In a time of destruction, create something.

Welcome to a gallery born of resilience and imagination. In response to author Maxine Hong Kingston’s prompt, "In a time of destruction, create something," your neighbors have answered with original works of art that give form to the inexpressible. Each piece here is a testament to the power of creativity—to art’s quiet nobility in making sense of chaos, giving voice to emotion, and offering hope where words may fail.

These creations are not from distant places or anonymous hands — they come from right here, made by the people who live beside you. In sharing them, we invite you to witness the strength of our community and the authenticity that art can offer us all.

(All art is the property of its creator. The images below should be enjoyed, but not downloaded or copied for use elsewhere unless expressly permitted by the artist. Please contact us at ArtRejectsTyranny@gmail.com if you would like to use any image and we will contact the artist.)