Yowshien Kuo
Born 1985, USA
Lives and works in St Louis, USA
Yowshien Kuo blends his personal experiences as a Taiwanese American with historical references and criticism to comment on social and racial inequality, cultural con- structs, sexuality, and the human condition. Kuo graduated with an MFA in 2014 from Fontbonne University in St. Louis, Missouri. Most recently he was the recipient of Great Rivers Biennial Arts Award 2022-23. His artwork has also appeared in many publications including New American Paintings #149 in 2020, where he was prominently featured on the cover.
Education
- 2014 MFA Fontbonne University, St. Louis, USA
- 2011 BFA Fontbonne University, St. Louis, USA
