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I started taking art lessons at five, and art has been my deepest passion ever since. Over the years, I’ve built a substantial body of work and found ways to bring that passion into my local community and share it with people beyond it. I launched "Canvas of Possibilities," which brings art lessons to children in Shenzhen. That same commitment led me to launch "The Exhale Gallery (exhaleg.org)," and it also guides my work as the founder of "The Mother Artists’ Collective," another way I connect with others through art. Across these initiatives, I explore motherhood and childhood alongside questions about gender-based and structural violence.
Canvas of Possibilities | November 2024—Present
Through an earlier volunteer experience, I discovered how many young children longed for art lessons that their families could not afford. After six months of planning, I launched weekly art classes in November 2024 for children aged seven to eight. As interest grew, I recruited two friends to help expand the program, which now serves more than 30 students.
Together, we have taught over 90 lessons, introducing children to materials ranging from crayons and colored pencils to markers and paint. These classes give children a welcoming space to express themselves, building their confidence and nurturing a sense of possibility through the joy of creating.
The gallery below celebrates our team and young artists, showcasing the artwork they have brought to life.
I created The Exhale Gallery with working mothers in mind. I wanted to give them a place to pause, knowing how often a day of paid work is followed by a disproportionate share of housework and childcare. Over more than two years of research and curation, the project grew into a collection of classical and contemporary paintings chosen for their potential to help viewers unwind. The gallery drew 20,000 viewers in its first three months, and its audience continues to grow. I had working mothers in mind when I began, and the response showed me how widely the invitation to pause resonated.
The Mother Artists’ Collective
In March 2025, two friends and I founded “The Mother Artists’ Collective” to help single mothers and mothers with limited incomes earn money through their own creative work. We started with a concern about how limited earning opportunities can make it harder for mothers to support their families while spending time with their children. We teach mothers to make handcrafted goods and connect them with vendors willing to sell their work. Our hope is that the extra income can ease some of the financial pressure they face and give them more time with their families.
