Taking it Back
2021
Acrylic Paints
"Taking it Back" was inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. The government has ordered some businesses to be closed due to being "non-essential" and for safety reasons. That includes amusement parks, entertainment venues, etc. School campuses were closed, and their learning has been switched to online. But for now, we are rolling back because coronavirus vaccines are now distributed all over the US. As more and more Americans are getting vaccinated and the cases of this virus are slowing down, we are now taking back the moment where everything was before.
Should We Celebrate?
2023
Drawing Pencils
From coronavirus to crimes targeted against Asian Americans in the 2020s, Banh question on whether we should continue to celebrate Lunar New Year or not. The left image reflects some of the impacts of the virus which is students switching to online learning and staying home. The middle image shows a group of protestors marching and demonstrating against the rise of harassment and violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders. And finally, the right image portrays the recent shooting tragedy that happened in Monterey Park. All of these significant events happened during or close to Lunar New Year which led to questioning whether we should gather and celebrate this holiday or not.
Drawings and Paintings
From coronavirus to crimes targeted against Asian Americans in the 2020s, Banh question on whether we should continue to celebrate Lunar New Year or not. The left image reflects some of the impacts of the virus which is students switching to online learning and staying home. The middle image shows a group of protestors marching and demonstrating against the rise of harassment and violence against Asians and Pacific Islanders. And finally, the right image portrays the recent shooting tragedy that happened in Monterey Park. All of these significant events happened during or close to Lunar New Year which led to questioning whether we should gather and celebrate this holiday or not.
“Past Reflection” portrays images of what Banh himself has done over the past. Within a gallery-like space, Banh walks in and sees tall portraits of himself. The image on the left of Banh has himself with a European Union (EU) flag above him. Is supposed that Banh is in Brussels which is where the headquarters of the EU is at. In front of Banh are two images. The left image shows him as a package handler amid the coronavirus pandemic while the right shows him in a graduation gown holding his high school diploma.
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Past Reflection
2021
Drawing (Pastels)
“Past Reflection” portrays images of what Banh himself has done over the past. Within a gallery-like space, Banh walks in and sees tall portraits of himself. The image on the left of Banh has himself with a European Union (EU) flag above him. Is supposed that Banh is in Brussels which is where the headquarters of the EU is at. In front of Banh are two images. The left image shows him as a package handler amid the coronavirus pandemic while the right shows him in a graduation gown holding his high school diploma.