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Item is a digital painting submitted by Annie Zhang for the 2023 Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"This artwork relates to the line that separates us and technology, which continues to blur as time flows by. Most of its elements are up for personal interpretation, as every individual has their own separate, complex experiences with the steady advancement of human intelligence that more and more of us seem to depend on. Is it so unfortunate to live in bliss?.”

Item is a digitized painting submitted by María Belén Miguel for the 2023 Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest. This digitized painting would claim first place in the contest. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"This doll represents my ancestors. I’m an Argentinian living in Canada, and I was the first one of my family to go back to Bulgaria in 80 years, after my grandmother had to flee the war at 6 years old. This is a painting of a doll I bought for her, hoping it would bring back memories of her childhood in Bardarski Geran, Bulgaria."

Item is a digitized painting submitted by Emily Xiao for the Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest held in 2023. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"In this art work, I reinterpreted a traditional Chinese ink and wash piece, "Magnolia and Erect Rock." I sought to infuse it with a vibrant and innovative aesthetic. I used bold, saturated colours and employed a more expressive, textured brushwork technique using acrylic paints, a medium often associated with Western and global art traditions.

This creation stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of my Western and Eastern cultural identities, weaving a compelling narrative of contrasting upbringings and the ultimate embrace of cultural diversity.”

Item is a comic that was anonymously submitted for the 2023 Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"Through the perspective of a gay boy, Finding My Colours explores the difficulties of forming an identity in a heteronormative society. The story uses colour and form to universalize its emotionality, conveying meaning to readers of diverging experiences. While remaining a piece of queer solidarity, Finding My Colours also highlights the age-old question experienced by all people — who am I?”

Item is a digital painting submitted by Luciel Zeng for the 2023 Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest held. The description of the art piece is as follows:

""Fire Watch With Me” is a digital art piece depicting two queer lovers. Standing atop a cliff, the lovers watch their city- the place where they grew up, fell in love, and were cast out of- burn to ashes. They loved the city as much as they loved each other, but the city could not love them back. Their houses must be reduced to debris by now, but they both know they will always have a place to call home in each other and the new life they will create together.”

Item is a digital photograph of a painting submitted by Olivia Outlaw for the 2023 Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest. This painting claimed a tied second place in the contest. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"This painting was created from a photograph I took in Spain. A red hibiscus flower fell into an open fountain, creating a beautiful contrast and composition."

Item is a photograph submitted by Nancy (Youyue) He for the Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest held in 2023. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"Stories can be told and passed on in many forms. Written poems, spoken words; flowing water, billowing wind. Nature is one of the most diverse and fascinating vector for carrying stories. On a bright spring day, I ran into this American Robin who was having a mouthful of worms. Were these the first worms he catch in the year? Were these worms for itself to enjoy? Or were they for its loved ones and babies? I do not know, but if you listen closely, you can hear the answer in the wind.”

Item is a digital photograph of a drawing by Jada Gibson for the Pulse and Palette: An Art Contest held in 2023. This drawing would claim a tied 2nd place in the contest. The description of the art piece is as follows:

"The inspiration behind this piece was "obsolescence", and I wanted to capture something that, though obsolete, left a mark on the world and influenced life in modern day. Besides being beautiful aesthetically, this old car signifies a forgotten brilliance. We may look at an old car and criticize its lack of simplicity, but without this, modern technology would not be where it is today. Despite its obsolescence today, this old car serves as a reminder that seemingly simple ideas can pave the way for inventions that could change life as we know it.

I was inspired to submit this for the "pulse and palette" contest because innovations in health care stemmed from simple discoveries---as a university student, I believe that I and those around me have the ability to solve the health problems that still plague today's society. By appreciating the obsolete, we can value those who came before us, and pick up where they left off.”