Welcome to Art School: A fictionalized autobiographical story

"Welcome to Art School" is a fictionalized autobiographical story by Chunbum ("Chun") Park, based on true events and their experiences with art school, government surveillance, and "mental illness." The protagonist, Jung, struggles with racism and bullying in high school but is accepted to the Art School in Providence ("ASIP"). There, Jung meets his best friend, Graham, who respects Jung and his art. As the symptoms of "mental illness" exacerbate, however, Jung is forced to take leave from ...