After the Long Run

This work presents aging not as decline, but as a record inscribed by labor. Once a symbol of freedom and speed, the horse now stands in stillness, its body bearing the layered marks of time, service, and wear. What remains is not weakness, but history.

Accolades

National Student Show 2026・Best of Illustration

Illustration

This work presents aging not as decline, but as a record inscribed by labor. Once a symbol of freedom and speed, the horse now stands in stillness, its body bearing the layered marks of time, service, and wear. What remains is not weakness, but history.

This work presents aging not as decline, but as a record inscribed by labor. Once a symbol of freedom and speed, the horse now stands in stillness, its body bearing the layered marks of time, service, and wear. What remains is not weakness, but history.

Tecdia Stumps

Make a wish

I began this piece to explore the duality of a birthday: the pure excitement of the celebration and the fleeting nature of a candle’s flame. It became a personal challenge to see how much depth I could find within 'white'—discovering that it isn't just one color, but a spectrum of subtle tones. This work is a record of my journey into the beauty of the ephemeral.