MTC ART GALLERY

T.P. Huang

Artist Statement

T.P. Huang

My interest in art emerged when I was no more than ten or so. I fondly recall my younger sister and I spending hours drawing and painting, often to see who would get a pat on the head from our mother. My sister pursued art and became successful in commercial graphic design. I studied marine biology and environmental sciences but my affinity for art has always remained with me. Many of my creations reflect my interest and knowledge in those two areas. In later years, I studied Taijiquan (or Tai Chi) and that too, is reflected in my art. Another great source of inspiration is nature; I incorporate natural material (seedpods, branches, leaves, insects, etc.) found on some of my many outdoor escapades. I chose collage as my primary medium because it offers a tremendous range of material for expression. It also gives me satisfaction to be able to reuse a little of the huge amount of material discarded by our consumer lifestyle — a nod to my environmental sensibility. Above all, the most gratifying aspect of my art is the creativity and joy in making them.