I sought to highlight innovative artists whose works reflect a clear point of view, a deft command of materials, and rigorous ideas and execution.

Tyler Blackwell

In reviewing all portfolios, the strength and breadth of work submitted to The Hopper Prize was generous and impressive. Like those of the prize-winning artists, these projects demonstrate abundance within constraint, underscoring the continued importance of artistic voices in creating new avenues for dialogue, reflection, representation, and—in times when distance seems most prevalent—connection across divides.

Caitlin Julia Rubin