My father and I share a love for the Jataí, a tiny stingless bee in Brazil. These native bees have stunted stingers. To defend themselves and to protect the hive, some of these indigenous species can bite, tangle in one's hair, invade noses, mouths, ears, and even cause burns.

Jeanne F. Jalandoni is a New York City-based artist, who works primarily with oil paint and textile. Her work explores visually defining bicultural identity through examining her Filipino heritage and experiences growing up as a 2nd generation American.