the images are how i track my works in progress. It is the evolution of my work. This is the artist statement I turned in for Voices of Freedom exhibit: Indonesia, my birthplace, is a land colonized by the Dutch for 350+ years. The Chinese people have lived in the…
Home202433″ x 23.5″FabricThis quilt is about Point Molate being not just another place, another location but also home. It is my hope that when we reframe a space as a home, as a place of longing and belonging, that we treat it with love and respect, and not merely exploit…
I showed my quilt, The Residents, about some of the residents of Point Molate to some of the Point Molate residents. I hope they approve. I’m honored to say that my first quilt will be part of the exhibit, Point Molate, thanks to ARTSCCC (Arts Contra Costa County) and Richmond…
“Belonging is the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for a member of a certain group. The show invites artists who have created/co-created spaces/artworks honoring their personal needs, desires, or responsibilities while taking a sense of agency and power over their circumstances.…
I started with a screenshot of myself on zoom. Then I used my non-dominant hand to draw myself (not really blindly, though bc I tried that and I wasn’t satisfied) on a piece of paper. Then I chose a transparent fabric that was originally used for caging insects at work.…
This is a long overdue post. I tend to post on Instagram because it’s easier but it really should be here! Finding rest and joy is crucial to living a balanced life, especially in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. It is unsustainable to live life in a constant alert…
the documentation, process, successes, and failures of making yes, you, too, can fly. my artist statement: This is the second re-imagination of a flying human-bird hybrid following The Bird. In this second installation, this human-bird symbolizes freedom. They embrace a life of potential and possibilities, letting go of old narratives…
I’m not sure what the universe has stored for me to land such an amazing opportunity. Each time opportunity knocks, I just feel like I won the lottery. I’m so grateful. I am presenting two of my large works. One of which I finished just on Sunday night, 10 hours…
I am super grateful to be part of Dhai Akhar: Seeded in Love exhibit in Lindsay Dirkx Brown gallery in San Ramon community center co-curated by Tomyé Neal-Madison and Pallavi Sharma, presented by InnerEye Arts. Join us for the Artist Reception Dhai Akhar: Seeded in Love, 2021 on Sunday Aug…
Thanks to Richmond Art Center and Richmond Arts Commission, I have the good fortune to be in a conversation with two fantastic artist friends, Manon Wada and Shari Arai DeBoer. Together we discuss the shared running thread of our works despite how diverse our works are. I’ve known Manon and…