Daniel Lai

I make book sculptures that are narrative art. Narrative art is art that tells stories; My narrative sculptures tell stories of lived moments. From food to social issues, inspirations abound. As an immigrant in the US who has studied linguistics, art history, and criminology, my art uses metaphors to respond to injustices and to explore the mundane, for example bad governance and the penny I found in the parking lot. Transcending the limitation of words, the expressions in my three-dimensional work encompass humor, intellect, and a variety of emotions.