Teacher: Soonmin Lee
School: Choate Rosemary Hall, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "I chose the dark and vast universe to set the mood and place of the work….The hands below Cecilia can be interpreted in two ways: either hands reaching out to hold her back, signifying the various obstacles she faced, thereby emphasizing her determination and resolve, or as hands reaching out to support her, symbolizing everyone who helped her build her legacy."

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