
Bio:
Mary Cheung is a multi-disciplinary artist and was born in Hong Kong and grew up in San Francisco, California.
She began her artistic practice in painting and sketching. Then moving onto Photography and creating digital and conceptual art with a photography base. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world. She also has public art in several cities. You can find more info about her and view her work on IG: @Notjusttheordinary
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Artist Statement:
My art addresses a lot of personal & social issues.
It challenges the viewer to reassess what is the norm.
It encourages people to question & think.
It’s often a mix of unconventional point of views, sarcasm & sometimes a touch of humor into the situation.
It’s often very striking, sensual, controversial, detail orientated & mindful.
I bring thought provoking ideas & issues to my viewers. I usually package the art in a beautiful imagery that is Dynamic, Unique and sometimes a little strange.
I practice art because I recognize the value it has as a tool to reach & to connect all people everywhere.
I practice it to try & create a better world, one that can help people understand each other better & learn to be more tolerant.
I believe that Art is a catalyst for change that is sorely needed in the world and I want to be a part of that contribution.
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Profile:
I am a designer and artist with years of experience creating art in various forms, including fashion, costumes, photography, painting, indoor and outdoor public art. I'm also a published poet. I love being able to create art that invites viewers to look closer and experience inspiration, joy and/or excitement.
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Awards: NAACP – 1991 BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Education: AA Degree - Fashion Institute of Designing and Merchandising
Skills: Creative, Knowledgeable, Mixed media, Organized, Communication, Teamwork, Meeting deadline & budget, Critical thinking Handy-person & construction skills, Photoshop, Photographer & published poet, Resilience.
Artwork and exhibits:
2012 Venice Spring Fling 2012 - Group exhibit, Photographs and Paintings
2013 Studio M, “Evolution”, Solo exhibit of paintings, costumes and live models representing
my paintings
2014 Building Bridges Art Exchange
“Feminine Mystique”, 5 artists Group Show, “Woman Series”
2015 Manifesto Café
“LOVE - IS”, Solo photography exhibit and an interactive painting piece.
“LOVE- IS” Acrylic on stretched canvas, 73” x 33.5”
2021 La Tierra de La Culebra Art Park , “Fools For Hope”, group exhibit- May 22 - June 19th 2021
“BOUNTIFUL“– 6.5” x 8.5” Digital Photography
Ave 50 Studio, “What A Gift” – Group exhibit - Nov 2021- Jan 2022
Art installation and dance performance of “Pandora’s Box”
2022 Figueroa St. btw Ave 55- 60, “Good Fences” K Rail Art Installation, 16 select artists
“DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” – 234” x 29” – Digital Photography Art
2022 Ave 50 Studio, “SHADE IN L.A.” - outdoor installation group exhibit – “PRICKLY PEAR”-3D art
2022 Ave 50 Studio, “DISCOVERY TOUR” - group exhibit – asst pieces of 2d and 3d art
2022 Guerrero St between Duncan & Ave 28 in San Francisco,
“SOWING THE SEEDS OF HOPE”- 44’ x 6’ Mural
2022 The Nature of Cities, online exhibit “SHADE IN L.A.” - “PRICKLY PEAR”- 3D art
2022 Gateway to Nature Center at El Pueblo DTLA, “SHADE IN L.A.” –PRICKLY PEAR”- 3D art
2023 Thomson Fine Art Gallery, Schmidgasse, 4 6300 Zug, Switzerland
“ALTERNATE REALITY” – Digital Photography Art, group exhibit
2023 Lelie Galerji, Leliegracht 16, 1015 BW Amsterdam, Netherlands
“A COLD FLAME” - Digital Photography Art, group exhibit
2023 Casa Del Arte, Costa d’En Brossa 4B, Palma Spain
“VIRGIN DE GUADALUPE 3000” – Digital Photography Art, group exhibit
2023 Art Lab Gallery
“INTERFACE 5.0”, “WHO AM I”, “DINNER PARTY” – Digital Photography Art, group exhibit
“TEA PARTY”, “FLOW”, “JOY”
2023 Ontario Museum of History and Art, “We The People”- Feb 2-April 16
“ERACE-ISM” Video collaboration
2023 20th Century Women’s Club 120 yr celebration, “BRA VADO”- Feb 23-March 5
“SIGN OF THE TIMES” Multimedia painting
2023 Creative Arts Group, “ART IN BLOOM” 108 N. Baldwin Ave Sierra Madre - group exhibit
“MASK BALL”
2023 “Colorium” Group Exhibit and Publication
“SILVER SCREEN GODDESS-RED”, Digital Photography Art, group exhibit
2023 Audubon Center at Debs Park, “Within/Without: Windows to an Inclusive Future –
" INCLUSIVE" 46” x 66” -multi-media 3d outdoor installation May - June
2023 Checker Hall Lodge, “Artapalooza”-Pop up Gallery, group exhibit
2023 Brand Library and Art Center, “Brand 51”, Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper July-September “WHO AM I?”
2024 Galerie Diderot Chateau Orquevaux France, permanent collection, “INTO THE HOLE” and
“YOUR LIFE IS A SOAP OPERA”, Digital Photography Art
PUBLISHED POEMS:
L.A. Art News/Poets Place
http://laartnews.com/poetsplace
2020 -2024
PUBLISHED ART:
2020- 2023
City of L.A. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, May Program guide
City of L.A. LGBTHM Heritage Month, June Program guide
City of L.A. Latino Heritage Month, July Program guide
https://culturela.org/programs-and-initiatives/dca-publications/​
2024
City of L.A. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, May Program guide
City of L.A. LGBTHM Heritage Month, June Program guide
City of Los Angeles Heritage Month Celebrations - Department of Cultural Affairs (lacity.gov)
Dance Performances
Youtube links for Dance Performances:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2rbn1qZGvy7dZgxpZyDtpTz1kPCp7htp&si=LERLPBA8GI-d5_DV
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Dance garden Dance Studio, Spring and Winter Performances 2016-2021
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FOOLS FOR HOPE- Exhibit at La Tierra De La Culebra Art Park 2021
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WHAT A GIFT – Exhibit at Ave 50 Studio 2021
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Ahiah Spirtual Center – A Dancing Celebration of the Worlds Signs 2022
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James Armstrong Theater – Celebration 2022
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A Very Special Art Day Community Festival. At the Music Center 2022
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SHADE IN L.A. Opening exhibit performance at Ave 50 Studio 2022
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DEAF NATION – Las Vegas Deaf convention – 3 dance performances 2022
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BAY AREA INTERNATIONAL DEAF DANCE FESTIVAL – Celebration dance performance 2022
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Genesis Studios – Live improv performance 2023
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SHAPES OF SPRING 2023 – group dance performance 2023
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Audubon Center, “Within/Without: Windows to an Inclusive Future – Interpretive dance 2023
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WeHo Pride Festival, “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” 2023
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What Do You See, What Do You Hear? 2024
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Producer/Festivals - Live Events​
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2024- Artistic Director and Curator of WHAT DO YOU SEE, WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Urban Meets Nature, Dance and music event at the Audubon Center at Deb’s Park
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January 27th 2017 - Open Floor Improv Experiment
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February 8th 2014 - Luscious, Music Art, Live Body paint Art Event
Luscious Productions | Los Angeles CA | Facebook
Luscious Productions (notjusttheordinary.wixsite.com)
https://www.facebookcom/lusciousproduction/posts/10152113453948467
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June 15th 2013 - Evolution
Studio M, 7110 Laurel Cyn Blvd North Hollywood, Ca 91605
(1) EVOLUTION, Music and Art! | Facebook
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Spring Festival April 28th 2012 - Santa Rosa Charter Academy 3838 Eagle Rock Blvd 90065
Home | strosasfestival2012 (notjusttheordinary.wixsite.com)
Spring Festival April 9th 2011 - Santa Rosa Charter Academy 3838 Eagle Rock Blvd 9006​
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Artist Residency
June 3-30th-2024
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Chateau Orquevaux, 18 Grande Rue Orquevaux France 52700
Artwork created during residency:
Digital Photography Art:
Series:
MIRROR MIRROR - ASCENSION - MOTHER OF CREATION - REBORN - KRUCIAL THE KLOWN
NOT ONE OF US - STILL LIFE - STRANGER THINGS - DRYAD
Paintings:
“INSPIRED” - 74” h x 44” w – Mixed Media-Acrylic and feathers on Sheer Chiffon
“Positive Body Image” -painted wearable art, ballroom gown and gloves
Poems:
“IT’S ONLY NUMBERS” “WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED?” “AN ARTIST”
Dances:
ORQUEVAUX
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In front of wood sculpture on building by Chateau Orqeuvaux, Soundtrax: STREET DOG by Mgawqgt
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Dance at the Gardeners House, Soundtrax: FIX YOU by Canyon City
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Dance in the stone garage, Soundtrax: KILL FOR YOUR LOVEby Labrinth
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Dance at Odell’s roof patio, Soundtrax: UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN by Hermanos Guttierrez
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Dance at Eglise Saint Andre, Soundtrax: SWEAT by RY X
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Dance in front of an old wood bench, Soundtarx: AMELIE by Andre Vanzo
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Dance in weeds in front of wood garage, Soundtrax: DIVINE PASTTIME by Radhe Krishna
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Dance at Eglise Saint Andre, Soundtrax: SHAHMARAN by Sevdaliza
PARIS- MONTMARTE- SACRE COEUR
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Live performance dance at Sacre Coeur
Soundtrax: PYTHIA by Amanati
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