The All-American

The All-American II is a photo series that recontextualizes traditional notions of masculinity and belonging. I imagine and construct scenes of strength, intimacy, togetherness between Asian men that I’ve rarely witnessed in an American context - tender moments that rebel against monolithic constructs of masculinity that have "other-ed" them as weak, undesirable, and not American enough. Just as much in front of the camera, I document my journey of reclaiming my own masculinity through a visual diary of self love - embracing new perspectives and intimate relationships with family, friends, self and dismantling old perspectives that has often compensated for how I viewed my own identity and masculinity.