Bio: Sudi Wang believes art can bridge cultures, foster empathy, and open pathways to shared understanding. Through her woodcut relief prints, she draws on the power of storytelling to evoke her experiences growing up across South Asia, a region where diverse cultures, religions, and traditions intersect—often giving rise to tales of mythical monsters. Sudi calls the intersection of humanity and these fantastical beings “Monsterity.” Rather than instilling fear, her monsters invite reflection, sparking conversations about our shared humanity and the essence of existence. For Sudi, the process is deeply organic, with each stage carrying its own significance. From the initial cut of the blade into the wood to the final unveiling of the print, her work connects to something beyond the surface, embodying a tradition that speaks to the timeless depth of our stories.

Artist Statement: My current project, “Monsterity” (Humanity + Monsters), explores the creation of monsters influenced by diverse cultural histories. The monster becomes a lens through which I examine civilization’s evolution, reflecting the socio-political and spiritual forces that shape societies. As Umberto Eco states, “Attributions of beauty or ugliness are often due not to aesthetic but to socio-political criteria.” Through “Monsterity,” I strive to portray the significance of monsters in shaping collective human behavior across time, embody societal fears and cultural hierarchies, representing the balance between good and evil, life and death.Woodcut printmaking, a mindful process where I dedicate great energy to completing each piece. The monsters I create reflect humanity’s formative fears, the nature of gods, and the celebration of life, ancestry, and imagination.

Website:  Sudi Wang, @emotional_zebra