Hello

Artist Statement

I am a Chinese girl from Malaysia living in Kenya since 2005. When I first moved to Kenya, most people had never seen a Chinese person. They would stare and point. It made me learn that in order to embrace differences, I have to be the first to make friends. The word “hello” is simple, yet powerful. It is the first step of welcoming. I thought to bring together different languages from the word “hello.” I chose to change the colors of races in order for the audience to enjoy a new perspective. Hence the title of the work: “Hello.” It sounds different but the meaning is the same: hello. Be the first to embrace differences.