臺灣香蕉 Taiwanese  BANANAS

I am wondering if I can use Taiwanese bananas as a symbol to convey aspects of my cultural identity. The theme of bananas holds particular significance in Taiwanese history. The Taiwanese banana, once known as the "king of fruits" in Taiwan from the 1930s to the 1960s, is smaller than Caribbean bananas and has a chewier texture with a sweeter taste. Taiwanese bananas were an essential part of international economic trade. However, their value has shifted over time.
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For me, the color of the banana peel symbolizes how my skin is perceived as "yellow" within the stereotype of Asian skin tones. This emotional response stems from an incident when someone referred to me as "yellow" upon my arrival in the UK. I used earthenware, porcelain, enamels, and lustre to express my personal journey and explore my cultural identity through the imagery of bananas.
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More information to about my Taiwanese bananas, please read my PhD thesis.
5.4 Can I use Taiwanese bananas as a symbol to convey aspects of my cultural identity? p151- p173
2013-2018        Doctor of Philosophy
                            Practice- led PhD in ceramics
                            Bath Spa University. School of Art & Design. Bath, UK
                            PhD Thesis is On edge: an exploration of cultural identity through ceramic practice
                            http://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/11561/