To give you and introduction to myself, my name is Shauna; I am Chinese-American, born and raised in the United States. During my childhood growing up in California, I had a lot of interaction with my grandma's known to me as Nai Nai (dad's mom) and Wai Po (mom's mom), who are both still alive today.
My grandmother and artist, Chen Lin, taught me how to paint in the Chinese Guo Hua style and with acrylics: shrimp, bamboo, roses, landscapes, etc. I even got I got a comprehensive VHS tape of Bob Ross videos as a recent Christmas present.
Chen Lin (pre 1970s) before she was my grandmother
My grandmother Rouluen is a very quiet and dedicated grandma. Despite always being in the shadow of my grandfather and of my rather large family, she expresses her love and care for us through her wondrous cooking and through little, everyday actions.
Pu Rouluen (2000) in the kitchen making some goodies at my home in Cary, NC
This winter I went to Taipei to visit Nai Nai, now 85 years old. She is still sharp as a knife and acting as matriarch to the Jins'. I'm looking forward to using this project as a chance to get in touch with Wai Po who still lives in California.
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