KITES: A Poem by an Immigrant depicts Asian immigrant journeys, cultural memories, identity, and immigration history. By imitating creatures such as birds, fish, and bamboo, as well as natural phenomena including ocean waves, clouds, and the phases of moons, the project symbolically portrays the arduous and long journeys each immigrant has to endure. The project’s distinctive visual style takes inspiration from Asian folk arts, including traditional Chinese kite design, textile design, and shadow puppetry motifs.
