Nyob zoo! (That's "Hello" in Hmong) Welcome to my shop. My name is Samy and I'm a Hmong-American artist.
I strive to convey a sense of duality in my work, portraying the traditions of the Hmong culture in a new way using modern techniques, as well as the artistic influences of living in America. My creations are a good example of what I've dubbed as my being part of the hyphen generation: Hmong-American, traditional-cultural, and old-new.
Many of my cards feature Hmong "paj ntaub" (literally translated, "flower cloth") embroideries--some are old traditional designs and some are my own inspired designs.
