School
By William Xu (11)
2023-2024
School reflects the school system’s emphasis on conformity and, thus, the destruction of creativity and original thought in teens. It portrays a proud teen in academic regalia holding a trophy and an A-graded test to emphasize his academic dedication and success. His head is tiny compared to his body, suggesting that despite his proud achievements, his wisdom shrunk instead of grew. Moreover, an ouroboros hanging from the hat hints at the cyclic nature of this destructive environment.