Ode to Durian is a self-portrait photo series that connects my family narrative to that of the controversial Durian fruit. The challenges that the Durian faces in America is not that different from the challenges that I face when I bring up my family history. To learn more, read my short essay, Ode to Durian, here: https://www.meltaing.com/blog/2020/5/30/ode-to-durian

As a continuous exploration of the Ode to Durian series, I made this work - Ode to Green Onion - for my favorite vegetable on earth.