"Who will I become?" "What job will fit me?" These are the questions I always asked myself while growing up. As a little girl growing up in a broken family,  I never thought I would ever be successful in anything. I made mistakes, learned, and struggled for many years on the road to finding myself – which was not easy. But finally, I understand myself, love it, and am compassionate. 

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The eye is the core of my soul: it observes everything around me and gives me a sense of life. It is also built with love from people like my family, kids, friends, and boss, who love and believe in me. It's a solidification of my soul and something to look back at whenever I make mistakes. My dream of success is expressed by a wing full of holes, representing my mistakes. It is a message to myself that no matter what, I still have to keep trying and striving for the people who love me and also for myself. I want to dream big and follow it without any fear, knowing people stay by my side and are connected to me.

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Cardboard boxes and wood glue are my primary materials for this project. Finding a strong connection between me and cardboard boxes is the second chance to change our lives together. I firmly believe I could turn things people throw away, like cardboard boxes, into a beautiful sculpture, encapsulating my artist’s voice. Artists Ann Weber and Laurence Vallieres inspired me to accomplish my project by using cardboard boxes. 

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-Name of piece: “Follow My Dream”

-Year: 2023

-Medium: cardboard boxes, thread 

-Dimensions of Artwork  

96"x96"x96"

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