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Sanctuary (December 27, 2019- Jan 5, 2020) , LeRoy Neiman Gallery, Columbia University, New York Sanctuary (December 27, 2019- Jan 5, 2020) , LeRoy Neiman Gallery, Columbia University, New York Attempts toward Non-Color (2019-2020), 20 panels placed on wood, metal hardware, board, ~ 2' x 8' Attempts toward My Skin (2019-2020), 18 panels, 4' x 8' Attempts toward H2O (2019-2020), 18 panels placed on acrylic, metal hardware, silk, board, 1' x 8' Viewing Pond (2019-2020), ~34 panels, wood pieces, 8' x 8'






Attempts toward Non-Color




TEXT: to trigger a response where you cannot immediately identify its color,
interested in the interaction of color through layers instead of juxtaposition*,
sensitivity to the particular, the inability to abstract visual experience into language, and the inextricable connection between color and its material substrate i.e. the relevance of texture in perceiving color.




Attempts toward My Skin

Diagram of Skin Series (2018-2020) Shadow of Eye Areola Tongue Earwax Sunburn nail tips nail base belly button wrinkle thigh where fingers meet the palm hair inner foot that never sees the sun Untitled
 


TEXT: in search of a less essentializing and more ambiguous conversation around identity,
finding exceptions. having not identified with asian americanness, having felt more lonely because of this lack,
and desiring a piece-meal contruction of identity that acknowledges difference as well as a sense of being part of a collective.

Capitivated by the visceral connection between layers of ink on paper to what my skin looked like, especially in its softness and translucency. The process involved guessing and working from my memory of what this part of my skin looks like. 

Desired to spark a visceral feeling of recognition of one’s body in the present moment, regardless of racial identity. Idealistic perhaps.



Attempts toward H2O

Two Oceans That Don't Mix (2020), ink, paper, masonite, wool, metal hardware, acrylic, board, 3' x 8' Diagram of H2O City Sky Snow on Windshield Rainy Day Glow Deep Water Post Sunset The Definition of Divine Sky According to My Camera




TEXT:  This time, giving into the seductiveness of language in crystallizing understandings of my perceptions. 

Self Portrait

Still Waters (self -portrait), 2020, oil based ink on paper, masonite, wood, wool, cashmere, insulation foam board, metal hardware, and found fabric.




Skin Series (2020-2024) at James Fuentes LLC, New York.