There is a hidden glow within, hidden beneath layers of black clothes, black hair, and black metal. I can be good, I can be nice, and I can be well.…
Author: Jenny Tan
House of Wolves
Growing up, one my favorite bands was My Chemical Romance, or MCR. And in this piece, I wrote “ISINISIN” in the background as a reference to one of their songs,…
Jelly
Jelly. A nickname one of my best friends goes by. She is kind, intelligent, and beautiful. I have always admired her artistic talent and creativity. One of the gifts I…
A Favorite Pastime
When life beats you down, what do you? You cope. In this piece, I incorporate a candle, razor blades, and an element of death to illustrate how I get by.…
Work, Die, & Caffeinate
Working a 9-5 office job, we have become slaves to a routine. We wake up every day to put on our suits and ties, complete a crossword puzzle on the…
Observe and Destroy
I know they are watching me, I know they are. I can feel their stares burning holes in the back of my head; their eyes, I know where they are…
Catch Up, Kid
At times, it feels like life is going too quickly, and I can’t catch up. I painted a screaming lady with a running clock in her mouth. She’s broken, she’s…
Here and Now
In March 2020, San Francisco enforced mandated quarantine for all citizens in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. My school started online learning, and this pandemic has shifted my perspective on…
Never See Eye to Eye
One person who kept me rooted this past April was also the same person who drove me insane. This piece is their eye encapsulated in a heart. I have learned…
Feeling Blue
During the month of March, I mostly feel blue. I had a lot of fun painting an art piece with different shades and values of blue. It isn’t something I…