Art is always personal. Always autobiographical. Whether you are the artist or the viewer, one often experiences deeper levels of connection and intimacy when confronted with an artwork. The moment occurs when you view the artwork and bring bring your own allusions to what is in front of you. The art of these five women artists resonates what each holds deeply personal. As you walk through the pages of Pam Yan-Santos, Marina Cruz-Garcia, Sandra Gfeller, Stephanie Lopez and Michelle Lim, you will see the artists' intention of capturing singular moments that evoke grand personal narratives.