Duality is a theme that repeatedly makes its way into my work. Having spent my childhood in Taiwan, I am strongly influenced by my dual Chinese and Japanese heritage. Coming to America, I found my deeply held beliefs being constantly re-evaluated, challenged, and sometimes compromised. My work is a medium for me to revisit and gain new understanding from my immigration experience.

Growing up in two countries, I often struggle with not being able to fully identify with my Asian family or Western society. The cultural chasm can feel like the difference between night and day. During my regular phone calls with my father in Taiwan that night-and-day difference becomes much more literal. The notion of a dual consciousness is further reinforced as I confront the differences and similarities in role of women in these two cultures. These experiences shape my work as I try to analyze and realize my own, unique Asian-American identity.

My creativity is fueled by direct observation. My work is developed through an exploration of of lines, shapes, and color through the visceral act of painting, scraping and collaging materials. I draw upon images of the people, objects, and places that I observe and identify with on a personal level. These images are given substance and transformed through the discipline of the painting and printmaking processes.