Today we’re excited to be connecting with Miggie Wong again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.
Miggie, we are so thrilled to be connecting again and can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things you have been up to. Before we jump into all of that, some of our readers might have missed our prior interview, so can you take a moment to reintroduce yourself?
As an artist, I create situation-based performance projects. My intercultural experiences have diversified my artistic awareness, coupled with my own ideals. As such, I offer whimsical experiments that explore and document ideas of social interaction, cultural mutation, radical hospitality, and acts of sincerity.
Awesome, so we reached out because we wanted to hear all about what you have been up to since we last connected.
Since our last interview, the world has been through the COVID-19 pandemic and, most recently, the devastation of the wildfire in Los Angeles.
During the pandemic, I was able to make a trip back to Hong Kong and published a graphic diary “14 Days Quarantine Meals Drawing Project” documenting my quarantine journey in Hong Kong. My most recent exhibition, Inscape of Migratory, debuted in the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center in Niagara Falls, NY. There, 16 mixed media works dated from 2012 to 2025 were showcased. This exhibit highlighted my house drawings and felt constructions from across the globe and illustrated the permeability of our constructed environment while highlighting the ways we imprint upon homes and dwellings. Visitors to this exhibition were also invited to work on my new, participatory artwork to celebrate the facade of the NACC for its centennial year.
The more felt constructions I create, the more daily life stories, historical events, and human connections I long for. It is a way by which I am able to contextualize and bridge the gap between objects and living subjects. Places like homes, dwellings, and ‘non- spaces’ continue to impact our life, personal growth, and well-being.
Today, I want to take this opportunity to share support to people who have been impacted by the recent, tragic fires in Los Angeles. As an artist, I hope that my work won’t just provide comfort but also help document and preserve the memories of places Angelenos encountered.
With that in mind, I am inviting readers here to share an image of a lost home to be part of my new ‘Houses of Honor’ project. I will be drawing and hand stitching these house drawings not only to memorialize, but to celebrate and honor the houses that provided shelter and comfort to individuals, and families. When a new address is obtained, I will then send the drawing to the owner.
We also want to give folks a chance to get to know you a bit better so we’ve prepared a fun lightning round of questions. Ready?
- Sweet or Savory: Have you tried lox on toasted blueberry bagel with cream cheese?
- As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: Artist
- French Fries or Onion Rings: Belgium Fries
- Favorite Cartoon growing up: Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan
- Favorite Breakfast Food: Cha chaan teng, Hong Kong-style breakfast
Life is often about tough choices – can you talk to us about your thought process, strategy or philosophy when it comes to making difficult choices or tradeoffs.
I think applying creativity in our daily life is crucial to our decision making and well-being.
Creativity is not limited to artistic practice like drawing and painting. It also involves maintaining a balance of divergent and convergent thinking and an open mindset that helps us to embrace, navigate, and apply unfamiliar ideas to our daily problem-solving process. It is indeed easier said than done. As the Chinese saying goes, 家家有本難念的經, ‘each family has its own difficult scripture’, meaning we all encounter our own challenges. Knowing that creativity is not a special gift only present within a genius, but a survival skill within everyone, creativity can be utilized and resiliency can be strengthened among self and communities.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.miggiewong.com
- Instagram: @mwhouses
