Heritage Dumpling Interactive Installation

Medium: Air dry clay
Dimensions: 96” x 30” x 36”
Year Completed: 2024
Primary Discipline: Installation
Location: Denver, CO
Public Art Program: Denver AAPI Culture Fest - Reclaiming and Celebrating AANHPI Identity

An interactive art installation that invites participants to engage in a tactile exploration of their cultural heritage. 300 clay dumplings were folded by hand and provided for the event. By writing or imprinting their stories, symbols, or memories onto clay dumplings, participants contribute to a collective narrative that celebrates diversity and the shared human experience.