Taiwanese-American artist, Amy Tai, is often guided by the interplay of her personal memories and reveries in her artistic process. She employs acrylic, gouache, and ink as her mediums of choice. Tai's work delves into the intriguing junction between waking life and the dream state, explored through the lens of the female psyche. Her surrealist paintings capture fragments of dreams, memories, and emotions, resulting in soft and sensual imagery that blends cultures in a harmonious blend.
As Tai sees it, her artwork “focuses on the soft sensual moments of my daydreams, the ephemeral sentiments, and intimate memories. The bright colors contribute to the persistence of my relentless dreams. The unrestricted sense of fluidity to the dream state, one that is constantly evolving and creating, parallels the powerful fertile nature of femininity.”
Beyond simply creating artworks for herself, Tai has a deep passion for art education in underserved communities. With her master’s degree from Columbia University, she has pioneered a school-wide art program and community-based art shows for children and families in the Lower East Side.
As an artist, she has received attention and accolades across the USA. Amy’s paintings have been showcased in group exhibitions at LIC’s Open Arts Gallery, the San Fernando Valley Arts and Cultural Center, ChaShaMa auctions, and Orange Barrel Media’s Ike kiosks across the country. Her artworks have also been exhibited internationally.
EXHIBITIONS
2021-23 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
The Holy Art Gallery, London, UK
FAD Fair, Industry City, Brooklyn, NY
San Fernando Vallery Arts and Cultural Center, CA
2020 Artrepeneur Winner of “Nostalgia” Open Call, NY
LIC Arts Open Gallery, Long Island City, NY
2019 VAWAA Annual Gathering Art Exhibition, New York, NY
Love Henry, New York, NY
