For this year’s artwork, Zenzy Blindeling features hands adorned with jewelry from various traditions. Rings, shells, beads, charms, and gold flow throughout the piece, passing stories from one hand to another. Each item carries its own unique meaning and history.

Together, they evoke themes of memory, protection, identity, and connection. The hands symbolize the diverse individuals and communities who uphold these traditions, each adding their own touch along the way. Zenzy’s artwork brings this year’s theme, Heirlooms, vividly to life, encouraging us to reflect on what we carry with us, pass down, and leave behind.