Intersectionality, this word can be defined as the overlapping identities of an individual. Like an onion, individuals are composed of layers upon layers of different identities each shaping them into who they are. No one individual is defined by one thing nor is any individual the same. Nevertheless, within each person’s journey and exploration of their identities many share similar experiences, emotions, and reactions. This fact is applicable to me as well. Throughout my 17 years as a Vietnamese-American and a first-generation woman, I have learned that I do not belong to one identity or another but I am an accumulation of myself. However, I must never forget that my experiences are also connected to those around me. Within my compositions I explored the theme of identity. I portrayed the theme of identity within my art by depicting the observations I made about the development of the identities around me, in addition to my own identity. I had decided upon this theme because identity is an incredibly crucial aspect to individuals within a society, thus, I felt it was important to address the human experience and stimulate conversation about these experiences. Additionally, I had hoped for my composition and exhibition to shed light on the similar experiences that many individuals have in their daily lives, whether it be happy or sad. For the majority of my exhibition I had hoped to deliver the message that no one is alone in their journey towards discovering themselves. Throughout many pieces I had aimed to deliver my message through thematic storytelling in order to develop a world and community within my own compositions. Furthermore, I had added my own twists within many of my compositions through magical realism. I had done so in order to create an interesting reflection of our world, all the while not directly referencing it. While creating many of my compositions I strived to create universal symbols that could be made applicable to different people. For example, the utilization of skeletons is present within many of my compositions because skeletons are a common link between people. Within many of my compositions I used different mediums ranging from pastel, to watercolor, to wire. Within each composition I had chosen these mediums as they allowed for ranging forms of value and color. Amongst many of my compositions the vibrant use of color is commonly applied in order to attract the eye and draw the audience into the setting itself. Throughout my exhibit I had chosen pieces centered around similar themes and concepts, many derived from the composition MAGIC BENEATH. The reason I had chosen to center my exhibit around this piece is because it is the first and official introduction to the world I had constructed. Thus, throughout the composition the audience can observe the journey of a skeleton, the encounter of a green woman, skeletal butterflies, mermaids, and nature. A quick journey through my exhibit allows the audience to enter into another planet that involves a sky made of flowers and curtains and flora and fauna made of paper. As the audience walks around the centerpiece, Dream, the audience can explore the adventures of different individuals within the world I created and their different emotions. My exhibit was in a circular position with my pieces along the walls. This allowed for the audience to travel throughout the new universe I had created. Furthermore, I had strove to connect and stimulate my audience to the theme by encouraging them to write about the aspects they had loved most about themselves. The answers ranged from physical features to individuals in their lives.