H.R. Emi, a first-generation Mexican American artist, uses her paintings and drawings to explore “personal intergenerational trauma rooted in the legacy of colonialism, systemic racism, and immigrant-related stressors.” As the first in her family to navigate most aspects of American society, Emi had many “experiences that were unexplainable to her due to a lack of discussion and representation” that profoundly informed her practice. Her artworks strive to make sense of those experiences and introduce themes of identity, memory, and language.
Source: Artist Trust
