The Sun Represents Your Heart
An art show about celebrating the humanity of AAPI elders while taking a look at the healthcare system designed for them.
MK Wong’s graphic novel memoir, The Sun Represents Your Heart, portrays his caregiving journey for his immigrant mother. Rather than traditional book pages, each moment and reflection comes to life as a distinct painting on the wall. Through this visual storytelling, Wong celebrates his mother’s rich and varied life, highlighting her roles not only as a mother and wife but also as a cherished friend, a dedicated volunteer, and ultimately, as an individual navigating her own mortality. Even with a language barrier, her essence shines through these painted narratives.
Location & Time:
San Francisco, Fall 2025 (TBD)
Breaking the Silence: Art & Mental Health
A visual storytelling project of paintings about a brother’s journey to understand the meaning of life in the face of mental illness within a Chinese immigrant family.
Related Events:
- Artist Talk at San Francisco Public Library (Fall 2025)
- Artist Talk at City College of San Francisco (Fall 2025)
About Me
My art is a confluence of lived experience and cultural synthesis. Rooted in my journey as a Chinese American immigrant, I weave autobiographical narratives that illuminate the nuanced realities of mental health and elder rights within the AAPI community. Drawing upon memories of Hong Kong and my life in the United States, I reimagine visual storytelling as a space where personal narrative intersects with social commentary. My work seeks to amplify often-overlooked voices, fostering empathy and understanding, and creating a platform for dialogue that challenges societal perceptions and advocates for greater support.
