"This is a self-portrait inspired by a recent scientific study done by researcher Kala Senathirajah that said "globally on average, humans may ingest 0.1–5 g of microplastics weekly through various exposure pathways." I have also done scientific research on removing microplastics from water using ferrofluids. The word in the title, "consumption" refers to our ingesting microplastics and the prevalent theme of "consumer culture" which results in plastic wastage.Just as the amount of microplastics in the world is rising, we need to rise up to face this pressing issue."

"Field of Nostalgia is an exploration of our connection to the past. The character, who is carrying multiple scrolls, takes one last glance down the first path before turning toward another that leads into the field of nostalgia. The journey depicted represents how cultural identities can evolve when we enter new spaces while holding on to past traditions and memories."

"Beacons is a charcoal drawing about hope. The little angels are representative of people, spaces and ideas that inspire and guide us through dark and lonely periods. Cultural symbols such as the lotus leaves, white funeral drapery and mourning lanterns all allude to the artist’s own Chinese background."

"In this ink drawing, I experimented with an improvisational method. Beginning with a simple drawing of a kimbap roll, I proceeded to progressively add on forms related to my Chinese-Korean-American heritage. I chose each new object to fit into the puzzle of existing shapes' contours, reflecting the importance of context-based identity in my Asian cultures. A sumi ink brush comes in from the top left, acknowledging my role as the artist, actively choosing to depict the stories of my upbringing which have been historically overlooked in the popular American consciousness. This piece is about taking pride in our Asian cultures and writing our stories when no one else will."

"Your life is ultimately an accumulation of all the actions and influences around you. However, it is only up to you to decide what to do with those influences to decide the outcome of how you want your life to be. Don't be afraid to break yourself down to become someone new. This piece is all about that process: what is it like to discover yourself, who controls your life, is your life really in your own hands, and what obstacles will you overcome to find that life?"