Artist Bio
Lisa Ha was born in Tacoma, WA and she is now living in Kent, WA. After graduating from Kent-Meridian High School in June 2020, she plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Pacific Lutheran University. Self-taught, she is interested in exploring the intersections between art and other disciplines, such as computer science. She aims to become a software engineer in hopes of empowering students from underrepresented and underserved communities to explore STEAM, college access, and career opportunities.
Artist Statement
As a Vietnamese American, I am sitting at the crossroads of identity, tying the past with the present. In my body of work, I have focused on the theme of identity and multiculturalism. I explore how storytelling can be a vehicle to understanding oneself especially in a time of crisis. Growing up, I spent most of my early childhood attending schools that did not have a diverse student or teacher body. I was confused up until my 2nd-grade year; I identified with the white students in my class and I didn’t understand that I looked different because internally, I was American just like them. When I entered high school, the student body was much more diverse, and I was able to connect with my culture and be immersed in other cultures like I couldn’t before. In the current pandemic, I define resilience as still proudly claiming our identities even as ones that lie in the intersection of intertwining cultures and roots. With my art pieces, I intended to visually translate my experiences and portray my reflections and search for identity for the viewer to observe.
Social Media
Instagram: @artofha
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