Date of Award
Spring 5-8-2024
Degree Name
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Restricted/Unrestricted
Restricted
Abstract
As an othered individual, I strive to locate authenticity by investigating multi-layered experiences in relation to my identity as a second-generation immigrant, Chinese American, and queer woman. To convey this sense of complexity and disorientation, I use confounding, alien-like anatomical forms to subvert perceivable notions of identity. Simultaneously, I use tangible, earthly materials to investigate my relationship with my family and heritage. I’m influenced by works of contemporary artists such as Amanda Ba, Song Dong, and Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya. The fluidity and intersectionality of identity are fundamental to my work and are reflected in the fluidity of material and making. We are continuously defined by the intricate interplay of our race, gender, class, sexuality, ability, religion, and countless other facets. In a fast-paced world, we must hold close and treasure the various parts that make up our existence to allow adaptation, healing, and growth.
Mentor/Primary Advisor
Heather Bennett, Cheryl Wassenaar
Recommended Citation
Li, Serena, "Navigating Intersectionality and Holding Treasures Closely" (2024). Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Papers. 116.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bfa/116