About Me

Growing up hearing-impaired led me to immerse myself in art, shaping my understanding of sound, connection, and identity. My work explores themes of resilience and vulnerability, encouraging others facing similar challenges to honor their own experiences. I frequently use the motif of waves—both sound waves and ocean waves—to depict the abstract feeling of being lost in a world of sound, influenced by both external noise and internal struggles. This year, I broadened my work beyond my personal story, focusing on amplifying unheard voices, symbolized by objects like shells as telephones to transmit marginalized voices. Mirrors and reflective elements in my pieces invite viewers to recognize and respond to these stories, encouraging connection and empathy. My commitment to functional art goes beyond individual expression. I’ve painted murals in pediatric therapy centers to comfort children in speech development and led collaborative art projects as National Art Honor Society president. These projects have included painting sets with the theater department and illustrating coloring books for children in El Salvador, which we printed on t-shirts and puzzles. These experiences have deepened my belief in art's transformative power to uplift communities by amplifying voices. As I continue to grow, I aim to use art to create connections, raise awareness, and bring positive change to the lives of others.​

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Email: Helenzhang997@gmail.com