Crossing Cultures: Personal Art Journeys of Yameng Lee Thorp and He Xiao
Sat, Jun 15
|Palo Alto
Join Now Place on June 15 for an artist panel discussion featuring Yameng Lee Thorp and He Xiao as we explore the themes of female and Asian identity. Discover how their diverse upbringings and cultural backgrounds have shaped their artistic journeys.
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA, USA
Guests
About the event
On June 15, Now Place is thrilled to host an artist panel discussion featuring andwithand. Join us as we delve into how their unique upbringings and cultural backgrounds shaped their artistic journeys, fueling their creativity. We will also discuss their ups and downs navigating through the US art scene as Asian immigrants. Like many in the Bay Area, both of them began their careers in tech.They will share their personal journeys of self-discovery, including their transition into becoming artists and their unwavering passion for creating art.Yameng Lee Thorp He Xiao Womenoverseas Bay Area Chinese Culture Salon
The discussion will be moderated by San Francisco-based artist and community builder Aka and Bamboo.
Panelist:
is a Chinese South African artist based in Oakland, California, currently doing an artist residency at the KALA Art Institute. Born in China and raised in South Africa, Yameng’s work is a reflection of her exposure to thes…
