Artist Statement
This colored pencil drawing depicts a warm scene in which a grandson whose native language is English learns to write in his grandmother’s language — traditional Chinese. The grandson writes “love” to his grandma, and she texts back on her smartphone, “My grandson, I’m proud of you!” The difference between the generations is bridged by language, learning, and their love for each other.The speech bubble reflects everyday texting, symbolizing that the grandmother is embracing technology and learning to text for her grandson. This drawing highlights the contrast between traditional communication and contemporary methods, as well as between youth and age. It shows that learning another person’s culture or language can be an act of respect. This effort not only changes the means of communication but also demonstrates how gaps can be bridged through understanding and seeing the world from another’s perspective.