Cici Cheng is a Chinese-born U.S. artist and photographer who grew up in Durham, North Carolina. She received an MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts from Duke University and currently teaches Media and Arts at Duke Kunshan University. Additionally, she serves as a member of the CSCC Advisory Board and co-leads the China Stories & Images Cluster. Leaving her birthplace at the age of six to move to Durham with her family, Cici’s work focuses on personal and observational storytelling methods. Her narratives often revolve around intergenerational family relationships, the connection between place and identity, and the process of cultural assimilation. She believes home is “where we can imprint ourselves, our identities, our culture, our memories” and operationalizes her understanding through her work. Today, we have the opportunity to talk to Prof. Cheng to learn more about her personal trajectory and how she leverages media to express her feelings. Read More