Past, Present and Future

"Past, Present and Future" encapsulates the history and enduring contributions of Asian immigrants to Utah's cultural fabric. This exhibition gives permanence in porcelain to the erased and forgotten stories of struggle, resilience and perseverance by Asian communities. Works pay homage to pivotal Asian-American narratives across Utah's past and present - the Chinese railroad workers of the Golden Spike, Salt Lake City's lost Chinatown of Plum Alley, the Jade Cafe restaurant, and the Utah Asian Festival. These porcelain sculptures resurrect voices, spirits and legacies that have been unjustly erased and glossed over. United through this eternal medium, the pieces invite reflection on Utah's collective past, engage the dynamic present realities of Asian diasporas, and inspire a future that celebrates the invaluable threads woven into our state's identity. The exhibition gives material form to the struggles and triumphs that cannot be erased.

Solo exhibit at the Finch Gallery, Salt Lake City

On Exhibit: April 26 – June 7, 2024