Conceptual & Fine Art Finalists

This series is a love letter to marginalized communities—the absolutely brave and beautiful people who are too often overlooked, underestimated, or silenced. It’s for people of color, for the LGBTQA+ community, and for anyone who’s ever felt unseen. Through these portraits, I wanted to create something that says, “You are radiant. You are powerful. You are worthy.” These characters, inspired by the fantastical, embody a spirit of strength and beauty that shines through even the darkest moments. At a time when so many are fighting just to exist, this work is my way of saying: I see you. I celebrate you. You are not alone. Together, we are unstoppable.