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What makes you angry?
I get angry when people are judgemental of someone or something, when people don’t try to step in their
shoes or get time to know the actual story. Criticism of others, intolerance towards people with disabilities
makes me both upset and angry.

What superpower would you have and why?
Definitely, not the time travel power. I would like to be able to breath underwater like a fish. I could dive
without bringing an oxygen tank.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?
No one else will do it for you. A person who gave me this piece of advice meant to put your head down and
work hard. Never wait for things to happen, make them happen for yourself and appreciate what you got in
your life.

What has been a seminal experience?
There have been a couple that really marked a turning point. For the past few years I’ve been focusing on
capturing different cultures. My Journey and Cultural Portraits Collections. With that series of work, I wanted
to welcome the viewers to celebrate the uniqueness of various cultures, defined by different histories, values
and the sense of beauty. These series of work are very important to me.

What work do you most enjoying doing?
As an artist, I am interested in sharing moments of everyday life. I love teaching. It’s endlessly inspiring to
know that I can make some sort of difference in children’s attitudes toward themselves and their lives. I pride
myself on creating a warm, supportive environment and understanding how my students think and learn, to
ensure they experience a feeling of satisfaction and enjoyment from their work.

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