About my work
About Taaye
Being born in Hong Kong, I have always been enthralled by birds (and art) from a young age. I particularly cultivated a fondness for cockatoos after discovering a duo of them perched atop a tree at the basketball court next to my school. Whenever they appeared and flew around our school grounds, I would hurry around in search of the ideal spot to watch them. In a rigorous and disciplined school setting, these cockatoos became one of the few things I felt attached to and eagerly anticipated seeing each day.
Despite journeying to various places, relocating to Canada, and studying at the Rhode Island School of Design in the United States, my adoration for birds has remained a constant in my life – through all my highs and lows. At home, I have been living with my Quaker parrot for approximately twenty years now, and I have been so fortunate to observe his highs and lows too – every emotion and quirk up close.
Group Show/Awards
2023
“Womxn in Power Vol. 3”, The Wells Studio, Vancouver, Canada
2022
Eastside Cultural Crawl, Vancouver, Canada
2021
The 2nd International Masters of Watercolour Alliance Member Selection Contest 2021, Finalist
International Watercolour Master(IWM), Commended Award
2020
Japan International Watercolor Institute, Online/Sado Art Museum, Japan
Workshops/Teaching
2023
Opus Art Supplies online live demo
Deserres watercolor in-person workshops
2022
Create! Art Festive – Assistant Artist
Press
2021
2021 Vancouver Asian Film Festival – short interview
The 2nd International Masters of Watercolour Alliance Finalist Announcement
Education
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design 2012