About this piece: ​Open Eyes is a depiction of empathy towards visually impaired and blind people. It is intended to raise awareness and appreciation of their struggles.

Bio: Aiperi Yusupova is a pre-medical student majoring in Health Sciences, Biology, and Chemistry at Guilford College. Growing up in Kyrgyzstan, Aiperi developed a passion to fight for justice and equity, which is mainly reflected in her scholarly and artistic works.

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