Chaneryna Thach
Warm Embrace
"Warm Embrace," is my dream far into the future. When I am finally embraced by my culture for who I am and we’re living happily together. As I have overcome my past trauma to build a stronger relationship with not only my friends and family but my community as a whole.
Materials & Digital Tools: Cut paper
About the illustrator
Chaneryna Thach is an illustrator from Kansas City, Missouri, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a minor in Asian Studies from the Kansas City Art Institute. Her passion lies in her intricate cut paper artworks, as she explores her personal experiences and the stories of her ancestors, aiming to inspire awe and reflection in her viewers.
Chaneryna’s work is deeply narrative, colorful, and personal, often focusing on her identity as a Cambodian American. Her artistic practice allows her to navigate and question cultural traditions, identity, and heritage, using art as a way to bridge the past and present. She hopes to spark curiosity and educate others about the beauty and rich history of Southeast Asia.
Contact
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Chaneryna_Thach