Object Permanence

Jireh and I came together to work on this project not knowing exactly what to expect but we let our conversations navigate what we would create. I remember sharing how difficult it was for me to grow up thinking that I was only allowed to be a one specific type of person. As descendants of immigrants, we wanted to explore this concept of identity, culture, and traditional societal standards. We felt exhausted growing up in this society that made us feel like we had to sacrifice such large parts of our identity for the sake of assimilation, but we found strength in our shared experiences. Her strength and vulnerability gave me the hope that we will no longer feel forced into the shadows.

Featured in “On Becoming” gallery exhibition hosted by Proud Asian Women and Level Ground