Not Your Tiger Mom (2020)

Anthony Le
Not Your Tiger Mom
2020

Acrylic on stretched canvas
42 x 20 x1.5 in
107 x 51 x 4 cm

This is a portrait of Lori Tan Chinn in the TV show “Awkwafina is Nora From Queens.” Chinn portrayed a grandmother who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind especially when defending their own. This reminded me of matriarchal figures in my own life and is a testament to the strength of our elders.

"Not Your Tiger Mom" at Umbrella group exhibition (2021) | Courtesy of artist
"Not Your Tiger Mom" at Umbrella group exhibition (2021) | Courtesy of artist