Video & Visual Arts

Li’s Kitchen

By Vivien Li

Growing up as a daughter of resturant owners, I explore the shame of not having parents that could dedicate their time to me and the realization of the sacrifices they made for my happiness.

Deconstructed

By Kayla Wang

Welcome to deconstructed. — fostering a community that draws attention to mental health through creative writing and art & resources for marginalized groups.

The White Envelope with the Green Card

By Jazmine Florencio

I always took my citizenship status for granted. I never questioned my privilege until I saw someone around my age in the same situation my parents were once in.

Subway Scenarios and Sweet Surprises

By Olivia Wronski

A love story that begins in an impossible subway scenario that ends with a sweet surprise.

One Moment, Two Perspectives

By Arpitha Sistla and Sarah Zobel

For our submission, we chose to take a picture everyday (6:30 PM EST and 5:30 PM CST) of whatever was around us at the time. One moment, two perspectives.

The Naturalista(s)

By Ifeoma Okwuka

Two friends explore their shared personal connection with hair.

three generations of women: side by side

By Sophia Torres and Kara Freewind

We wanted to present our generational stories to look for connections across various women’s experiences throughout time. We compared the expectations our society imposed on women in our families, including traditions, female stereotypes, and norms.

The Blue Book

By Yasmin Zayed

Blue indicates many notions, more chaotically, heightening the euphoria and dysphoria of a relationship to the independent entity of nature. “The Blue Book:” encompasses a lesson learned from a peaceful world, the loudest voice.

He & She

By Marzia Afrin Seemat

One Girl… One Love… where did it lead her?

Negativity & Change-Making in Education

By Emma Kushnirsky

So often we spend the time we set aside in our mind for “activism” on negativity. But lately I’ve realized the need for the positive and negative — these essay and video excerpts.

吃飯 New York

By Sandy Tan and Claudia Marina

吃飯 (HEK-FAN) New York is a series of video essays that follows the format of an abecedary, documenting personal stories of food and culture between a pair of friends.