Hi there, my name is Malina! I'm a Chinese-American artist from Honolulu, Hawai’i, who is now based in Portland, Oregon. I create vibrant, colorful sculptures using both soft and solid materials, primarily ceramics, textiles, and fibers. My goal when creating sculptures is to make objects that invoke emotion and prompt people to question the motives behind my art and their reactions to it. I hope to create artwork that sparks conversation and encourages community building that uplifts joy and unity through shared experiences. Some of the subjects I enjoy addressing are food, artifacts of comfort, and labor; all of which are often major pillars of culture and community, be that within chosen or prescribed spaces. I'm using art to explore what connects people, and how that can invoke positive emotions and experiences for those around me. I am deeply inspired by my upbringing, the cultures I exist within, and the people in my community. I hope that my art connects with or inspires something within you, be that through similarity or difference. Thank you for being apart of my learning journey.