“Where are you from-from?”, 2023

“Where are you from-from?” is inspired by the Peacock Chair as a symbol for mixed-race identity. This piece was created for my solo exhibition Halo-Halo: The Mixed Children. Halo-Halo is a cold Filipino dessert that translates to mix-mix and is ...

“Where are you from-from?” is inspired by the Peacock Chair as a symbol for mixed-race identity. This piece was created for my solo exhibition Halo-Halo: The Mixed Children. Halo-Halo is a cold Filipino dessert that translates to mix-mix and is a cute way to refer to mixed-blood Filipinos. This show is based on thoughts and phrases that have stuck with me while reflecting on my cultural identity.