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Xiumei
Born in Shanghai in the midst of China's Cultural Revolution
when worlds were colliding with one another,
I studied the moods, feelings and romance of European Artists
while China's history, artifacts and creative force were being irreparably damaged.
I survived as did China.
Mao Zedong, in my formative years, was a symbol of absolute repression.
I have chosen that same symbol to liberate and expand my view of China in today's world.
I take great pride in becoming a citizen of the United States.
I wonder at the West's beauty encompassing my home.
Often I seek to examine and explore that very beauty
in terms of its cultural icons.
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