Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kitty Wang. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Kitty, appreciate you joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

I knew since I was a toddler, not thinking there was any other option. Starting from age 4, my mom put me in ballet, ballroom, violin, piano, guitar, chorus, drawing, and painting classes. She thought it was a good way to educate me and teach me culture, somehow expecting me to go in to a more STEM related field. In hind sight, she was basically training me to be a creative but it had never crossed her mind. She eventually put me in to Saturday and Sunday schools starting in around 4th grade to learn higher level English and Math. I absolutely hated it. Not that I hated the actual problems and readings, as I was equally as curious about these subjects, but the way they were handed to me and taught in a structure that was demeaning and overly structured. When I started these classes, I relied heavily on my art, and I barely paid any attention while in class. I would get in trouble every weekend, and when I barely cared that a person standing 3 feet taller than me was screaming in my face because I didn’t show interest, I knew I needed to be an artist.

It was quite hard growing up as a second generation Chinese – American child that loved art. The expectation was that I would be some sort of engineer, doctor, or have a high paying corporate job. I knew my mother had a lot of doubts, but we really had some hard talks and her (eventual) trust in me to become an artist gave me a lot of motivation.

The early years of exploring all these forms of expression, really translated in to how I make art now. As an artist, I’m not satisfied with a single medium, and I love learning about materials and how it can correlate and translate into my research.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I am a multimedia installation artist focused on exploring feminine expression through various media. My practice combines short films, video art, sculpture, drawing, and photography within installations. Through my work, I create environments where audiences can engage with themes of femininity, identity, and perception. Each installation invites viewers to step into a world where they can interact and completely immerse themselves into the subject. What sets me apart is my ability to integrate multiple forms of art into cohesive, immersive experiences. My installations are more than just visual displays—they are environments that make viewers an active part of the conversation.

I’m proud to have recently graduated from Cooper Union, where I received the Robert Breer Film Award in 2024. This recognition has been a significant milestone in my journey as an artist and continues to motivate me to push boundaries in my work. It has reinforced my passion for creating.

If you’re new to my work, I hope you’ll see my art as more than just visual—it’s about creating transformative experiences that invite reflection and connection. I want my installations to challenge your perspectives and offer a deeper understanding of femininity, identity, and the world we live in.

How can we best help foster a strong, supportive environment for artists and creatives?

True accessibility is where it becomes important. I think we’re in an amazing spot where artists are able to share through the Internet now, but with censorship and AI taking over quite rapidly on platforms like Instagram, artists and patrons alike need to start creating physical spaces that allow people to grow and interact with each other. The gallery world has gotten better in showcasing marginalized groups, but there is still a huge sense of gatekeeping and competition, whereas now is the most important time to be inclusive and show artists of all backgrounds, and create communities of care and are motivated to keep art in real space.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being artist is being able to just create. To translate the abstract in the mind in to the physical world is what amazes me about art, and this isn’t just about myself – this is about my peers and everyone that has a love for art. Being able to see something that was seeded in my mind come to life in to the physical world is a feeling that I will always be chasing and be excited about.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://vimeo.com/user220394171
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitkitschh/

Image Credits

Kitty Wang, Katie Park