Artistic process

At the beginning of her practice, Sandra Thach focused on existential questions related to human perception, life, and death, exploring these themes through her everyday experiences. However, a significant shift occurred in 2020 during the pandemic, when the rise in racist acts against Asian communities prompted her to reevaluate her cultural identity. This moment marked a turning point in her approach, leading her to reconnect with her roots and more consciously address the complexity of her heritage.

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Born in Quebec, of Chinese descent from the Chiuchow region, and carrying a Vietnamese surname, she explores a plural identity. This personal quest has become a driving force in her creative process, where culture, memory, and familial heritage take center stage. Her role as an artist also becomes one of a spokesperson — she shares stories often rendered invisible in dominant cultural spaces, raising awareness of underrepresented realities.

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Her artistic approach focuses on the expansion of memory, particularly through the exploration of personal and collective memories. She seeks to capture the essence of fragile, often fleeting moments by materializing them into visually sensitive compositions. Her personal archives — digital photographs, sketchbooks, symbolic objects — serve as raw material, reflecting an accumulation of experiences both human and artistic.

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Today, Sandra continues to develop her practice across various mediums, while remaining true to her desire to create works that are sensitive, introspective, and accessible. By exploring the intersections between memory and visual storytelling, she aims to inspire dialogue with the public around emotion, vulnerability, and identity. Her promising journey suggests a career defined by rigor, authenticity, and a deeply human artistic vision.

Sandra Thach

石泳欣