Angellie and Annabelle Yang by Terry Thao
Angellie and Annabelle Yang
Artist: Terry Thao
Title: Indigo Children, 2025
Medium: Digital Illustration
Indigo Children is a digital illustration born from a longing to honor who we are and where we come from. Inspired by the deep midnight hues of traditional batik, the piece follows two young women standing at the threshold of adulthood, learning to hold their culture close while discovering who they are becoming. Around them drift glowing children, gentle creatures, and quiet spirits, reminding us that heritage is not something we shed; it moves with us, like breath. Indigo Children invites young hearts to see their heritage not as weight, but as blessing. It reminds us that home is not a place we must earn; it is already within us, carried in spirit, in tradition, and in the stories that shape who we are.
Terry Thao
Terry Thao is a digital artist based in California’s Central Valley whose work explores themes of identity, culture, and memory. Drawing inspiration from their Hmong heritage, Terry creates illustrations that blend everyday moments with elements of folklore and symbolism, inviting viewers to engage with stories both personal and collective. Using digital media as their primary tool, Terry aims to use visual storytelling to honor ancestral histories while addressing themes of belonging, resilience, and cultural continuity. Terry’s work is characterized by a style that is both grounded and imaginative—a gentle mix of realism and metaphor that encourages reflection and connection. With each piece, they seek to create moments where viewers can pause, look closer, and discover the deeper narratives woven into the fabric of everyday life.