Artist Statement

My poetry, enfolded in lyrical memoirs, will be a legacy for my family, friends, and community to gain an insight and better understanding into the person I am as well as my racial/ethnic and cultural identity as a Singaporean EurAsian American. I want to share my rich life experiences, my views on life, and my wisdom as an elder, to engage my community in new perspectives especially about the Southeast Asian diaspora. Lyrical memoirs can be powerful as it can connect with others who have gone through similar life experiences. I want to share my stories of hope, resilience, and transformation as it adds to my self-confidence and strength in facing adversity.  My art refreshes me, inspires me, and urges me to take more journeys into unknown, uncharted spaces.