Over the last few years, a simple phrase has turned into a personal mantra for me: Make More Art. It’s become both a reminder and a mission. A reminder to keep creating no matter what—and a mission to encourage others to do the same.
For most of my adult life, I considered myself a creative, maybe even an artist. But in truth, that part of me only occupied a small corner of my world. The majority of my energy went toward paying the bills, climbing the ladder, and sustaining a lifestyle. I lived in a nice apartment, sure, but the creative part of me was stuck in the background.
That began to shift when I found community—specifically, the Dallas Asian American Artist Collective. It changed everything. Creativity went from being a side note to taking center stage. Being around others who were making things, sharing ideas, collaborating, challenging each other—it lit a fire. I realized that art doesn’t thrive in isolation. It grows in connection.
That spirit is at the core of ZZETTO. I started ZZETTO not just to showcase art, but to build bridges—between creatives and communities, between inspiration and action. Whether you're a full-time artist, a weekend doodler, or someone who hasn’t drawn since childhood, I believe there's room for you at the table. We’re all born artists. But somewhere along the way, that part of us often gets pushed to the side—by the grind, by doubt, or by a system that doesn’t always value creativity.
Even in schools, where creativity should be celebrated, it’s often treated like an elective—nice, but not necessary. Ironically, many educator training programs teach that creativity is one of the highest forms of intelligence. So why do we so often bury it?
That’s why I say: Make More Art. Not just for galleries or social media, but for yourself. For your community. For the simple joy of creating something that didn’t exist before.
Art grounds us. It uplifts us. It brings people together. And in a world that often feels too fast, too divided, or too overwhelming, art can be a small act of rebellion—and a big act of healing.
Through ZZETTO, I hope to collaborate with artists, collectives, and even non-creative groups who believe in the power of creativity to move culture forward. If you’ve got a wild idea, a small project, or even just a conversation in mind—I’d love to hear it.
Let’s make more art. And let’s do it together.
