Samantha Alexa aka SAZ
To Go Unravel, 2025
Found paper collage
14” diameter
A circular collage composed of various colorful chopstick sleeves woven together. The wrappers feature a mix of Asian restaurant logos, characters, icons, and patterns in red, blue, green, black, and white.
Biography SAZ is mixed-race and holds heritage from two divided nations—Korea and Cyprus. Growing up as an american third-culture kid, with ancestors shaped by conflict and complex histories, my body...
Biography
SAZ is mixed-race and holds heritage from two divided nations—Korea and Cyprus. Growing up as an american third-culture kid, with ancestors shaped by conflict and complex histories, my body and spirit often feel as though they exist in between worlds. With a challenged sense of belonging and cultural connection- art has become my way of bridging gaps, deepening a connection to myself, and making sense of my nuanced cultural perspective.