Alexis Cheung

In what ways does nature inspire or inform your work?

Because I grew up in Hawaii, its environment shaped my sense of self, ways I look at the world, and stories I choose to pursue.

What does it mean to you to be part of a thriving ecosystem?

Ideally, it means sharing resources and talents in ways that can benefit others and living and consuming in a manner that minimizes harm and degradation. In practice, it’s more complicated and messy—but I firmly believe that people and the environment can only thrive when they’re valued, so, at the very least, I hope to make choices that privilege humanity and the Earth over consumerism, capitalism, and social notions of success. That’s the goal, anyway.