The Petal - Cánh Hoa

Christian Yves Jones & Kara Juku, 2021
Video, 3:58 Loop
Mount Pleasant Community Art Screen (MPCAS)

The Petal (Cánh Hoa) explores the struggle of Asians born in the West who often battle with dueling identities. Kara Juku morphs between an Áo dài (traditional Vietnamese garment) and a contemporary outfit; shapeshifting out of the want to fit in. It represents her journey as she learns to embrace her heritage while navigating societal pressures.

This is the second iteration of the The Petal (Cánh Hoa) adapted to play on the MPCAS.

See the The Petal (Cánh Hoa) 2020