In my artwork, I navigate being a second-generation Filipino American who has never been to the Philippines. Through painting and handmade textiles, I blend timelines that incorporate memories, ancestral stories, and early US/Philippine relations. By combining mediums, I claim autonomy over my identity, challenging bicultural tangibility and preconceived notions of diasporic identities.My current work explores migration and preserving cultural roots. I aim to celebrate Filipino accomplishments, using family portraiture to narrate stories. The work captures intergenerational bonds against soft handwoven backgrounds. Machine knitting and weaving symbolize time and structure, prompting questions about reality and illusion in the bicultural identity it represents. The intricate process alludes to travel and time-stamping. The purpose extends beyond providing a fresh perspective on diaspora facets; it aims to document oral narratives and recognize global legacies by a marginalized nation.Read more...
In my artwork, I navigate being a second-generation Filipino American who has never been to the Philippines. Through painting and handmade textiles, I blend timelines that incorporate memories, ancestral stories, and early US/Philippine relations. By combining mediums, I claim autonomy over my identity, challenging bicultural tangibility and preconceived notions of diasporic identities. My current work explores migration and preserving cultural roots. I aim to celebrate Filipino accomplishments, using family portraiture to narrate stories. The work captures intergenerational bonds against soft handwoven backgrounds. Machine knitting and weaving symbolize time and structure, prompting questions about reality and illusion in the bicultural identity it represents. The intricate process alludes to travel and time-stamping. The purpose extends beyond providing a fresh perspective on diaspora facets; it aims to document oral narratives and recognize global legacies by a marginalized nation.