My name is Nik Nurhafieza Nik Mohd Rosidi. Yeah, it's a long name for American to pronounce but hey, it's what mixed race does. I am 1/8th blood of Chinese and the rest are Malay. I am born and raised as Malay since my great-grandmother was Chinese, it was long overdue to learn about Chinese culture. I learned to accept that I am not 100% Malay but that's okay. Since Mixed race is glamorized by the media, I am proud to say that I am 1/8th of Chinese from my maternal great-grandmother. People would always say that I am not a mixed race but more like a trace of what's left. In my view, I am Mixed race and I am damn proud of it!
why am i choosing the concept of panda and a hibiscus plant? it was to symbolize that my great grandmother was migrating from China to Malaysia and was unified with my great grandfather who was Malay, hence the hibiscus flower. it was a national symbol for our country that symbolize the 5 petals of each race; Malay, Chinese, Indians, indigenous and others that have called Malaysia as home.
You have a cute concept and image, but it's not necessarily strong artistically. You can play with the portrait, even if it's a photograph. Use the symbols more boldly, or abstract your face, or something to give interest.
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