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

"In her graphic memoir Queen of Snails, Burdock writes, “Underneath the snail’s shell, though, there is a more mutable underbelly of feelings and experiences” (Burdock, 57). Recently, I’ve been fascinated by shell-bearing creatures. In parallel, I’ve also been curious about the idea of a “safe space.” In Burdock’s book, a shell becomes a calcareous casing for a concealed world––both a layer of protection and traversable barrier. The shell bestows upon its insides the purest solitude. As an emblem of safety, I drew two seashells in different positions. Although its spiral chamber can only be partially seen through its opening, we become intimately aware of its hidden space. Frequently, I feel like locking myself in the fetal position and entering an incubated pod of my own arms and legs. As graphic medicine explores the power of experiences, I believe that safety and trust are worthy of discourse and vivid depiction.”

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.”

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 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 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 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 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.”