Unapologetically Asian is a series of face mask made with canvas, muslin, and Korean silk patchwork. The work responds to the fact that preventative mask worn by Asian people has largely been perceived as an unnecessary overreaction, a proof of illness, or an open invitation to commit hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The artist unapologetically embraces her ethnic identity and confronts the surge in COVID-19 related anti-Asian racism that is prevalent in the US. The project aims to bring awareness to the experiences of Asian people as well as other marginalized communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and systemic racism.
