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| Photo courtesy of Asian American Press |
"Time is Running Out"
I create this painting after having seen the grave images and most
disturbing audio clips (gathered from the Facts
Finding Commission)
depicting the hardship and suffrage of my fellow Hmong (especially the
women and children) in
the jungle of Laos a few years ago.
This painting was created in hope that it will serve as a voice for a
group of people who otherwise may not have one.
This situation is no different than that of the current situation
of the
graves of my fellow Hmong being desecrated in Thailand. These deceased
love ones of ours simply have
no voice and or opportunity to be heard,
therefore, we must act as their voice and do what we can within our
power
to find opportunities for them to be heard.
When examining the painting, please note that though the candle is
burning out, plenty of blood has been shed, suffrage, pain and death are
imminent. Yet the fighting spirit of
these people still exits and are
pleading for our help.
Please also note that despite these grave symbols
being the main focus
of this painting, do also notice the dimly lit star in the upper corner.
This almost hidden
star represents you and I- the hope, the only hope
for these underrepresented, oppressed and suffering people.
I strongly believe that many of you can resonant with me and I hope that you will search deep down inside your soul to do
what is just and fair and to be a voice for anyone and
everyone who are being oppressed and are suffering.
This
painting was presented as a gift to MN US Senator Norm Coleman by the Hmong Grave Desecration National Delegation on Veterans
Day.
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| "Regeneration" |
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| Dr. Jer Lee's Collection |
"Regeneration"
-I chose to create a piece that reflects what I believe will happen with the Hmong culture. I simply refuse to accept our
culture's demise and the fact that eventually we will lose our identity as Hmong people. Therefore, my "Regeneration"
piece illuminates the belief that despite all of the changes and adaptations we have made, we will not take away the truth
of our identity. We are too resilient to simply let our culture die. Thus, even in the midst of the broken pieces within our
culture, we will unite and give birth to a more evolved and more vibrant culture that will withstand time. In short: Even
when something is lost or damaged, its spirit will still live on. Can you spot the second Qeej?
| "There is Still Hope" |
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| Dr. Peter Yang's Collection |
| "Sadness Part 2" |
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| Personal Collection |
| General Vang Pao- 20th Anniversary |
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| * Kao Ly Jah Lao's collection. 1995 |
| Icon Painting |
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| A Study...my first ever gold leaf painting. 1995 |
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