folktales

Folktales, a series of twelve paintings balances a melody of folktales, myths, legends and personal experiences of the artist. as a first-generation twenty-something American, reflecting on one's own cultural heritage is paramount in understanding our sense of self. The stories presented are not merely illustrative; they are loosely woven into the fabric of painting, serving as a foundation that reflects the artist. these paintings invite viewers to explore the artist’s looming themes of identity, belonging and intergenerational dialogue that shapes his everyday.