by shina kang
by shina kang
This collection covers the Personal juxtaposed with the Social as presented through installation.
The day my dad’s best friend died was the day I decided I hated god.
Talking is hard. Writing is a pain in the ass. Cooking is impossible.
But eating is easy.
Will it always end up getting lost? Words blend, translations reflected across pages in the rhythmic switching of left to right.
I find it difficult to describe growing up in the Greek Orthodox Church to those outside of it.
By Joseph Priolo
I could do modern art. It’s not that hard, right?
When all division disappeared
In three words
Yet, I am going to carry them with me forever. They are marked permanently on my skin.
“Yeah, I heard they’re dating.” “You can call it funny and I’ll treat it like it’s funny, but it’s sad and it’s ok that it’s sad.”
There was a point in my life where my mom was strong for me, and now I am strong because of her.
On December 13th, 2023, I embarked on a deep dive into my Instagram archives. I scrolled through countless […]
But before I can dive deeper into the endless chaos, I see a glimmer in the corner of my eye. Gone is the past. With a closer look, I can see two little green gems engraved in a golden ring, almost like brothers. The perfect ring right in front of me, something I never thought I needed until now. But before I can even check the pricetag, I’m gutted by the fact that this ring is not for me. Not yet at least. The ring is a prize, meant for someone who knows who they are. Knows what they want, where they want to be, and who they want to be with. Someone who knows the horns of life, but still challenges the bull anyways. The person who will own this ring knows how to handle life in the past, present, and future.
Taking on more responsibilities didn’t unearth me from the expectations I’ve been taught to assume since childhood. The burden of expectation follows me, regardless of my added work experience, relevant courses, or new extracurricular activities. It seems I’ve been lost within a growing résumé.