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Connected Lives

Dating back centuries, women have been idealized through art, but through that process they are removed of the very thing that makes them who they are; they are removed of their autonomy, their faults, their humanity.

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Blossom In Cashmere

I created this as a method of expressing my own thoughts about individualism in a society inherently based upon tradition and meritocracy, and seeing ourselves through this lens.

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Nature's Imperfections

I chose to paint a photo that I took in Oregon, where I admired the beauty of a hilly landscape around me. I realized that the beauty was made up of thousands of imperfections that worked together to create one vast countryside, composed of small deformities collaborating to become a remarkable scenery.

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Stakeholders

In a world shaped by conflict and snap judgments, this work redirects the viewer's attention to what truly matters: the earth and the younger generation.

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Fade

While painting this piece I felt like I wanted to tap a bit into the concept of darkness and it's contrast to light.

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What Lies Ahead

While working on this self-portrait, I attempted to capture the complex look held in my features, a mixture of being aware in the moment yet also lost in thought.

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Nian

This piece is inspired by traditional Chinese door designs, especially those seen throughout Hong Kong. Red, a color often used on these doors, represents happiness and prosperity.

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