I nurture belonging by uncovering the mosaic stories of our ancestors.

Welcome! I’m Chrislyn / 朱琦恩, an Emmy-winning multimedia artist and community builder curious about the cultural narratives that shape who we are.

This season, my community storytelling experiments invite each of us to witness and be fully witnessed in our stories. How may we learn from our interwoven journeys to feel at home, transmute generational trauma and resilience, and crystallize our ever-evolving identities?

Come explore this question with me as I document untold family histories, nurture the My China Roots community on Discord, and share my art through Stocksy United.

Let’s Get Real

Who are you? Why?

Living between the U.S., China, and Malaysia, I constantly question the entangled stories in our heads that keep us from feeling whole and connected. (It’s why I studied neuroscience and film in college!) While there’s still much to (un-)learn, the truth I’ve found is this: Your identity between cultures is beautiful. It is a gift. You are descended from royalty, and the world would be a better place knowing your story.