Art does not exist in a vacuum. The culmination of history and culture has shaped the world into what it is today. Within that history, I find a plethora of stories that have informed how I carry myself through life. The art and culture that I have had the privilege of witnessing has resonated with my hope, my sorrow, and my joy. Yet, at the same time, it is my firm belief that people cannot live within the past. The ability to analyze the world critically and contribute to society to work towards progress are abilities that permeate through my approach to life, especially my art. 

My artwork is reminiscent of works created in the past as I practice with mediums that have a long tradition of use, such as relief printing, watercolor paint, and oil paint.
The subject matter also contains references to long-standing mythology, literature, and iconography from a variety of cultures–primarily East Asian in my current body of work. However, the style exists in a modern age, lending itself to contemporary illustrative styles. I use my illustration as a way to create stories that build upon, reinvent, or commentate on persisting  social and cultural issues in contemporary times. The experiences of people of color, women, the queer community, and generally marginalized peoples within an oppressive culture are dear to me and drive me to represent them in my art. 

Bianhua is a Chinese word that refers to transformation, reincarnation, and change. I conceptualize my artwork as old ideas that have been reinvigorated and given a new voice through me that lives within a modern age to respond to modern issues. To me, it is through change that one learns how to continue to live and create.