Asian Praisings is a column where we give special attention to people of Asian descent. Through short interviews, we hope to improve the representation of the Asian Dutch. Our interviewee this time: Sioejeng Tsao, an artist, activist, and public figure.
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Tell us something about yourself
My name is Sioejeng Tsao. I am an artist and activist and my forte is drawing.
Why did you become an artist?
Ever since I was little I have been drawing stuff. It was a way for me to get lost in my own world.
Which of your projects are you especially proud of?
A piece of mine called: Double Identity. It represents my daily struggle of being a Dutch Chinese woman. When I was younger I wanted to distance myself from my roots. Nowadays, however, I am incredibly proud of my heritage and I can feel my ancestors guiding me whenever I get stuck.
Where do you come from? A simple question with a lot of answers. ~ #seeyousioe #art #quarantine #nbc #chinese #femaleartist #doubleidentity #diaspora #roots #illustration #procreateWhat is your inspiration?
Life, nature and social issues. I am the kind of person who despises injustice. Whenever I feel that my words fall short, I will try to create a visual representation of my thoughts that will speak for itself.
What are your future goals?
I would really like to expand internationally. The Netherlands is a good starting point, but to achieve real growth I would like to further explore my possibilities.
FOLLOW SIOEJENG TSAO
Instagram: @seeyousioe
Website: seeyousioe.com
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