art bazaar for worker solidarity
TIDAWHITNEY LEK
How are you? How have you been coping with this pandemic/ quarantine?
I've been doing well, but due to COVID related issues I now have to leave and relocate my studio. Those that I live with have been working from home and others have been laid off. It's definitely weird times of uncertainty, so I feel everyone is doing the best they can to prepare, educate and be safe.
What are you working on right now?
I'm currently working on a series of narratives and portrait paintings of my family. Through these narratives I plug in these relationships we have with objects, people or experiences.
What made you wanna get involved in Art Bazaar for Worker Solidarity?
This is another great opportunity to support communities as well as the arts, and especially the folks who are undocumented. Having access to resources like these can make such a big difference in someone's life.
Where are you from and how does it influence your art?
I am from Long Beach, California, born and raised in the neighborhood of Cambodia Town. My community inspires me to express the influential cultures I grew up with from tradition to today's contemporary.
How do you envision the art world post-pandemic?
I'm pretty optimistic the art communities will thrive, I feel there might be a sprouts of new art scenes and communities here and there. It was a total shift due to COVID so I can imagine the difficulties, but eventually we must return to the art world in person.
