Our Roots

My thesis inquiry, “Roots,” re-examines my motivations for caring about my culture—Chinese culture—after a long period of neglect. Its graphic language draws on communal cultural motifs: the decorative packaging of childhood Asian snacks, the floor shape of pagodas, and lucky symbols in Chinese tradition. This body of work is a thorough examination taking up form in various printed matter such as posters, bookmarks, banners, books, vinyl, and other printed ephemera.