Big thank you to my professors
Roberto Jamora and Chelsea Lee and Caleb Flood and Eka Maraneli and H.H Hiaasen
I couldn't have done it without all of your guidance and critiques!

Additional thanks to
Emily Csukardi and Nathan Tersteeg and Rellie Brewer and Tess Wladar and Evelyn Lieu and Hanna Irace and Maddy Osborne and Celedonio Garcia!
Thank you for always believing in me, and for all the advice and help!

I’ve found the one thing I was born to do.For years, I’ve wrestled with uncertainty, unsure whether or not I should follow my heart and become a fully-fledged artist, or listen to my well-meaning parents and secure a “safe” career in medicine. A mantra I’ve consistently been telling myself is “I can do it, I can do it”... but I never really believed in it until I finally decided to stop leaving my life on pause.
It was eye-opening just how little I actually knew about art and the artistic process. I’ve always felt a need to express myself, mindlessly doodling or creating things leisurely, but it’s through my time in Art Foundation that I’ve begun to fully understand how I can give my art a voice that goes beyond just visuals—it can tell stories, share emotions, and connect with people on a deeper level.
It was difficult deciding what I truly wanted to do because of all the options presented to me. At first, I was sure I’d stick to my original plans of majoring in Graphic Design, but after getting over the overwhelming process of intricate research of each department, Communication Arts felt like the perfect medium for me to challenge myself. There’s always more to learn, new techniques to master, new ways to improve; I find that process exciting over intimidating. I love the idea that no matter how skilled I become, there will always be room to grow. The constant pursuit of betterment mirrors my own personal growth. While I’ve been navigating through challenging emotions and trying to find balance in life, I’ve discovered that art is my way of self-care. I care for myself by caring for others, and so I hope that my art emanates a similar feeling to a warm hug.
I’m still finding my footing in learning how to find a consistent artstyle and documenting pieces professionally, and I am so appreciative for everyone who has been with me at the birth of my art career. I wish to create art for the future, for the people who will see it long after I’m gone; my art will remain as my flesh and bones, as an extension of who I am; I hope that soon after my name and image will no longer be the human that once was but the beautiful things she created. Just as my instructors and visiting artists have inspired me with their passion, love for their craft, and vision, I hope that my work can one day inspire people who are just like me.
The creative process is often unpredictable, and the pressure to consistently produce work that is both meaningful and technically strong can be overwhelming, but I no longer feel inclined to run from uncertainty. It’s in those moments of struggle that I must urge myself to grow the most, and with every mountain of challenges I climb, I gain a clearer sense of who I am as an artist.

Dream Big

Fifty two seconds, recorded footage, paper, graphite pencil, recorded on iPhone 13 Pro, Procreate on iPad, Adobe Premiere Pro

Representing childhood dreams, this stop-motion explores childhood innocence and desires. The simplicity of the paper adds to the arts and crafts feel, evoking childhood nostalgia. The background music is an edited version of the song 'ASAP' by New Jeans.

Bangladesh: an Archive

Three minutes, forty nine seconds, Prelinger Archive footage, footage recorded on iPhone 13 Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro

This piece utilises found footage of Bangladesh during different time periods of history. Accompanied by footage of the western world side by side, the stark differences between the east and the west showcases the consequences of imperialism, as well as the ways of life for families in different parts of the world. This piece was also shown at the VCU's Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity's (AAPIA) 2024 FilmFest.

They grow up so fast.
Bingu's very own castle in the icy Antarctic consists of snowy castle-like structures built upon a rugged iceberg.