"Sacrifice” showcases the tension between opportunity, family expectations, and personal identity experienced by an immigrant. This piece draws inspiration from a first-generation immigrant whose parents came to the country for a better life and now expect them to become surgeons. The figure of a doctor encased within a church that serves as a shelter for immigrants symbolizes the immense pressure to fulfill a role defined by parental sacrifice and hope. The head, composed of a telescope, a boat, passports, and a letter of endearment, weaves together symbols of migration, aspiration, and familial love. This piece reflects the burden of pursuing a path dictated by others while acknowledging the gift of a new future that came with the sacrifice of their parents leaving their home behind.