"Many may say that living with the collision of two cultures is a burden, but I find it a blessing in disguise."  - seexeng Click on image to go to WWW.HMONGPAGES.COM Photo by Iriya Seexeng Lee:  Art Saved My Life   By Malisamai Vue     [Directing his knowledge, experiences, and cultural energy towards his artwork, Seexeng has had the opportunity to share a fragment of the Hmong experience with others.  Presented with the opportunity to guest speak at the prestigious Wellesley College in Massachusetts, University of Wisconsin Madison and Milwaukee, along with local Macalester and Augsburg Colleges, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT).  His work continues to preserve the Hmong culture and educate others of the journey of Hmong people.  Through his artwork, Seexeng has been able to share his talents, gain a deeper understanding of his surroundings, expressing his heartfelt connection to the community and why the Hmong people continue to be a great contribution to ongoing American culture, art, and society.  As a cultural artist, his artwork has been able to restore lost identity.     “Art doesn’t have to speak a specific language but once recognized, can be a beautiful experience,” said Seexeng.  You must look beyond its visual multi-layer aesthetic beauty and feel the hidden stories because that is what makes his art even more meaningful and alluring.  The images of Seexeng’s artwork will seep into your mind and open your heart.  “Art is timeless, therapeutic, universal and recognizable by all; and for those who deeply love art may be experiencing a form of religion,” said Seexeng.  Given his experiences, Seexeng has been able to produce the multi-layer dimensional ardor shown through his artwork.]    Please visit Hmong Pages website to read the full article: http://hmongpages.com/page15601337.aspx   "Seexeng is a recognized artist and a passionate educator.  His work is recognized nationally for its beauty, its power and its mythic hold on meaning.  Specifically, what it means to be Hmong in America and through time.  Seexeng’s work is a testament to the passion and perseverance of a community that has come a long ways to today and continues on a road that will lead us to places we’ve never been." - Kao Kalia Yang (Author of "The Latehomecomer", by Coffee House Press. 2008)