Daughter
2023
I have a fear of confronting stories like these. Sometimes I can’t tell if they at some point give me comfort, pain, or even both.
I need to come forward with it. I no longer want to hide from it anymore.
Okay Lang
2023
Found object, moss, paper, ink
The only villain in our story is time.
Mano Po
2023
Found objects, graphite, paper, dried plants
During summer break, I decided to visit my Lola in Oakland as a surprise. We sat on the couch and I finally asked her questions about her life and my mom’s life: How did she and my Lolo meet? What did she do for a living? How was it moving to the US? What was my mom like growing up? I knew bits and pieces of my family’s story, but she went more in depth; I was fond of hearing about how my Lola and Lolo were seamstresses. They made my mom’s uniforms and it was how they made their living.
From Both Sides
2023
Found objects, thread, dried plants
It Ends With You
2023
Found objects, moss, dried plants
