Artist Statement:I was a bit nervous at first but I'm really glad that I was able to have the chance to share my story. Especially if it will make others aware of different life experiences in different social contexts. I also think its an interesting and innovative way to share diverse experiences among students within an academic institution.
Yuan Fang:My name is Yuan Fang.
I'm a fifth year PhD student
in Archeology at the Anthropology department.
The question I would like to answer is:
How does family impact your identity?
My family is from Yongzhou, Hunan Province, China.
When I was born, my parents were already in their 40's.
And it's very rare that I'm the second child in the
family because under the one child policy, it's not common.
However, I'm very fortunate because my parents
loved me and gave me equal opportunities
to have an education as my older brother.
So they are caused by all
three generations who experienced the Cultural
Revolution, very chaotic period in history.
And my father was fortunate to
be able to attend universities.
And they also think I should be given this opportunity.
So I came to the US in 2011 and it
has been already ten years, and now I'm studying a
subject of interest like archaeology, and I'm studying bronze mirrors.
I really cherish this opportunity.
And I also thank my family for supporting me.