Name/Title
On Lok ESJ - Andy Banh - Great Buddha - 2019Description
Andy Banh
“Great Buddha”
On Lok Lifeways East San Jose
Andy was born in Vietnam in 1951 after his grandparents, who were Chinese, had emigrated from Fukien. His grandparents and parents escaped to Vietnam as political refugees. When the communists took over South Vietnam in 1975, an unsuccessful attempt by the family to escape from Vietnam led to their homelessness. Four years later Andy’s uncle sponsored the family, which eventually immigrated to U.S in 1987.
Andy never dreamed of painting until he joined an art class at On Lok. He’s been painting for two years, and enjoys copying pictures from old calendars. He also enjoys fixing things that he finds on the street. He will take apart a broken chair and then use the parts to create a new one.
As a Buddhist, he believes in benevolent kindness. He is always happy to help people, particularly the homeless. His philosophy of life is: “No matter what religion you are, if you believe in kindness you will find happiness and peace.”
ART WITH ELDERS
2019 27th Annual Art With Elders Exhibit
