Represent
- Name
- Ethan S.
- Organization
- Questar III BOCES, New Visions: Visual & Performing Arts
- Grade
- 9-12
- Medium
- Photo
This piece connects to the theme “We the People” by questioning who is truly represented in American democracy. The project argues that teenagers ages 14–17 contribute to society through work and taxes, yet they have little direct influence over the laws and leaders that affect them. By comparing this issue to the founding principle of “no taxation without representation,” the work challenges viewers to consider whether young people’s voices are being fully included in the nation’s democratic system.
