Hi I’m Tina!
I'm currently a senior in the Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design dual degree program, majoring in Illustration and East Asian Studies.
I am originally from Shenzhen (China), a coastal city right across from Hong Kong, and went to Chinese public school until 9th grade when I attended the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut.
I could say that traveling and studying abroad is a major part of my life that has shaped me into the person and artist I am today.
Before I could understand what being a human means, getting to know different places, people, cultures first made me subconsciously learn that there’s no correct or better way of being human. It not only humbled me, shaped my worldview, but also built my curiosity, and made me fall in love with the magical diversities of human experience.
I realize that the perfect way for me to express my passion for cultural narratives is through art. With more education and experience, I hope to find ways to translate cultural heritage into fun and resonating stories for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Hope you have fun reviewing my application and thank you for your time!