“Act Naturally” examines the feeling of imposter syndrome that can be found in 2nd generation individuals who have experienced a lack of belonging in their current and/or home cultures. “Alone Together” delves into the feelings of loneliness and depression, as many 1st generation immigrant adults who establish themselves in a new country know little to no people they can rely on. “Imperfectly Perfect” examines the idea of perfectionism which can be found in many 2nd generation individuals, built upon high standards of their 1st generation immigrant parents. “Bittersweet” explores how many 1st generation immigrant adults remain silent about the topic of mental health. However, is it possible for 2nd generation individuals to break out of the cycle of intergenerational trauma. “Absent Presence” considers the immigrant pursuit of the working class ‘American Dream’ and the impact this has on young 2nd generation children. “Clearly Misunderstood” explores the language barrier between child and parent, and how communication can overcome that. Many 2nd generation individuals are raised in a household where things are strictly binary. “Only Choice” depicts a 2nd generation adult coming to terms with their own form of identity, learning what makes them unique in the experience of cultural dissonance. “Painfully Beautiful” criticizes the way the media and popular culture has affected the way 2nd generation girls and women view themselves. Close Bittersweet “Bittersweet” uses oxymorons as visual metaphors to explore migrant identity, focusing on common mental health experiences found in 2nd generation individuals and their 1st generation parents. Tenzin Tsering Major Works ⤵ Growing Pains ↗ ..... www.tenzoni.com ↗ ..... www.instagram.com/tenzoniart @ ..... tenzoniart@gmail.com 2021Thesis Tara Zeng Tenzin Tsering