"Of Wave and Stones" by Yeu Q Nguyen

Sponsored by the Arts & Culture Commission

"Of Wave and Stones" pays homage to the ancient Asian wisdom on the power of resilience and the courageous immigrants and refugees who made their new lives in America.

Using water as a symbol for the quiet determination that allows us to inevitably triumph over obstacles, Of Wave and Stones pays homage to the ancient Asian wisdom on the power of resilience and the courageous immigrants and refugees who made their new lives in America. Its structural design, inspired by the construction of a bridal veil, and the use of delicate tulle debunks the myth of feminine fragility and celebrates power as a balance embodying both strength and softness.

Yeu Q Nguyen is a multidisciplinary artist and independent curator based in Los Angeles. She is known for her installations, public art programming, and community engagement art projects that increase empathy and resilience. Nguyen’s immersive installations encourage a sense of wonder and hope for the future, linking themes of contemporary Asian identity to enduring cultural traditions and stories. She is also a published poet, certified artist coach, educator, and community advocate.

This temporary art installation is generously sponsored by the Glendale Arts & Culture Commission through funding from the Urban Art Program, and support from Glendale Library, Arts & Culture, Glendale Community Services and Parks, and the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association.

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