**My Uncle And Me | Artist: Kylie Ye**
Description: This is a mixed media piece using graphite and red construction paper on a 16" by 20.5" illustration board.
Explanation: My art piece represents my bond with my second uncle, who lives in China. When I was little, I went to China a couple of times and spent most of my free time with my uncle. I did not like showing that much affection when I was little so when I kissed his cheek, he was extremely happy. I wanted to dedicate a piece to him because of all the great memories he gave me and to show my love in a different way.

**咕噜肉 (sweet and sour pork) | Artist: Eileen Zhang**
Description: taken on Nikon A6006 and developed on color film
Explanation: In my family, food and cooking have always been ways to share kindness and warmth with each other. My grandfather's most popular dish is 咕噜肉, or sweet and sour pork. Recently, my brother and I visited my grandparents' place to document the process of making the dish. While his mobility and strength have decreased as he's gotten older, he still loves to cook. The taste of his dishes remind me of home and the love that my grandparents have for us.

**Between Two Worlds | Artist: Emily Xu**
Description: Watercolor on Paper 10”x 20”
Explanation: Inspired by traditional Chinese art, this piece is a commentary on growing up between two clashing cultures.

**Notes & Bravado | Artist: Haoyang (David) Pan**
Description: Pencil, water color, pen
Explanation: This is a literal representation of the show off personality of certain musicians, as well as a memorable shared experience between an old friend and I.

**The Pride of Little Tokyo | Artist: Joleen Wong**
Description: digital camera: Canon PowerShot ELPH 360HS
Explanation: Little Tokyo, the Japanese-American cultural district just outside of downtown Los Angeles, has recently added a 150-foot-tall mural of Shohei Ohtani. The mural's vibrant blue is further accentuated by the sunset, and reminds Angelenos of the rich culture and promise that continues to surround their community.

**Swimming Over the Dragon Gate | Artist: Elizabeth Hudak**
Description: Watercolor, pen and ink.
Explanation: I learned a lot of Chinese folktales as a kid from Grace Lin's books, and I was also really inspired by her story as an Asian American writer and illustrator and have recently realized how much she impacted how I view my own identity. My favorite was the story of the carp and the dragon gate, and the visuals that it conjured, represented here in watercolor.

**Dragon Trade | Artist: Jacky Ho**
Description: Pencil and Pen on Cardstock. 11 in x 8.5 in.
Explanation: It's a fantasy-setting airship that flies by being pulled forward by a domesticated dragon, similar to how carriages are pulled by horses. The airship design was inspired by Chinese Junk Boats and the draconic shape of their sails, hence the use of a Dragon to propel the airship instead of the usual sails.

**那张脸 | Artist: Emily Xu**
Description: Acrylic on Canvas 16”x 20”
Explanation: 那张脸 (translated from Mandarin means "which face") is inspired by Asian graphic art. This
piece was made to reflect feelings of alienation and confusion of identity when growing up Asian American, with little positive representation in western media.

**OnceUponATime | Artist: Kylie Ye**
Description: 16” by 13” Graphite on Illustration Board
Explanation: My parents immigrated to America about 25 years ago, and I wanted to dedicate a piece to my mother. My mom sacrificed more than I would ever know for the life I have today. We both have similar personalities because she taught me what strength, passion, and love were. She would teach me math and read me stories while cooking, teaching, and caring for my 4 other siblings. She was a fantastic artist, which I only found out through an old sketchbook she gifted me. She is my pillar, and I hope to work as hard as her. I want to use the life she gave me to pursue the passions that she sacrificed for our family.

**Year of the Snake | Artist: Matt Tang**
Description: Original drawing through Procreate, 2048 x 2048 px
Explanation: The piece is inspired by Chinese blue and white porcelain called qinghua. This color scheme is incorporated into the work while patterns similar to that used in porcelain are embedded onto the snake. 2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese Lunar calendar, which is why the specific year and calligraphy writing 蛇年 (Snake Year) are incorporated into the piece.

**Festival of Lights | Artist: Ritika De**
Description: I used acrylic paints and it was done on a chart paper
Explanation: Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant festivals in Hindu culture. It marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. It also honors the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom after defeating the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the victory of righteousness. The festival is a time for family gatherings, prayers, and acts of charity, creating an atmosphere of joy, warmth, and renewal.

Am I Digestible Yet? | Casey Yin

Description: Butcher Hook, Plaster, Shellac, Newspaper, Wire, and Yarn. 2024. 36 x 12 x 12 in.

Explanation: Am I Digestible Yet? confronts the distortion forced by a pressure for acceptance. Beginning from just a piece of limp string, I knitted and wove until organ-like structures began to emerge, contorting their form to fit within the protection–or restraint?–of the hard cage. This process also reflects the deterioration and dysfunction of one’s sense of self, placed under socially-driven pressures. To become valued under marginalization, must I also contort myself–from my appearance, to perceived interests, to the way I interact with others?

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