I moved to New York City over a decade ago. Since then, I’ve been sharing my love upcycling for cardboard art. I do this through workshops that bring together children, parents, and educators. Looking back at these photos from 2017, I’m reminded of how quickly time passes. Seasons change. Children grow. My art continues to evolve. As Very Fina Art approaches its 25th anniversary, I’m celebrating my journey of craftsmanship and creativity 😊. I hope my business connects with you soon!
Over the past years, I have given art workshops to the community in community gardens, museum and festivals. I am grateful to have wonderful assistants helping to make the workshops fun and successful.
Join me this year to the 40th Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration on May 19. It will also be my 3rd year giving art workshop for the festival. I would love to see you there!
Location: 53 Mott St, NY NY 10013
Date: May 19, 2019, Sunday, 11am – 4pm
It was a great experience to work on public art for Sing For Hope in NYC. In the last few months, I was painting my design on a piano. The artwork highlights the sensibility of New York’s cityscape. The design paints the abstractions of urban space, woven with color and light, as inspired by common architectural elements in the city like arches, windows, and fire escapes. These elements invite viewers to imagine a better future by engaging our sensibility and emotion in the open. When the painted piano placed in a school or a healthcare facility, I hope my artwork can connect different human experiences with harmony and hope. I believe color has healing power, and I hope my artwork will also bring comfort to those using the healthcare setting.
I haven’t stretched my own canvas for several years since I started creating my art with recycled cardboard. But today I picked up this beautiful organic cotton canvas and made two stretched canvas for my next paintings. These canvas came from organic cotton farming techniques which improve the soil, water and air. I continue to create art that reminds us to love our home the Earth.
