Join us in May at Leanna Lin's Wonderland in Los Angeles as we kick off AAPI Heritage Month with our 2nd all APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi American) artist group show curated by Genevieve Santos of Le Petit Elefant!
"The Very Asian 2 Art Show: AAPI Artists Celebrating Trailblazers, Heroes, and Dreamers".
A portion of the art sales during the show run will be donated to the Very Asian Foundation, whom's mission is to shine a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.
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SHOW RUN: May 6 - June 24, 2023
IG Live Gallery Preview: Fri. May 5 | 6pm PST (followed by online pre-sales) with curator Genevieve Santos & co-founder of Very Asian Foundation, Michelle Li.
Art Opening Event: Sat. May 6 | 5-8pm
Very Asian Pop-Up: Sat. June 24 | 4-8pm with Faheema Chaudhury of Unicorn Crafts, Genevieve Santos, Honey My Heart, Josey Tsao, Kristina Yu of Cheery Human Studios, Nellie Le, and nu by Jen Uyeda! Found Coffee will also be here!
PARTICIPATING APIDA ARTISTS:
Aggie Cheung | Angie Chua | @Caoculator | Erwin Ong | Faheema Chaudhury of Unicorn Crafts | Genevieve Santos | Happyminders | Jerome Lu | Josey Tsao | Kristina Micotti | Kristina Yu of Cheery Human Studios | Martin Hsu | Ming Ong | Nellie Le | Noemi Vega | nu by Jen Uyeda | Patrick Ballesteros | Sean Chao | Shawna Chan | Tony Bui
ABOUT GENEVIEVE SANTOS:
Genevieve an illustrator & nomadic addict who can't stay in one place for more than six weeks. She’s drawn since she could remember, often recording her favorite cartoons on VHS tape, and studying each illustration frame by frame. This, in all likelihood, made her the worst 5-year-old with whom to watch cartoons.
In 2009 she started her own business, Le Petit Elefant, so she could do what she loves: get lost in the world and express it through art. Genevieve’s wandered all over the world, collecting stories & various materials to use for her art. The art that you see and she produces is an ongoing culmination and mixing of personal experiences, relationships, travels, and a truly deep love for ice cream.
VERY ASIAN FOUNDATION:
The Very Asian Foundation’s mission is to shine a light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.
Support and resources for the expansion of Asian stories and experiences.
When all of our stories are told, we’re all better for it. Representation and inclusion Asian stories in mainstream spaces are a crucial contribution to our collective growth. With decades of experience in news journalism and media, we participate in public discussions around Asian issues and collaborate with local and national institutions in placing our stories front and center.
Grants to organizations working within the Asian community
The Very Asian Foundation raises funds from a robust cross-section of individual and corporate donors and provide grants to organizations doing the vital work of strengthening Asian communities.
