About this project: After receiving funds from the Minnesota State Art Board, I begin to realize something was true back then and no longer true now, accessing an affordable art studio. I was completely devastated and decided to give up my dream, doing sculpture about women in nationwide who acts as change-makers. Such as Michelle Obama and Stacey Abrams. Among others that I could have chosen.
I then adopted a new project which is now call NE Minneapolis Women. I now have lived here for 4 years and much to my delight, so many new and wonderful discoveries. A marvelous neighborhood and an awesome art district. My roots here begins to grow deep and wide. For a starters, I drew this picture. A little voice inside me cautioned me not to be perfectionist but just be me so that other can relate to me in more personal level. In despite of my devastating setback with sculpture, this is meant to be. I am truly looking forward to many wonderful stories I have been told. Can't wait to meet them! Welcome to NE Minneapolis Women. As a changemakers that they are!
About Me: I am an artist living in Minneapolis. I have been practicing art since I was three years old. I created my first human portrait at the age of seven. I have had worked with clay from the backyard. Since then, I have worked in drawing, painting, sculpture and performance. All of the art that I have created comes out of an incubation of creativity I have had for decades. Art is a tool for social movement, a vessel in arts from the universe, to bring some transformation for our society for the betterment of humanity.
Primarily, my work is focused on portraiture, often with an emphasis on social justice and racial equality. As a Deaf artist and member of the Deaf community, I work that engages the Deaf community and the arts community. I work on spreading a message of love and equality in way that’s inclusive and accessible and intersectional, knowing that many of my subjects and peers are Deaf, women, people of color, transgender and potentially all of these.
My work has been exhibited at the East Lake Public Library, the Hennepin Theater Trust, and in the homes of many who have made private commissions.