Artist Statement

My work represents the iconography of my past and the present life. I am inspired by the symbols and crafts of my Filipino cultural heritage, my experiences as a first generation Filipino American, and my perceptions of the world we live in today. Through my artwork, my primary intentions are to create awareness of the Filipino American experience.  I am a mixed media artist, sometimes combining painting, collage, basketry, weaving, papermaking, or embroidery in my work.  By incorporating the utilitarian Philippine Islands crafts of basketry, weaving, papermaking, and embroidery, I bridge the gap between my past cultural heritage to the present. Additionally, my social and political observations are often included in my work.