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My project builds upon the ongoing exploration of the concept of how one may perceive and understands their proximity to their cultural identity. Engaging in this conversation can be further understood as an effort to visualize a skewed and fractured perspective of one’s identity, which is manifested as an abstraction of a face. The project takes the form of a projection mapping-based installation, which incorporates multimedia elements, such as images and videos.

My work serves as an attempt to address individuals of cultural diaspora, which can be defined as communities that maintain a culture different from their residing countries and often strive to retain strong ties to their culture and country of origin. As a second-generation immigrant and Asian-American, my personal experiences of cultural diaspora have become more evident throughout my life as I have experienced the growing distance between me and my heritage. With this being said, the installation prompts the viewer to engage with their own sense of identity and belonging. Through the lens of technology, this installation reflects my efforts to merge these distant spheres that comprise my cultural identity in an attempt to find a sense of comfort throughout this journey.