Artist Statement

My work explores the clash of cultural identities by mixing Western and Asian stereotypes through cultural mashups that use ironic humor to juxtapose traditional elements with contemporary perspectives, creating a dialogue about the intermeshing of cultures.

My deep connection to the natural world is expressed through my landscape and still life works. Through close observation and rendering, I seek to capture the ephemeral qualities of light, shadow, color and form, inherent in our natural environment. 

As a mixed media artist, I embrace the melding of various materials, techniques, and narratives. Rather than focus exclusively on one stylistic approach, I combine media and materials, such as ink, color pencil, watercolor, acrylic paint, encaustic wax; and digital media on paper, wood and canvas, allowing freedom to create spontaneous visual surprises and transformations. At its core, all my art draws inspiration from my own multicultural experiences and the natural world around me.