To understand my work, you must understand me. My heritage as a mixed-race Chinese-American individual is something I’m very proud of, and is a big source of inspiration for my work. My grandparents were my biggest supporters, and I strive every day to make them proud. I feel a powerful connection to them by learning and sharing information about Chinese culture and how it presents for a new generation of people who have multiple influences on their identity. I find history and cultural contextualization both fascinating and incredibly important as an artist.