detail of Playground III by Mengru Zhou When the team at Gallery B612 suggested I curate and design this year's AAPINH show, I knew I had been offered a truly precious opportunity – a chance to honor and celebrate a beautiful slice of our community in a time when celebrating the diversity shaping our country holds a different kind of weight than it ever has before. I believe every community is made more beautiful by the individuals who shape it, and as a country of immigrants

Installation view of Love Letters to Planet Earth at Gallery B612 in Seattle, showcasing mixed media artworks inspired by nature, including encaustic paintings, textile pieces, and sculptures made from recycled materials.

Essence in Bloom: A Celebration of Black Legacy, Culture, and Artistic Expression at Gallery B612