Wonder Women at Deitch Projects, May 7–June 25, 2022

Genny Lim’s poem “Wonder Woman,” first published in 1981, follows the reflections of a narrator who observes the everyday lives of Asian women—across generations, countries, and socioeconomic backgrounds—wondering if their experiences reflect her own. The poem centers Asian women as its protagonists and ponders what commonalities exist between these women.

Inspired by Lim’s poem, Wonder Women, curated by Kathy Huang, presents thirty Asian American and diasporic women and non-binary artists responding to themes of wonder, self, and identity through figuration. While some artists explore wonder as it relates to mythology and legend, others depict the heroines in their lives, offering works that highlight family, community, and history. Several of the works in Wonder Women address colonial and patriarchal structures in the West.

Participating Artists:

Joeun Kim Aatchim
Amanda Ba
Bhasha Chakrabarti
Susan Chen
Milano Chow
Dominique Fung

Chitra Ganesh
Bambou Gili
Shyama Golden
Sasha Gordon
Sally J. Han
Jeanne Jalandoni
Melissa Joseph
Tidawhitney Lek
Zoé Blue M.
Tammy Nguyen
Catalina OuyangMaia Cruz Palileo
Anna Park
GaHee Park
Jiab Prachakul
Sahana Ramakrishnan
Anjuli Rathod
Hiba Schahbaz
Mai Ta
Nadia Waheed
Chelsea Ryoko Wong
Lily Wong
Zadie Xa
Livien Yin