous social issues remain unseen. Art serves as the most approachable and prevalent medium, permeating through the media we consume daily, the newspapers we read, the posters our campuses post, and even the houses we live in. Artistic expression, integral to our daily experiences, serves as a powerful approach for artists to convey their ideas and messages, making critical issues more accessible to the public. In my artistic creation, I strive to uncover layers of identity, heritage, and memory, weaving together personal narratives with broader social commentary. Besides the exploration of self-identity, my artistic journey is also greatly inspired by the stories and rich heritage of Taiwan's indigenous cultures shared by my mother, transcending mere artistic pursuits to become a homage to tradition. My childhood memories filled with tribal customs, vibrant celebrations, and the vivid narratives of tattoo artistry have lighted a deep-seated passion for exploration within me. Through my artwork, I convey expressions with the essence of identity, with each brushstroke revealing a story. Employing traditional motifs and symbolic colors, I not only celebrate these cultures but also strive to initiate dialogues on cultural preservation in our rapidly evolving world. This journey is my contribution to ensuring the enduring presence of these ancient cultures in our collective memory. Through the use of various mediums, I invite viewers to join me on a voyage of rediscovery and reclamation. Selected Works

Ian O'Hara Ian O'Hara Topics / Themes: Teenagers today, technology, Asian American representation in fashion magazines Mediums: Printmaking (lino-cuts, screen printing, risograph), Mixed Media, Collage, Installation, Photography, Graffiti, Graphite, Charcoal, Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor, Colored Pencils Ian O’Hara is an artist and photographer based in New York City. Ian has been creating art since he was a child whose creativity was fueled by his grandparents. Ian uses mixed media to express his feelings on important topics. Growing up in Queens, Ian takes to the streets to find inspiration for his art. This is ultimately what made him pick up a camera. He fell in love with photography as he could document and capture the world around him, realizing it was another tool he had to express himself. Ianohara.co / @_ian_ohara Selected Works

Ada Simon Ada Simon Topics / Themes: Disability rights, queer rights, women’s rights Mediums: Printmaking (lino-cuts, screen printing, risograph), Collage, Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign), Graffiti, Charcoal, Ink, gouache paint Selected Works

Gray Baker Gray Baker Topics / Themes: Gender equality, feminism, the sexualization of teen girls Mediums: Mixed media, collage, installation, performance art, acrylic paint https://sites.google.com/view/graymakesart/portfolio / @gray.making.art Selected Works

Kaylee Christiansen Kaylee Christiansen Topics / Themes: Beauty Standards, Media, Sexism Mediums: Photography, collage @Kayleemakes_art Selected Works

Hannah Gao Hannah Gao Topics / Themes: Links between Asian representation, the first-generational experience, feminism Mediums: Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint My artwork is a window to me: my life experiences, thoughts, and dreams. Much of my work revolves around introspection; through each piece, I strive to bring these abstract personal concepts to life, creating a sense of intimacy that prompts the viewer to interpret and, better yet, relate. hannahgaoart.com / @yurtyobain (TikTok) Selected Works

Rise Rise, Hannah Gao Oil on wood, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

Genesis Genesis, Hannah Gao Oil on canvas, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

Unravel Unravel, Hannah Gao Oil on canvas, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

Sage Park Sage Park Topics / Themes: Feminism, LGBTQ+, Racial Justice, Abortion Rights Mediums: Mixed Media, Graphic Design, Charcoal, Ink, Acrylic Paint I care about these particular social issues because I’m a POC woman living the United States, meaning my rights and the rights of my communities are always going to come at a disadvantage. Through experiencing sexism and racism in various ways throughout my life, I’ve grown up knowing that my happiness and comfort won’t be important in the eyes of society, because of the way I was born. However, I also believe that as a first gen immigrant, I have a voice and I deserve a valuable standing within my work, which is why I do everything I can to create and make art voicing my life experiences as well as issues that I’m passionate about. Art has been the one consistent thing in my life as it’s given me it’s trials and tribulations, and it’s all that I have, so I intend to let it be my voice and my dream. @sxgee.png Selected Works

Painting Painting Abnormal, Kierra Reese Acrylic paint, 2023. Unravel, Hannah Gao Oil on canvas, 2023. Knife//Point, Hannah Gao Oil on canvas, 2023. A Place To Call Home, Hannah Gao Acrylic on wood, 2023. Browse by Artist Kierra Reese Hannah Gao

A Place to Call Home A Place to Call Home, Hannah Gao Acrylic on wood panel, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage