Waterfall Embrace

This ceramic piece is a 12-inch tall sculptural vessel created through a combination of coil building, carving, and hand-painted underglaze designs. 

Drawing from my personal journey—growing up in Vietnam and later moving to the United States to pursue my education—I designed this work as a visual conversation between the two cultures that shaped me.

The piece blends Eastern and Western artistic elements, featuring symbolic forms and motifs that hold personal meaning. Each carved detail and painted surface reflects objects, aesthetics, and traditions that I’ve come to appreciate from both parts of the world.

My goal for this project is to create a work that honors my Vietnamese heritage while celebrating the influences of American and Western culture, ultimately showcasing how these identities coexist and inform my creative voice.