Artist Statement
Music, immigration, and belongingness
This children’s book illustrates the story of Lan and her family moving into a busy, overwhelming city. Through the exploration of musical instruments in the music shop with the shop owner, Lan seems to retrieve her memory of her hometown. This story aims to discuss the predicament of many immigrants who hardly find a place of belonging. The magic of music, the traditional Chinese instruments depicted in this book, can retrieve long-forgotten memories, restoring one’s hope and spirit in this impetuous world. Reading this creative children’s book, the combination of words, visual art, and the imagination it empowers opens up a conversation about migrants and their belongingness.
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