Artist Statement
I became a Falun Dafa practitioner in 2005 after a long spiritual search. Falun Dafa is a sect of the Buddha school. It was made public in China where it is now outlawed and persecuted. It is currently practiced in over 100 countries across six continents.

The practice's focus on the principles Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance helped me deal with depression and caused me to approach my life in a more upright and dignified way. It helped me take responsibility for my actions and let go of things over which I had no control. I was able to increase my self-awareness and self-control which resulted in a greater sense of peace and inner calm. 

These paintings combine different scenes that have flashed before me as I cultivate the principles of the practice. They also contain, as their subject matter, the stories or understandings of other practitioners.

I attempt to combine my understanding of Falun Dafa with a traditional Western approach to creating art.