37 – Angela Hien / Multidisciplinary Creative, Educator, UC Berkeley, Art Practice

The Filipino Garage - KuyaChris & Friends - A Filipino American Perspective

Angela Hien is a multidisciplinary creative who uses a variety of mediums—from sculture and installations to audio and singings—to express her experience as a Vietnapina American. She was born in Sacramento, CA to a Vietnamese father and a Filipina mother. She recently finished studying Art Practice and Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley, with plans to go into education in the future. In this episode, we talk about her creative process, her experience as a Vietnamese/Filipina American, and her experience going back to the Philippines and Vietnam this last summer. She participated in UC Berkekey’s inaugural study abroad program (along with previous guest Joshua Laurel) and we go over her experiences and takeaways.

She also sings two cover songs and two originals! Additionally, we go over her art portfolio in the end, deconstructing how she creates and approaches her art practice.

Pieces of Advice

1. Laugh a lot. Experience joy unapologetically. Cry when you need to.

2. Exist conscientiously and generously at your capacity, while also having that same generosity to yourself—same gentleness.

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