Roots of Clay_Part 3

Roots of Clay is a personal reflection on immigration. What is it composed of?

1. Handmade clay houses. They represent awkwardness, imperfection, and the warmth of hands — something cozy and familiar.

These houses set the main theme: the author (me! hi!) is talking about the feeling of home.

If an immigrant tells you how easy the move was for them, they’re probably lying.

2. Houses, a chessboard, an ace (up the sleeve, ha!). These elements show how my immigrant life is constantly being replayed, reworked, and changed.

It’s as if you’re not living an adult life but playing Tetris. One moment you make a knight’s move (and you get into an exhibition in Florida), and the next, all the dominoes fall (and the tax office refuses to accept your documents electronically).

The pink background is for optimism, a touch of Wes Anderson’s style, and rose-colored glasses.