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Organic Figures, Kaylee Christiansen Photo collage, colored gesso, wood panel, 2022. This piece is an exploration of collage using juxtaposition and positive and negative space. Throughout this collage I focused on the fashion industry and how women are picked apart for having different features than the beauty Standard. To explain this idea further I used organic shapes from magazines like vogue, Prada, and women's health altering them to represent how they continue to be pulled apart even if they are in a famous catalog. See the Artist Request Usage

American Baggage, Kierra Reese Watercolor, graphite, collage, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

The Biker at Raohe Night Market, Matthew Yu Maobi, gouache, paint marker, white ink, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

Sink, Dana Colston Found sink, dremel, sander, mallet, muriatic acid, 2024. Over the course of my childhood, I spent countless hours at the dentist to treat my lack of enamel on my teeth. To recreate this, I damaged a sink, taking off the top layer and exposing it for the acid to be able to corrode it. See the Artist Request Usage

Beauty Standards I am not the beauty standard, Kierra Reese Watercolor, graphite, collage, 2023. point of view (sitting in the basement), Gray Baker Acrylic on canvas, 2023. Weathered, Patrick Jung Film and animation, 2023. Organic Figures, Kaylee Christiansen Photo collage, colored gesso, wood panel, 2022. Browse by Artist Kierra Reese Gray Baker Patrick Jang Kaylee Christiansen

Misguided, Merritt Crumpton Quilt, acrylic paint, embroidery thread, band-aids, candy wrappers, 2020. See the Artist Request Usage

Jiao Xing (Heart to Heart), Irene Ho Watercolor, poster color, 2023. In this artwork, I utilize a saturated color palette and overlapping hand gestures to cultivate a warm atmosphere that resonates with the close-knit community spirit intrinsic to Taiwanese indigenous people. The intentional use of a faded background imparts a dream-like quality to the image, subtly invoking the indigenous tradition of sharing, where the interconnectedness of hands symbolizes a culture deeply rooted in communal bonds and the collective spirit of togetherness. See the Artist Request Usage

the beginning and the end and everything in between, Ada Simon Gouache, suede laces, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

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

Breakfast at Fu Hang, Matthew Yu Maobi, oil pastel, watercolor, gouache, fountain pen, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

726 photos of my cat, Iris Fu Photography, 2023. See the Artist Request Usage

Unseen Ancestry, Irene Ho Acrylic, 2023. Mirroring the theme explored in the preceding artwork, this piece delves into the journey of identity discovery. The chaotic maelstrom of brushstrokes and glitch-like color blocks captures the internal strife and fragmentation experienced in the quest for a unified identity amidst life's intricate complexities. Symbolically, the predominant red hue punctuated by subtle hints of blue and green, signifies both the indigenous communities' symbolic color and the blood that ties individuals to a conflicted heritage, inviting contemplation on the unawareness of many Taiwanese regarding their indigenous bloodline and the potential for internal conflict and violence within the struggle for self-discovery. See the Artist Request Usage