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Each painting tells a glimpse of my journey. Telling stories is a way that we process, heal and grow.
I was born in Indonesia and grew up exploring the crowded city of Jakarta, the back woods of Java island, and later the contrastingly fresh air of Seattle. As a minority kid, I was ethnically Chinese and the majority was not. The kids in my neighborhood constantly bullied and made fun of me. That's when I ran to my paintings. Painting helped me cope with the mean-spirited world around me. Now, my art making is a lifelong study in finding my voice.
I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts from Pasadena Art Center College of Design. I now work and live in Seattle, Washington. In addition to numerous private collections in both the United States, Australia, and Asia, my paintings and digital murals can be seen in various locations of the Amazon.com headquarters in Seattle's South Lake Union campus.
Culinary Series
The sweetest little thing called home
Custom piece inspired by delightful family memories. Mark making by family members depicting individual feelings - together they created a harmonious responses.
48” x 72” mixed media on wood panel.
Graceful Grit
Commission piece inspired by dedication, grit and beauty. The quest for reaching ones goals with grace.
36" x 36" Mixed media on canvas
SOLD
Garden of berries, blobs and huggies
Inspired by the awesomeness of moms. The selfless sacrifices you make for your children and families. The struggles, perseverance and grit. You put on your cape first before your make up, go out to the world and get shit done! Thank you moms!
48" x 48" Mixed media on canvas
SOLD
Number 14
Commission piece inspired by self discovery, unknown path and bravery.
36" x 18" Mixed media on wood panel.
SOLD
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