Stemming from personal experience, a theme in Datchuk’s work is navigating the sense of “being in between” that comes from dual heritage. Bamboo as a motif is used repeatedly in the artist's work. Datchuk says bamboo is “accommodating yet evasive,” symbolizing her journey of trying to be a “best quality daughter” (a commonly used phrase in China) while also trying to be as “American” as possible, curling and re-growing in the direction required at the moment, while also clinging to the chance to be carefree in a time that is fleeting and precious. It is also used “as a metaphor for how women help each other, continue to find life, and nurture one another.” - Jennifer Ling Datchuk