ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
“THE OX IN THE BARN”
(2024)
throughout my childhood, my mother would tell me this story every time I acted out, to the point where I could recite the whole thing myself! like the proverb, "the grass is greener on the other side," it served as a gentle reminder that no one really has it "best." developed with the support of the asian american studies program and the digital storytelling team, "the ox in the barn" is my modern interpretation of a traditional southeast-asian folktale. written and illustrated with love, to be told many more times in the years to come.
“ETCHING OUR SUCCESS” (2019)
in the fall of 2019, the applied research in asian american studies class planned, produced and showcased original aanapisi media stories, inspired by our students and our local community. my digital story sought to answer the question: “what does success look like for dorchester's vietnamese-american community?” in a series of interviews conducted with three local, female, vietnamese-american artists, their visions, wisdoms, and wishes for a successful dorchester helped me to “carve out” my own definitions of success. what makes this project special is how I related to each artist—not only through meaningful conversation, but also through our shared love for art and creative expression.
“OUR STORY-CHEF STORY” (2019)
this video is an all natural, home-grown product of the “home-grown story chef harvesting activity,” an ambitious group project rooted in lessons about gardens, cooking, and community. working in teams, our assignment was to kindly ask our family, friends, and neighbors for something fresh from their gardens. with whatever fruits, vegetables, and herbs we could find, we prepared dishes to bring to the class, along with some food for thought. the true purpose of the activity was to share our stories—this story is a celebration of our community’s genuine love and support for one another, captured through the spirit of our organic connections.
“HOW TO LOVE SOMEONE FAR AWAY” (2017)
after my bà ngoại—my grandmother—passed away in the spring of 2017, I had a difficult time processing my grief, having never felt a loss so great before. “How to Love Someone Far Away” is a children’s book I wrote and illustrated dedicated to my bà ngoại, and to anyone with long-distance loved ones who may also be struggling to find peace in their absence. I shared this story with the hope that it would someday be a source of healing and strength for others, the way that it was—and still is—for me.
CONSULATE GENERAL OF
FRANCE IN BOSTON
BASTILLE DAY 2018
On French National Day 2018, The Consulate General of France in Boston celebrated liberty, equality, and fraternity with an inspirational ceremony and garden party at the Residence of France. After a successful internship with the press attaché, I was rehired as an independent contractor to design event communications, graphics and signage, including flyers, banners, maps and invitations. I was also the event photographer, capturing key moments of the historic reception. Under the supervision of Judith Guillou, and with final approval by former Consul General of France, Valéry Freland, I created beautiful imagery honoring the significance, diversity and friendship of France and its Terroirs.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO
FRANCE AT #BIO2018
The French Delegation, with the presence of former Ambassador of France to the United States, Gérard Araud, was warmly welcomed at the 2018 BIO International Convention, an event in Boston, Massachusetts highlighting the progress of biotech globally. I represented the Consulate General of France in Boston as its press and communications intern, responsible for reporting and documenting the latest in French and Franco-American biotech and updating the Consulate website and social media with important news, photos and reports. I designed this pamphlet for the Consulate as a helpful visual of scheduled events featuring France at #BIO2018.
ART FROM THE HEART ♡
