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These works reference my struggle in dealing with the death of my father and the expectation placed on me to carry on his legacy.

The portrait is of my grandmother. She was my mentor and inspiration.

This piece honors the icon Frida Kahlo. I use symbols to interpret and define what is, as the passion of Frida Kahlo. The thorn-crowned floral necklace symbolizes her beauty as a strong a vibrant woman.

This painting shows the connection between life in the present, past, and future as represented by the pregnant women, the skull, and the baby. The connection between their hearts references Frida Kahlo's work and represents the connection between all people, creatures, and beings in the universe.

Rohini Y. Deshpande, Witness, photography

Sun stands as witness to the growing technology in the world. This photograph was taken in my ancestral village this year when I visited India. The landscape has changed a lot. Yet, the beauty of the sun as it rises is unmatched. I tried to capture the beauty amidst the power structures.

Hadi Aghaee, Monterey Costal Scene, acrylic on canvas, 20X40"

Almost all my paintings are to preserve the memory of all that remains around us before the forces of nature and/or humans alter them beyond recognition. In this painting, I share a glimpse of the Point Lobos Park I have visited many times in appreciation of the beauty of nature in our Monterey, CA coastal area.

These paintings are part of my series celebrating the grandeur of the great outdoors. We hang chandeliers in grand spaces we build. I've hung a chandeleir in a space we've perhaps have taken for granted. This is my grand foyer.

Hugo Bastidas, The Foyer, oil on linen, 50x60"

Ann Beaver, Falling, pen on paper, 11x14"

Through simple lines and colors, this piece represents the constant connectivity of nature-decay leading to life.

Sarah Joy Cabana, Alas del Tiempo, assemblage, 22'x27'

Even as significant moments appear and disappear, the organic forces of our existence remain constant. The valley cradling San Jose has experienced drastic transition over the last fifty years, but the mountains and crevices of the valley are unchanged. I find the permanence of nature comforting in a world of jarring change.

Gabriel Navar, selfie 4 summer slippin' 10, acrylic, pencils, ink & oil on canvas board, 20x 16"

Nature, humankind; the planet is very fragile. Humankind is tightly interwoven with our world. Think about it... especially with the drought that we are experiencing in California.

Melina Ramirez, Buddhalupe, mixed-media painting, 16"x20"

The figure is not necessarily la virgen or the buddha: she is a woman embracing her divine power of the creation of life within her own body, a power embraced in many religions and cultures across the globe. This piece is in honor of all women for their potential to give new life.

This is a meditation on losing nature. I made the botanical drawings separately, painted and then glued them inside the circles. I collaged on some fragments of medieval and ancient scientific manuscripts in the corners of the star shape.