Moon & Stars, All Femme AAPI Art Exhibition

The Walter N. Marks Center for the Arts is proud to present Moon & Stars in the Desert, an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the creativity and cultural diversity of 20 femme Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists in California. This first-of-its-kind initiative highlights the individuality and diverse heritage of femme AAPI artists while challenging orientalist stereotypes and celebrating artistic innovations.

Among the exhibition highlights:

• Lauren YS (aka SquidLicker), a globally renowned contemporary muralist will paint a custom permanent mural in the courtyard of the Marks Art Center.
• Kristen Liu-Wong, beloved for her bawdy, pastel-hued portrayals of modern day bacchanalia, brings her signature blend of humor and subversion to the show.
• Sijia Chen returns with her continued explorations of cultural identity and community through transformations of paper-cut immigration papers into sublime otherworldly settings.
• Kyongboon Oh offers poignant reflections on her immigrant journey, navigating realms of history, politics and the quest for belonging.
• Ibuki Kuramochi, celebrated as LA Weekly's 2019 "Artist of the Year", brings her groundbreaking vision, captivating audiences with her Butoh-rooted performance art in live and digital forms.
• Mary Lai, an award-winning artist & designer, debuts her painting Eye of the Artist, a kaleidoscopic exploration of bold textures and colors that encapsulates the spirit of Moon & Stars.

The full roster of participating artists includes: Amelie Laurice, Amy Inouye, Amy Lyu, Chun Son, Flora Kao, Ibuki Kuramochi, Kristen Liu-Wong, Kyongboon Oh, Lauren YS, Lili Miura, Mary Lai, Sasinum Zohm, Shizuko Greenblatt, Sijia Chen, Sung-Hee Son, Suwichada Busamrong-Press, Ting Yang Han, Yoon Chang, Yoshie Sakai and Yumiko Glover.

Echoes in Water, 2024 by Yumiko Glover, acrylic on canvases, 48 x 144 inches

Host or Publisher BG GALLERY & MICHAEL HAYDEN GALLERY