Date of Award

Spring 5-1-2015

Author's School

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts

Author's Department

Art (Painting)

Degree Name

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Abstract

It all started with the question of “where are you from”. Coming from China and making art in America, I have been confused by people’s question about where am I from and, more importantly, where I identify myself belong. By using installation as the main format, I created works with strong theatrical quality to restage and reenact my social and cultural experiences that finally led to my understanding of the “in-betweeness” of myself: I reside in neither of the two cultures but rather moving back and forth between them. I carry influences from both sides with me and present them through my works collectively speaking to a contemporary Chinese American artist.

Language

English (en)

Advisor/Committee Chair

Michael Byron

Advisor/Committee Chair's Department

College of Art

Second Advisor

Jennifer Colten Schmidt

Second Advisor's Department

College of Art

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