chang-lin tien
sharbat gula
my grandfather with a kind smile and the afghan girl with grit in her eyes, remind me to always stand for justice. my first name justin is derived from the latin word justus, and my chinese middle name “zunyi,” translates to respect justice. in my art and design, i aim to improve the community by addressing economic, environmental, and social issues through contemporary designs. my ultimate dream is to nurture ubudehe, the rwandan practice of building by the community for the community. chang-lin tien and sharbat gula inspire me to persist and continue the search for the best socially responsible practices while advocating for vulnerable and underprivileged people around the world.
medium: graphite on paper.
dimensions: 8" x 10".
bobby kennedy
"all of us might wish at times that we lived in a more tranquil world, but we don't. and if our times are difficult and perplexing, so are they challenging and filled with opportunity." -robert f. kennedy
medium: graphite on paper.
dimensions: 8" x 10".
