Expressions Within

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Agnes Q.

Acrylic paints on paper

• Artist Statement

  This artwork represents me as a Chinese American. In my art I incorporated both water and fire as they are very important elements in Chinese culture. It is believed that water represents intelligence, wisdom, flexibility, softness, and pliancy; Fire symbolizes energy, creativity, passion, power, strength, courage, and assertiveness. I choose these two elements, because I feel very connected to these elements, they represent much of who I am, all my expressions within.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity is a way to express the part of myself I do not usually share with others. Creating art lets me enter a space where I feel uninhibited and empowered. I like to paint from an activist angle, building connection between me as an artist and minds of my viewers.