About Me
Discover the Soulful Narratives Woven into Every Brushstroke
Artist Statement
As an Asian-American painter, art is a profound act of healing—a journey that touches every layer of my being: body, soul, and mind. Each brushstroke, texture, and color becomes a conversation between my inner world and the canvas, offering a space where emotions can breathe and transform. My artistic inspiration is drawn from the delicate balance between life's myriad obstacles and tragedies, juxtaposed with moments of profound beauty and grace. Creating art is my way of connecting deeply with the Divine, allowing something greater than myself to flow through and shape the work. It is within this sacred dialogue that I find clarity, peace, and a sense of purpose. My hope is that this connection radiates outward, inviting viewers to experience their own moments of reflection, healing, and joy.
People often describe my work as energetic yet serene, contemplative yet playful—holding space for both emotion and curiosity. I strive to create pieces that resonate on a soulful level, sparking a sense of wonder and connection in those who encounter them. My empathetic and fun-loving nature guides me to approach each creation with compassion and authenticity, allowing the art to speak to the shared human experience. In this way, my work becomes more than an expression of self; it becomes a bridge, inviting others into a space where beauty, healing, and the sacred can intertwine.
"God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called."
-Mark Batterson
A little More About Me
Art was never my first love, nor did I envision a path where creativity would play such a pivotal role in my life. My accolades have little to do with artistic accomplishments; instead, they are rooted in a fulfilling 25-year-long nursing career. I earned a Master’s in Nursing Leadership and proudly served as a Critical Care nurse in the United States Air Force, even deploying to Afghanistan after the tragic events of 9/11. Later, I found profound meaning in hospice care, where I was honored to witness the sacred transition of life. But in 2020, everything changed. After sustaining brain injuries in 2019, I was forced to retire my nursing license. I lost the critical thinking skills I once trusted implicitly, leaving me to mourn the career that had become central to my identity.
The trauma that ended my career, however, became the unexpected doorway to my creative awakening. With the left side of my brain most affected by the injury, I had to strengthen my right brain—embracing creativity, intuition, and emotion, areas I had never fully explored. Painting on large surfaces became my therapy, my expression, and ultimately, my passion. Through this process, I discovered a well of creativity that had long been dormant. My tagline, “Colliding with Beauty,” reflects how trauma shattered my old self, only to reveal an acute awareness of beauty in the world around me. I have shed layers of perfectionism, shame, and self-criticism, stepping into a life that celebrates vulnerability and authenticity. Though I still grieve my losses, I am grateful for the gift of becoming who I was always meant to be—a powerful survivor, an artist, and a seeker of beauty that has been refined through pain.