Daily Inspiration: Meet Yu-Ching Wang

Today we’d like to introduce you to Yu-Ching Wang.

Hi Yu-Ching, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I started out as an art student in Taiwan and quickly realized that a lot of the art knowledge and techniques I was learning came from the Western world. That inspired me to move to the U.S. to pursue higher education in fine arts and really immerse myself in a new artistic environment. Since then, I’ve been building my practice in New York City, working across different mediums, like installations, performance, and video, while exploring ideas around identity, cultural hybridity, and collective memory.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It hasn’t always been smooth. Moving to a new country meant navigating language and cultural differences, facing racial biases, and adapting to the competitive New York art scene, all while dealing with questions of identity and visa challenges. Even now, I continue to face challenges, but these experiences have become a source of inspiration and fuel for my work, allowing me to explore issues I couldn’t engage with in an Asian context, such as race, identity, survival, and the complexities of multicultural interaction and conflict.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a multidisciplinary artist working across spatial installations, performative action, video, and public interventions. My work explores identity, cultural hybridity, geopolitics, and collective memory, often focusing on themes like belonging, adaptation, and the tension between familiarity and strangeness. I like to use humor, absurdity, and critical observation, often playing with urban symbols and everyday objects to transform familiar spaces and make people see them in a new way.

I’m most proud of projects like “Breathing in New York” and “If I could stand in the sky…”, where I combine personal experience with broader social and cultural reflections. What sets me apart is the way I merge personal narrative with collective issues, using subtle, immersive, and sometimes absurd approaches to spark reflection and dialogue rather than simply presenting a concept.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Most of my mentors have been my professors from art school, who guided me through both the technical and conceptual aspects of my practice. Outside of school, I’ve found that visiting museums and galleries is a great way to connect with inspiring work and artists. Being in the city, these spaces are an incredible resource; they allow you to observe, learn, and sometimes meet people whose work resonates with you. I also think networking can happen in many ways, such as attending artist talks, exhibition openings, and workshops are all great opportunities to connect with people in the art world.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.wangyuching.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wangyuching.art/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSwLc1EH_Zs_qRLcENeEg

Image Credits
Photo credits:
Personal photo, “Breathing in New York” project, “Breathing in New York” exhibition view, “If I could stand in the sky…” project – Winnie Su
“If I could stand in the sky…” exhibition views – Yukai Chen