Wendy Liu

Wendy Liu (b. San Francisco, CA) is a Bay Area-based interdisciplinary artist. Known for wood carving and abstract paper works, she investigates the acculturation of everyday life and the relationship between assimilation and Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Exploring her family's immigration pathways, Liu metaphorically uses material objects to examine the emotional and sociological effects. Her work challenges language-based markers of immigrant status, revealing the material aspects of culture. Through performative interactions and symbolic materials, she delves into self-presentation and the complexities of identity.