Jennifer Huang

Jennifer Huang (HFYJ) is a senior in high school residing in Southern California. Her artistic endeavors are dedicated to transcending the conventional boundaries of art, a pursuit deeply influenced by her experiences as a Chinese immigrant. Educated in both China and America, she has encountered a profound dichotomy between these two cultures. China's emphasis on structure and tradition starkly contrasts with America's promotion of originality and creativity, particularly within the arts. Jennifer strives to depart from formulaic practices, aiming to explore and challenge socially entrenched norms, customs, and expectations. Simultaneously, rather than completely deconstructing traditional imagery and mediums, she hopes to integrate, expand upon, and meld them into her works to give life to new ideas.

The themes of her pieces span from pressing social issues such as climate change and social inequality to the exploration of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. Delving into these subjects through her art offers the artist a platform for personal introspection. Through her creations, she hopes to inspire others and herself to question established boundaries and conventions, fostering a catalyst for change.

This autumn, she plans to attend New York University and pursue her studies in intermedia arts, which will equip her with the skills to fuse her artistic practice with technology and open new avenues for creative expression.


Artist Statement

In this series of artworks, the artist prompts reflections on social constructs through the traditional medium of oil paint. Following exposure to new ideas and methodologies during her high school career, her artistic endeavors expanded beyond her established comfort zone. While many of her other creations employ unconventional techniques and mediums, in this series, she redirects focus to the concept behind each canvas. These three pieces portray her introspection on her Chinese and American identity by highlighting the issue of Asian stereotypes, the enduring prevalence of the domestic sphere within Chinese society, and the fragility of rules and laws in the face of a powerful revolutionary force. Her use of colors within her pieces paints vibrant scenes that obliquely address these topics, inviting the viewer to look between the colors to uncover the messages below.


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