Anna-Marie’s work depicts the personal story of a first-generation migrant from the Philippines to the UK. The painting inscribed with words from letters that Anna-Marie wrote to her parents explores the complexities of adapting to British society and reconnecting with Filipino roots. The brick path symbolises the journey they are on. Anna-Marie is a recent graduate of Sunderland University. She aims to highlight the intricate interplay of cultural identity and acceptance, and evoke empathy and understanding from a broad audience, shedding light on the universal experience of finding one's place in the world.