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2026 Finalist, Grade 9

Maria Mercedes Duverges Garcia

Beyond the Silver Screen, 2026

Watercolor, colored pencils, fine liners, collage, and burnt paper on paper

15 x 18 in

Teacher: Ru Lau
School: Abraham Lincoln School, La Romana, Dominican Republic

Excerpt from artist’s Impact Statement: "I was drawn to her story because it shows how someone can quietly contribute something meaningful to the future while being hidden in plain sight."

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Learn more about Unsung Hero: Hedy Lamarr

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Collections: Art Gallery, Hedy Lamarr, STEAM, Wartime

ARTEFFECT, founded by Lowell Milken, invites educators and students to explore the inspiring stories of Unsung Heroes―and their invaluable lessons as role models―through the visual arts. Learn more: www.arteffectlmc.org

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