For me, “Early Works” was a time of experimentation, a. time of when trying different media produced many unexpected results. It was a time of learning new processes, time of uncertainty, and surprises. And for me, with uncertainty comes excitement.
NORMAN AND ME, 1968
Media: Pastel on Paper
Size: 36" x 24” Single Panel
Norman was my little brother. I was born eleven months earlier so I was always the older sister, the one who watched over him. He was the long-awaited male child, so I carried my responsibility with great seriousness.
MAB, 1968
Media: Wood Cut
Size: 15" x 11.5” Single Panel
In 1968, Mab Huang, serious and focused, was well aware of his destiny.
CORETTA, 1968
Media: Lithograph
Size: 12” Diameter, Single Panel
Coretta Scott-King in Grief
MOTHER’S SHOULDERS, 1969
Media: Charcoal on Paper
Size: 12” Diameter, Single Panel
Mother was a first generation immigrant. She reflects the struggles, determination, and strength of those who come to America in search of a better life for their families. This generation contributes much to our society through their hard work. We must remember and honor them.
THREE GENERATIONS, 1969
Media: Etching
Size: 19.5” x 5" Single Panel
Three generations of scholars - the pinnacle of traditional China. They carried the responsibilities and burdens of the ruling class. Their demise set them free, but at the same time removed their privilege.
SELF PORTRAIT, 1970
Media: Etching
Size: 17” x 13.5” Single Panel
I always knew I was destined to serve humanity. I thought I would grow up to become a bodhisattva. My path swerved through marriage, motherhood, and grandmotherhood, but I am still moving.
YOUNG MOTHER, 1970
Media: Lithograph
Size: 12” Diameter, Single Panel
The young mother must love, nurture, and protect her little ones. She, herself matures into womanhood as she molds and guides her children to adulthood.
ME, 1972
Media: Ink Drawing
Size: 2.5" x 3.5"
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 1973
Media: Woodcut
Size: 18" x 24"
Taipei today, a great modern metropolis and capital of Taiwan was a picturesque city filled with simple homes and palm trees. I look back with some nostalgia thinking of the slower pace and how the people lived closer to the land and Mother Earth.
MOTHER AND SON, 1975
Media: Lithograph
Size: 17” x 11” Single Panel
My mother had this young son, her eighth child, at the age of 47. He was her special baby. So even when she was quite old, she took extra care to see that his food was nearly perfect.
FAMILY DINING, 1975
Media: Pen and Ink on Paper
Size: 25” x 22” Single Panel
I our early days, feeding a husband and three children was quite a job. The circular form at the bottom of drawing is the back of the head of the youngest child. We were blessed to be in America, where the family enjoyed an abundance of healthy, nourishing food.
ALONE IN THE GARDEN, 1976
Media: Pen and Ink on Paper
Size: 27” x 21” Single Panel
Unlike my other two children, Fran; my youngest; was not and is not a loner, but is rather one who always marches to the beat of a different drum.
FRAN AND KARLA, 1977
Media: Pen and Ink on Paper
Size: 28” x 21” Single Panel
A moment of light in the upstate New York. A Moment of conversation and thought. A moment in their lives, forgotten.
EATING MELONS, 1978
Media: Charcoal & Pencil on Paper
Size: 24” Diameter, Single Panel
Married for eons. Now frail with age. What is there to say, to do, but to share the moment and a melon.
OSWEGO, NY, 1968
Media: Oil
Size: 30" x 36"
Oswego, N.Y. I arrive in Fall of 1965. It was a old fashioned simple small town with a budding new state university. Five month after our arrival, the legendary Blizzard of 1966 occurred. In 5 days, Oswego received nearly 100 inches of snow caused by the arctic air and lake-effect snow. Snow was piled to second floor of buildings. People could not open their front door. What a great introduction to the power of Nature.
The winters were long and cold so this painting recorded my feelings.
CHIMPANZEE, THANK YOU JANE GOODALL, 1990
Media: Charcoal
Size: 12" x 12"
Humans share 98.8% of DNA with chimpanzees. Beyond genetics, human and chimpanzees also share many characteristics including complex social structure, emotional expression, advanced problem solving abilities and extended maternal care.
THE MYSTICAL GARDEN, 1970
Media: Oil
Size: 24" x 51"
Marc Chagall Inspiration
Why are gardens so wonderful? No matter large or small, they are full of color, beauty, life energy and just magic. Gardens intoxicate us all.