Another Beautiful Country draws its name from the Chinese translation of America (美國/měiguó) and the American-born Chinese abbreviation, ABC. Featured artworks portray nuanced interplays between Chinese American identities and representations, challenging conventional notions of nationhood. Through cinematic strategies including staging and experimental documentary, exhibited artists present transnational relations, familial dynamics, and intimate tales of migration. Resisting stereotypes and globalization’s dehumanizing aspects, Another Beautiful Country brings together artworks as scenes of cross-cultural sharing
Another Beautiful Country: Moving Images by Chinese American Artists
10 Charlene Liu / 劉家瑜 China Palace, 2023. Wood, cardboard, objects from mother’s restaurant, and mixed-media installation.
Charlene Liu / 劉家瑜 Red Dress, 2015 Screen print on aluminum. Petals Undone, 2015 Screen print on aluminum. Perfect Brightness, 2015 Screen print on aluminum.
Simon Leung / 梁碩恩 Family / Archive, 2023. Laminated photographs on panels.
Jennifer Ling Datchuk/ 玲, Two Week Wait, 2021. Porcelain, gold mirrored glass tiles, mirrored acrylic, candles.
Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Love Yourself Long Time, 2021. Mirrored acrylic and neon.
Another Beautiful Country, installation view.
Candice Lin / 林從欣 Lithium Sex Demon Workstation, 2023. Ceramic, metal, and mixed-media installation with video, 8 minutes.
“The Foundation’s commitment to supporting artists by funding the institutions that incubate, encourage, exhibit and critically engage their work is unwavering. Non-profit arts organizations face profound challenges due to the political, economic, social and cultural upheavals of our current moment. At the same time, and more than ever, artists need the supportive community and creative encouragement that these organizations provide.”
Joel Wachs, President