This fetishization is nothing out of the ordinary for Chen and her friends. "My friends who are people of color and I often experience some form of fetishization. In regards to the specific fetishization of Asian women, I'd say that we can barely walk outside without hearing 'Ni hao!' or 'Konichiwa!' when someone catcalls us." This treatment and 'othering' is horrendous, but sadly not shocking. Chen finds solace on the internet, which is reflected in pieces like the Text Earrings. "The internet absolutely inspires my work!" she says. "Not necessarily in terms of aesthetic, but in terms of how people create content for others to relate to. The way that people express themselves and respond to content on the internet should be an entire scientific study in itself."