Dual

Ties to my Chinese heritage have always been present, but also distant, since I am a third generation Chinese American. The duality of the distinct cultures makes me feel ambivalent and uncertain, and simultaneously empathetic and grateful. In these rings, I try to convey oneness and unity to celebrate both cultures. My language of loose porcelain gestures is a nod to Chinese calligraphy. Some are imprinted with embroidered silk designs from the remnants of my grandmother’s stash. The dialogue between my two identities embodies the spirit of traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Porcelain, wood 23”