Nanly Ly by Sophia Siong
Nanly Ly
Artist: Sophia Siong
Title: A Grandmother’s Story, 2025
Medium: Digital Illustration
A story that begins in Vietnam crosses many borders, eventually finding home in Colorado. This illustration follows the life of a Hmong grandmother who once lived in bamboo houses, and sacrificed her own dreams to give her children and grandchildren a better future. A story of love, resilience, and strength, one deeply rooted in the Hmong experience.
Sophia Siong
Sophia Siong is a recent graduate of Regis University where she completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Peace and Justice Studies. Sophia is the eldest daughter to a family of refugees and she carries a strong sense of resilience, cultural pride, and commitment to her community. Through her academic research and work with CAPU, Sophia is passionate about uncovering and sharing the hidden stories of the Hmong community in Colorado. Sophia curated this exhibition after gathering oral histories from the Colorado Hmong community and hopes that viewers can enjoy the meaningful and resilient stories through art.