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​My work confronts the historical silencing of women. Through humorous narratives, I amplify the voices of women that were never heard and challenge the systems that kept them silent. ​

 

My most recent series, Women as Home Decor, began as a personal inquiry into the dynamics of my parents’ divorce and the cultural forces that shaped their understanding of marriage—particularly their perceptions of gender roles and identity.

 

Both were children of the 1950s, a decade steeped in postwar idealism and the rise of American consumer culture. Women were depicted as radiant homemakers, joyfully using modern appliances to serve their families—a glossy, sanitized image that stood in stark contrast to the historical reality of systemic oppression. At that time, women were denied basic financial autonomy and they could be institutionalized at a husband’s discretion for defying social norms.

 

My mother’s experience reflects the quiet suffering of many women of her generation. She struggled with depression and a deep sense of invisibility—feelings rooted in a society that devalued her voice and agency.

 

Through this work, I hope to illuminate the ongoing struggle of female gender stigma that still exists today. 

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