green space miami 2024 awardee
"Unveiling Power: Examining Influence"
I had the privilege of receiving one of the ten awards given by Green Space Miami to honor artistic excellence.
"The Gathering"
The rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans during the pandemic forced me to reflect on my identity as an Asian-Panamanian woman in the U.S. I questioned what defined my Chinese heritage—was it my appearance, the values I was raised with, or the traditions passed down through generations? One thing that stood out was the deep sense of belonging I felt during family dinners. Those meals, a blend of Chinese and Panamanian flavors, connected me to my roots. I vividly remember holding the unique "tong gang 湯羹" soup spoon, each bite linking me to both my heritage and my family. Shared meals have always held a special power to nurture relationships, offering more than sustenance—they bring connection and belonging. In today’s fast-paced world, where meals are often eaten alone, sharing food becomes a meaningful way to pause, engage, and strengthen our bonds with one another.
SOLO SHOW at Museum of Contemporary Art of the America
The Museum of Contemporary Art of the Americas is proud to present 'Eco-Aesthetics in Motion,' a captivating exhibition showcasing MaiYap's "Gratitude" series. This collection exemplifies her profound mastery of abstract painting intertwined with a deep commitment to environmental advocacy. The exhibition journey reveals a resonant fusion of culture, memory, and ecological consciousness. MaiYap’s artistic perspective was shaped by her upbringing in Panama, under the dual influences of her rich Chinese heritage and the vivid tropical environment.
Curated by Sophie Bonet
2th - 24th August | 2024
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SOLO SHOW at Museo Municipal de Cartago, COSTA RICA
"Sustrato" presents seven abstract works on paper inspired by
Panama's exuberant nature as a plea to preserve our planet.
Show on view until June 16, 2024
Av. 3, Provincia de Cartago, Cartago, Costa Rica
LOWE art museum
Evening of Art - Palette Project 2024
Thank you Jill Deupi and Carol Damian for the invitation to participate at the Lowe Art Museum Evening of Art Palette Project. I was blown away at the ingenuity of the 55 Miami participants who transformed a simple wood palette into amazing works of art. A marvelous event indeed!
I presented "In her Mind's Eye", palette knife oil/acrylic on paper, wood and metal, 16" x 12" x 7/8".
All my abstract work speak of the Panama of my childhood, its people and exuberant nature. They tell of the amazing adventures of a 5 years old allowed to run around completely free and unsupervised. Chasing butterflies, laying in the grass looking at the clouds and birds passing by...
This time I added worker tools to honor the laborers that sacrificed so much in the nearby sugar cane fields that surrounded our home town of Aguadulce.
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BEAUTIFUL OIL PAINTINGS OF FLOATING LILY PADS
By Katy Cowan - Creative Boom UK, July 26th 2022
In her latest body of work, Chinese Panamanian artist MaiYap responds to racism against Asian Americans and the attacks many have suffered. Inspired by Chinese landscape art, her beautiful colorful pieces feature highly textured lily pads floating on top of the water in all shapes and sizes, painted in oils and using only palette knives.
IN PANAMA
With much happiness I invite you to my first solo show in my native country. We have been planning this event for 5 years, which 2 of them are better forgotten. I will be exhibiting 26 works that represent my artistic journey. I hope you can accompany to celebrate the colors of Life!
On this occasion we have invited Manuel Chong Neto (rip) and Nicole Rumaldo Choy, to present 3 generations of Chinese Panamanian artists.
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La emoción me embarga. Con mucho honor les invito a mi primer solo show en mi tierra natal. Llevamos planeándolo por más de 5 años, de los cuales dos es mejor pasarlos al olvido. Presentaré 26 obras que representan mi recorrido artístico. ¡Espero que me acompañes a conocer mi obra y así celebrar los colores de la vida!
En esta ocasión hemos invitado a Manuel Chong Neto (qepd) y Nicole Rumaldo Choy, presentado así 3 generaciones de artistas chinos panameños .
Pen Woman Magazine - Summer 2021
ON THE COVER
Very honored to be on the cover of the Pen Woman magazine Summer 2021.
Thanks to Lucy Arnold, Art Editor, for a beautiful article on page 8.
Area Magazine - panama
Honored to be featured in AREA, the most prestigious Design and Architecture magazine in
Panama. Thank you Reinier Rodriguez for a fantastic curatorial essay and his team at Menu Creativo for making this happen.
Look me up in pages 126-131
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Fundacion San Felipe XXIX Gran Subasta de Excelencias
Fundacion San Felipe XXIX Gran Subasta de Excelencias
Fundacion San Felipe XXIX Gran Subasta de Excelencias
52 Panamanian Artists together for a good cause.
Entry #37: Hope #11, Palette Knife oil on Canvas, 36x36"
MAC GALA 2020 - Noviembre 19 - 22, 2020
Fundacion San Felipe XXIX Gran Subasta de Excelencias
Fundacion San Felipe XXIX Gran Subasta de Excelencias
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá anuncia su subasta 2020
GRATITUDE #1, Palette Knife oil on Canvas, 36x36"
BEST Painting - Biennale Wynwood 2020
BEST Painting - Biennale Wynwood 2020
BEST Painting - Biennale Wynwood 2020
FIRST PLACE - NLAPW Biennial 2020
BEST Painting - Biennale Wynwood 2020
BEST Painting - Biennale Wynwood 2020
MaiYap in Korea - art fair
Plastic Art Fair Seoul 2019
COEX - June 12th to 16th
INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR
