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About

Bonnie looking over her shoulder at the camera
Scorpio sun, Leo moon, Pisces rising

Hi, I’m Bonnie

Artist, designer, engineer, dancer, writer, entrepreneur, world builder, self inquirer, novelty chaser, vibe curator, tea lover. 🍵

Dripped in Sailor Moon at 4 years old

My story

I was born and raised by a newly-immigrated, multi-generational Chinese family in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada. As a kid, I spent my days buried in the pages of teen girl magazines, DIY-ing my clothes, and dreaming of being the next Avril Lavigne.

It took me 6 years to get a Bachelor’s degree in math & computer science. Then, I spent another 6 years working at Google as a frontend web engineer. The highlight of my time there was working on Google’s core design system: Material Design. I burnt out spectacularly during the 2020 pandemic, and finally quit 2 years later. 

To reconnect with my creative self, I attended life drawing sessions. Then I tried my hand at painting. Then glasswork and neon. Chinese calligraphy. Typeface design. Literary translation. Darkroom photography. Probably three more disciplines by the time you read this.

These days, I’m learning how to work for myself as an artist-entrepreneur. It’s challenging me in ways I never expected, and the growth is both painful and fulfilling. I live with my partner and my dog in Queens, New York City.

Some things that shape how I see the world

Movement is everything.

I was introduced to dance in my sophomore year of high school, when it saved me during my darkest period. It taught me that the body’s wisdom is nothing less than magic, and that self expression saves lives. It’s why flow and rhythm are foundational principles in my work.

Language is alive.

Growing up speaking Cantonese while learning to navigate English, and then French, gave me an early appreciation for language. Now as I’m learning to read Chinese, the visual poetry of every character leaves me in awe.

Neurodivergence is a creative superpower.

My ADHD brain might not be built for corporate productivity, but it’s perfectly designed for seeing connections others miss, diving deep into creative obsessions, and envisioning new paradigms for improving life.

Out in the world

Interviews

Exhibitions