⋆｡°✩About The Artist ✩°｡⋆
Photo by Sory Keita
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan majoring in Art & Design. My works thread around the concept of identity and the metaphysical branches of life. Each piece reflects my perceptions of two contrasting sides in the psychological spectrum. Innovations of my past creative processes and ever-changing personal philosophies has led me to the final selections of these paintings. I believe each piece resonates with the viewer in an intimate and secretive manner in which topics that are not commonly discussed out loud are solely exchanged between the art and the audience. Thus, a meaningful engagement is captured between two strangers living a common or contrary life; a form of recognition towards one another.
I believe art can touch the untouchable without a single word being uttered. It can be interpreted through the eyes of the artist and through the eyes of the viewer. Through this form of creative weapon, I wish to divulge the concealed roots within society. With my works, I also put my Asian identity under the spotlight, struggling to find a community where there are Japanese artists heavily represented. Detroit has been a big part of my life and my vision is to join their art world aiming to build a community to share culture, art, music, and food as well as combating gentrification and oppression, as well as bringing attention to more AAPI artists in the area.