These character-creation paintings are about self-exploring and rebuilding. These paintings are the rethinking of my gender identity inspired by my experiences of being suppressed by a patriarchal society in China and affected by multi-cultures. They also reflect my journey in the life I am living now toward self-rebuild and healing. I am a female artist from China. The Asian girl I created was based on my life experience, what I saw, and my fantasy. I have a social anxiety disorder. I don’t know how to give her a pair of eyes. So I gave her a couple of big glasses because that’s the feeling when I communicate with other people. But you still can see me through different elements in the paintings.

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and oil pastels on canvas / Size: 34×32 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and oil pastels on canvas / Size: 34×32 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and oil pastels on canvas / Size: 20×16 inches

Title: Untitled / Time: 2023 / Materials: Oil and pastels on canvas / Size: 72×60 inches