Early Life and a Transnational Identity Michelle Lim Davidson, born in Seoul, South Korea in 1987, embodies a fascinating intersection of cultures and experiences that profoundly shapes her artistic vision. Adopted by Australian parents at four months old, she grew up in Newcastle, New South Wales, navigating the complexities of identity formation within a loving but culturally distinct family. This early experience instilled in her a unique perspective—a sense of belonging and otherness woven into the fabric of her being. While not initially pursuing art as a formal discipline, Davidson’s f…