Does the Artist’s Identity Overshadow the Artwork?
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This zine grew out of a research project based on interviews with four emerging contemporary artists. In the art world, things like exhibition texts, press releases, funding applications, and even casual conversations often focus heavily on an artist’s background—such as nationality, gender, or personal history. While this context can add meaning, it can also take attention away from the artwork itself. This project looks at that tension and asks: when does an artist’s identity start to overshadow the work, and how do artists deal with that?
To explore this, I conducted interviews with four artists—sheeling, Zug, Angela Hoi, and yuan yuan—alongside observations and existing research. The interview recordings became the core material for an eight-page zine, which turns selected quotes into a visual format. The zine can be shared as a PDF or printed on a single A4 sheet and folded into a DIY zine.
To explore this, I conducted interviews with four artists—sheeling, Zug, Angela Hoi, and yuan yuan—alongside observations and existing research. The interview recordings became the core material for an eight-page zine, which turns selected quotes into a visual format. The zine can be shared as a PDF or printed on a single A4 sheet and folded into a DIY zine.
The Sacred Heart Motel
by Grace Kwan
Designed, illustrated and created the cover for Metonymy Press in Montreal, Canada
book link: https://metonymypress.com/products/the-sacred-heart-motel-kwan/
book link: https://metonymypress.com/products/the-sacred-heart-motel-kwan/
Postcards
Cats of Color
by Niki Hoi
Cats of Color is a playful picture book about three clever “cats” who are tired of being labeled by their fur color. A bold tiger just wants to be a cat, while two other cats can’t figure out why humans name them by color in the first place.
Designed as an inclusive, all-ages read, Cats of Color works both as a read-aloud picture book.
P.S. This was a personal project inspired by my cat. I’m currently planning to remake the book. If any illustrators and publishing fellows are interested in collaborating, please feel free to get in touch.
Designed as an inclusive, all-ages read, Cats of Color works both as a read-aloud picture book.
P.S. This was a personal project inspired by my cat. I’m currently planning to remake the book. If any illustrators and publishing fellows are interested in collaborating, please feel free to get in touch.