Monyee Chau
Artist, designer, maker
Artist statement
“I wanted to present this work to provide accessibility to this rich history that Chinatowns have. I think this information is not widely known, and so especially during a time where our Chinatowns are being disproportionately affected due to the resurgence of yellow peril, we should be reminded of the resilience that built our neighborhoods. We are facing a lot as a community, especially with attacks, discrimination, and private developers using this global pandemic as an opportunity to continue gentrifying the neighborhood.”
Monyee Chau
Meet the Artist, Monyee Chau
Monyee Chau (b. 1996) is a Seattle-based contemporary Chinese/Taiwanese American artist. She received BFA from Cornish College of the Arts in 2018.
Monyee explores a journey of healing through decolonization and reconnecting with her roots and ancestors through a variety of mediums focusing on themes of labor. She has shown at multiple different venues and festivals throughout the community including Cornish College of the Arts, Pilchuck Glass School, Bellwether Arts and Experience, and has independently curated various DIY exhibitions throughout Seattle.
She has been the recipient of multiple Pilchuck scholarships, Cornish’s Art Merit scholarship, and nominations to the Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture, and the Corning award. Her work can be found on instagram at @monyeeart or her website chinesebornamerican.com.
