UPCOMING
Embrace of Comfort at Necessary & Sufficient Coffee Printer's Row in Chicago, IL
November 2024 to February 2025
URBAN Photo Awards 2024 Winners Exhibition at Sala Xenia during Trieste Photo Days in Trieste, Italy
October to November 2024
Honorable Mention
URBAN Unveils the City and Its Secrets International Exhibition at Palazzo delle Poste during Trieste Photo Days in Trieste, Italy
October to November 2024
Winners Shortlist
You Are Beautiful Sticker Show at You Are Beautiful HQ in Chicago, IL
October to December 2024
CURRENT
Independent Curatorial Projects:
LAMINATOR Vol. 1 Online Exhibition at Your Home
November 2023 onwards
HYGGE Online Exhibition at Your Home
January to March 2023
DECAHEDRON Virtual Exhibition at Your Home
June 2021 to ongoingSLAYSIAN 1.0 Virtual Exhibition at Your Home (see below for SLAYSIAN 2.0)
March 2020 to ongoing
March 2020 to ongoing
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Art Fair:
Independent Curatorial Projects:
LEXICON at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
June to July 2016
I CAN DO THAT at Variable Space in Chicago, IL
April 2012
September 2011
Guest Curated:
Guest judge for Summer 2020 Juried Show at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
August 2020
Guest judge for Third Annual Juried Show at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
June to July 2019
Guest judge for Hot Fun in the Summertime at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
July to August 2018
Guest judge for holiday show at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
November to December 2017
Spring Show at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL
April to June 2014
Sixty + Autotelic Birthday Bash at FLATS Studio in Chicago, IL
November 2013
The Funny Story Show at Studio BEi n Chicago, IL
January 2013
Curated:
I CAN DO THAT 10th anniversary edition and celebration at MdW, Mana Contemporary Chicago
September 2022
SLAYSIAN 2.0 at Co-Prosperity Gallery, Public Media Institute, in Chicago, IL
November 2021 to January 2022
June to July 2016
I CAN DO THAT at Variable Space in Chicago, IL
April 2012
Named the audience choice for "Best Art Exhibit" in the 20th anniversary edition of NewCity's Best of Chicago issueExquisite Corpse at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago, IL
September 2011
Guest Curated:
Guest judge for Summer 2020 Juried Show at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
August 2020
Guest judge for Third Annual Juried Show at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
June to July 2019
Guest judge for Hot Fun in the Summertime at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
July to August 2018
Guest judge for holiday show at Line Dot Editions in Chicago, IL
November to December 2017
Spring Show at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL
April to June 2014
Sixty + Autotelic Birthday Bash at FLATS Studio in Chicago, IL
November 2013
The Funny Story Show at Studio BEi n Chicago, IL
January 2013
Curated:
Past shows curated before founding Artists on the Lam include Somnambulist at Zhou B Art Center (Chicago, September 2010); various monthly exhibitions as Head Curator of 4Art Gallery (Chicago, 2009-2011); Collision (New York City, 2009); and countless others as President of Postcrypt Art Gallery (Columbia University, New York City, 2007-2009), the student-run organization that served as the only space dedicated to exhibiting undergraduate art at Columbia University, including The Naked Show (New York City, 2007).
Exhibited Work in:
Click at The Art Center Highland Park, IL
March to April 2024
URBAN Photo Awards 2023 International Exhibition at Trieste Photo Days in Trieste, Italy
September to December 2023
Semifinalist
71% - The State of Water International Exhibition at Palazzo Costanzi, Sala Umberto Veruda, during Trieste Photo Days in Trieste, Italy
October to November 2023
Color 2023 International Exhibition at CICA Museum in Gimpo-si, Korea
September to October 2023
Sweet Home Chicago at Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago, Illinois
July to September 2023
Ancestral Landscapes: Investigating Heritage and Home online exhibition at NOT REAL ART
July 2023
Solo Exhibition: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center
May to June 2023
12th Annual Nature at Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
December 2022
Special Recognition in Painting & Other Media Category
Dreams of a City exhibit and activation at 21c Museum Hotel Chicago
September to November 2022
URBAN Photo Awards 2022 Exhibition at Trieste Photo Days: Photo Days Tour in Trieste, Italy
August to November 2022
12th Annual Landscapes at Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
September 2022
One of Top Winning Artists in Photography & Digital Category
Special Recognition in Photography & Digital Category
12th Annual Figurative at Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
May 2022
Special Recognition in Photography & Digital Category
Valentine 2022 international online group exhibition at Gallerium Art Exhibitions
February to March 2022
11th Annual All Women at Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
February 2022
One of Top Winning Artists in Photography & Digital Category
2021 All Photography/Digital Art Exhibition & Competition at Contemporary Art Gallery Online
January to February 2022
OneWorld COVID-19 Oral Histories Special Collection at Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA NYC) in New York City, NY
OneWorld COVID-19 Oral Histories Special Collection at Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA NYC) in New York City, NY
2020-2021
"You Are _______" Virtual Winter Exhibition at You Are Beautiful HQ
December 2020
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Chicago Public Library: Solo Exhibition at Coleman Branch
May to June 2019
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Chicago Public Library: Solo Exhibition at West Chicago Avenue Branch
May to June 2018
Nasty Women Chicago at Stan Mansion in Chicago, IL
September 2017
The Subject Is Chicago: People, Places, Possibilities at Chicago Cultural Center
February to April 2017
LEXICON at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
Bruxelles Art Vue "Limitless Nature" edition
ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal "People" issue
Selected Photographer in Urban Photo Awards for Petal
Top Winning Artist in Photography & Digital Category of Light Space & Time Art Gallery's 12th Annual Landscapes Art Exhibition for Torres del Paine
Selected Photographer in Urban Photo Awards for Spiral
Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
2020
1st Prize Winner of the National Park Service's Centennial Project for Land of the Midnight Sun
2016
"Best Local Visual Arts Blog" in the Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago issue for Artists on the Lam
2013
Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for Dreams of a City
2013
"Best Art Exhibit" in the 20th anniversary edition of NewCity's Best of Chicago issue for I CAN DO THAT
2012
Past honors, awards, and distinctions before founding Artists on the Lam include Senior Marshal (Columbia University, New York Ciy, 2009); Dean's List (Columbia University, New York City, 2005-2009); Illinois State Scholar (2005); Glenbrook Scholar (2005); Letter of Commendation, National Merit Scholarship Program (2005); National Honor Society (2003-2005); National German Honor Society (2003-2005); National Art Honor Society (2003-2005); Glenbrook North Honor Roll (2001-2005); National German Examination Award (2003-2005); Top Chinese Language Student Award at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Chinese School (1994-2005); Award for Outstanding Youth in Community Service, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago (2005); 3rd Place Trophy - German Poetry Competition at University of Illinois' German High School Day (2004); 1st Place - Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Music Competition (2004); Recognition of Superior Artistic Expression at The Great Frame Up Gallery: Life Is Simply Art (LISA) Show (2003-2004); Chemistry Award for outstanding leadership and academic achievements in chemistry (2003); National Forensics League Award (2001-2003); Special Congressional Recognition Award for the 21st Annual Congressional High School Art Competition (2003); Glenbrook North Faculty Art Collection Purchase Prize Award (2003); Most Outstanding Spanish Student (2001); Gold Medal Winner - Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition for "Sink Your Teeth Into This!" (2001); Gold Medal Winner - Science Fair for "Sink Your Teeth Into This!" (2001); I-rating - Violin at State IGSMA Competition (1999 and 2001); I-rating - Violin at District IGSMA Competition (1999-2001); II-rating - Violin at State IGSMA Competition (2000); I-rating - Violin at Solo & Ensemble Music Festival (1998, 2000, and 2001); II-rating - Violin at for Solo & Ensemble Music Festival (1999); 2nd Place Trophy - Piano at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days' Grandquist Music Competition (1995 and 1999-2000); 3rd Place Trophy - Piano at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days' Grandquist Music Competition (1996 and 1998); 1st Place Trophy - Piano at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days' Grandquist Music Competition (1994); and more.
PANELS / PERFORMANCES / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / COMMITTEES
"You Are _______" Virtual Winter Exhibition at You Are Beautiful HQ
December 2020
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Chicago Public Library: Solo Exhibition at Logan Square Branch
May 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Chicago Public Library: Solo Exhibition at Coleman Branch
May to June 2019
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Chicago Public Library: Solo Exhibition at West Chicago Avenue Branch
May to June 2018
Nasty Women Chicago at Stan Mansion in Chicago, IL
September 2017
The Subject Is Chicago: People, Places, Possibilities at Chicago Cultural Center
February to April 2017
LEXICON at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
June to July 2016
Eggsistential at 4Art Gallery, Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
June 2016
Art Depth, Chicago Artists Month, at Mautene Court and Studio 935 in Chicago, IL
October 2012
Past shows exhibited in before founding Artists on the Lam include Bound at 4Art Gallery (Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, April 2010); undergraduate senior thesis show at LeRoy Neiman Gallery (Columbia University, New York City 2009); countless shows at Postcrypt Art Gallery (Columbia University, New York City, 2005-2009), including Catharsis (New York City, 2008) and the annual Summer Photography Show; Collision at Brooklyn Lyceum (New York City, 2006); and many others throughout high school and junior high, including the 15th and 16th Annual Central Suburban League Art Exhibit (Chicagoland, 2003 and 2004), Starbucks Art Exhibition (Northbrook, 2004), Glenbrook North 50th Anniversary Art Exhibit at the Northbrook Public Library (Northbrook, 2003), Oakton Community College Art Exhibition (Des Plaines, 2001), and the School District Traveling Art Show (Northbrook, 2001).
PUBLICATIONS
Eggsistential at 4Art Gallery, Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
June 2016
Art Depth, Chicago Artists Month, at Mautene Court and Studio 935 in Chicago, IL
October 2012
Past shows exhibited in before founding Artists on the Lam include Bound at 4Art Gallery (Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, April 2010); undergraduate senior thesis show at LeRoy Neiman Gallery (Columbia University, New York City 2009); countless shows at Postcrypt Art Gallery (Columbia University, New York City, 2005-2009), including Catharsis (New York City, 2008) and the annual Summer Photography Show; Collision at Brooklyn Lyceum (New York City, 2006); and many others throughout high school and junior high, including the 15th and 16th Annual Central Suburban League Art Exhibit (Chicagoland, 2003 and 2004), Starbucks Art Exhibition (Northbrook, 2004), Glenbrook North 50th Anniversary Art Exhibit at the Northbrook Public Library (Northbrook, 2003), Oakton Community College Art Exhibition (Des Plaines, 2001), and the School District Traveling Art Show (Northbrook, 2001).
PUBLICATIONS
Edited / Designed:
LAMINATOR Vol. 1
2024
Written for / Illustrated for / Published in:
Urban Photo Awards' URBAN Unveils the City and Its Secrets
October 2024
Written for / Illustrated for / Published in:
Urban Photo Awards' URBAN Unveils the City and Its Secrets
October 2024
Bruxelles Art Vue "Limitless Nature" edition
September 2022
Bruxelles Art Vue "Human Body Is Art" edition
July 2022
Gallerium Art Exhibitions' The Book of Arts: Valentine
February 2022
ArtAscent Art & Literature Journal "People" issue
January 2017
Time Out Chicago
January 2015 to December 2016
Sixty Inches From Center
March 2011 to July 2014
Billy Dec's A Chicago Thing
June 2016
The Prospective Series
May 2013
The Seen
October 2012
The Seen
September 2012
Past publications before founding Artists on the Lam include illustrations for The Blue & White (Columbia University, New York City, 2006-2009), photography for Tablet (Columbia University, New York City, 2006), the cover illustration for The Birch (Columbia University, New York City, 2006), and a short story and illustration in the anthology Metamorphik (2001), which quoted Lam's short story on the back cover.
Interviewed by / Featured in:
(see Press page for extensive list)
AWARDS
Honorable Mention in Urban Photo Awards for Bookworm
Time Out Chicago
January 2015 to December 2016
Sixty Inches From Center
March 2011 to July 2014
Billy Dec's A Chicago Thing
June 2016
The Prospective Series
May 2013
The Seen
October 2012
The Seen
September 2012
Past publications before founding Artists on the Lam include illustrations for The Blue & White (Columbia University, New York City, 2006-2009), photography for Tablet (Columbia University, New York City, 2006), the cover illustration for The Birch (Columbia University, New York City, 2006), and a short story and illustration in the anthology Metamorphik (2001), which quoted Lam's short story on the back cover.
Interviewed by / Featured in:
(see Press page for extensive list)
AWARDS
Honorable Mention in Urban Photo Awards for Bookworm
2024
Honorable Mention in Silhouettes Category of 13th Annual Mobile Photography Awards for One Step at a Time
2024
Semifinalist in Urban Photo Awards for On the Boardwalk
2023
Selected Photographer in Urban Photo Awards for Petal
2023
Culture Shifter of the Year in HuffPost's annual list of Change-Makers We Are Watching
2023
Honorable Mention in Silhouettes Category of 12th Annual Mobile Photography Awards for In the Sky
2023
2022
Selected Photographer in Urban Photo Awards for Spiral
2022
Honorable Mention in Travel/Adventure & Transportation Category of 11th Annual Mobile Photography Awards for Singing Sands
2022
Top Winning Artist in Photography & Digital Category of Light Space & Time Art Gallery's 11th Annual All Women Art Exhibition for Spiral
Top Winning Artist in Photography & Digital Category of Light Space & Time Art Gallery's 11th Annual All Women Art Exhibition for Spiral
2022
Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
2020
1st Prize Winner of the National Park Service's Centennial Project for Land of the Midnight Sun
2016
"Best Local Visual Arts Blog" in the Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago issue for Artists on the Lam
2013
Individual Artists Program Grant from the City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events for Dreams of a City
2013
"Best Art Exhibit" in the 20th anniversary edition of NewCity's Best of Chicago issue for I CAN DO THAT
2012
Past honors, awards, and distinctions before founding Artists on the Lam include Senior Marshal (Columbia University, New York Ciy, 2009); Dean's List (Columbia University, New York City, 2005-2009); Illinois State Scholar (2005); Glenbrook Scholar (2005); Letter of Commendation, National Merit Scholarship Program (2005); National Honor Society (2003-2005); National German Honor Society (2003-2005); National Art Honor Society (2003-2005); Glenbrook North Honor Roll (2001-2005); National German Examination Award (2003-2005); Top Chinese Language Student Award at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Chinese School (1994-2005); Award for Outstanding Youth in Community Service, Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago (2005); 3rd Place Trophy - German Poetry Competition at University of Illinois' German High School Day (2004); 1st Place - Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago Music Competition (2004); Recognition of Superior Artistic Expression at The Great Frame Up Gallery: Life Is Simply Art (LISA) Show (2003-2004); Chemistry Award for outstanding leadership and academic achievements in chemistry (2003); National Forensics League Award (2001-2003); Special Congressional Recognition Award for the 21st Annual Congressional High School Art Competition (2003); Glenbrook North Faculty Art Collection Purchase Prize Award (2003); Most Outstanding Spanish Student (2001); Gold Medal Winner - Illinois Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition for "Sink Your Teeth Into This!" (2001); Gold Medal Winner - Science Fair for "Sink Your Teeth Into This!" (2001); I-rating - Violin at State IGSMA Competition (1999 and 2001); I-rating - Violin at District IGSMA Competition (1999-2001); II-rating - Violin at State IGSMA Competition (2000); I-rating - Violin at Solo & Ensemble Music Festival (1998, 2000, and 2001); II-rating - Violin at for Solo & Ensemble Music Festival (1999); 2nd Place Trophy - Piano at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days' Grandquist Music Competition (1995 and 1999-2000); 3rd Place Trophy - Piano at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days' Grandquist Music Competition (1996 and 1998); 1st Place Trophy - Piano at Geneva Illinois Swedish Days' Grandquist Music Competition (1994); and more.
PANELS / PERFORMANCES / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS / COMMITTEES
Guest speaker for English 161 at University of Illinois Chicago, IL
February 2024
Guest speaker for English 161 at University of Illinois Chicago, IL
September 2023
Solo Artist Talk accompanying solo exhibition at Chicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, and virtually (hybrid)
May 2023
Leonardo LASER Talk | Resilience: From Cells to the Human Experience at Arizona State University (virtual)
February 2021
Panel about Asian representation in entertainment and media at Facebook Chicago
May 2019
Transition to Power, political documentary by On the Real Film, at Mana Contemporary Chicago
December 2016
20x2 Chicago at Quenchers Saloon in Chicago, IL
October 2016
What Matters at Startup Art Fair in Chicago, IL
September 2016
Cage Unrequited at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
November 2015
Meet Your Maker, Chicago Artists Month, at Links Hall in Chicago, IL
October 2015
Meet Your Maker, Chicago Artists Month, at Links Hall in Chicago, IL
October 2014
Writing in the Margins at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
July 2014
Meet Your Maker, Chicago Artists Month, at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago, IL
October 2013
ARTIST WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES
Chicago Children's Museum
January 2014
Get Archived! at WBEZ's West Side Community Bureau in Chicago, IL
June 2013
Past artist residencies before founding Artists on the Lam include Artists Reaching Out, Community Impact (Columbia University, New York City, 2007-2009).
May 2019
Transition to Power, political documentary by On the Real Film, at Mana Contemporary Chicago
December 2016
20x2 Chicago at Quenchers Saloon in Chicago, IL
October 2016
What Matters at Startup Art Fair in Chicago, IL
September 2016
Cage Unrequited at Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
November 2015
Meet Your Maker, Chicago Artists Month, at Links Hall in Chicago, IL
October 2015
October 2014
Writing in the Margins at Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, IL
July 2014
Meet Your Maker, Chicago Artists Month, at Fulton Street Collective in Chicago, IL
October 2013
ARTIST WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES
Chicago Children's Museum
January 2014
Get Archived! at WBEZ's West Side Community Bureau in Chicago, IL
June 2013
Past artist residencies before founding Artists on the Lam include Artists Reaching Out, Community Impact (Columbia University, New York City, 2007-2009).
