Uncover is an interactive installation that was created as part of the re-branding for the Chinese American Museum. The goal of this project was to raise awareness for the forgotten history of the first Chinese immigrants. Their role in the creation of modern America is often overlooked and unappreciated. Because of these circumstances, the new generation of Chinese Americans don’t have a sense of the heritage. Their lack of a connection to their culture motivated me to create a installation that would help educate them in a unique, engaging and fun experience.The medium of this installation is rice, because it is symbolic of Chinese culture as a staple food. The projection on the rice provides a story about the journey of the early Chinese immigrants that spans across hundreds of years.
The new design for the Chinese American Museum logo has a double meaning, for the A in CAM, it is also the Chinese character for human 人. It brings back to the idea that the museum is for the community where the people is the core and essence of the museum. The circular C surrounds and completes the logo and represents a space for the people to learn about the Chinese American History.
