A photo of my ancestors hanging above my great aunt’s bed in Fuping, China, my grandmother’s hometown.    Artist Statement

A photo of my ancestors hanging above my great aunt’s bed in Fuping, China, my grandmother’s hometown.

Artist Statement

 My parents’ vase, which my grandparents have kept after we immigrated in 2001. My grandmother tells me it helps them feel closer to us.   Artist Statement

My parents’ vase, which my grandparents have kept after we immigrated in 2001. My grandmother tells me it helps them feel closer to us.

Artist Statement

 Lianhu park, where I frequented as a child.   Artist Statement

Lianhu park, where I frequented as a child.

Artist Statement

 My baby blanket, hanging to dry in my grandparents’ yard.    Artist Statement

My baby blanket, hanging to dry in my grandparents’ yard.

Artist Statement

 Portrait of nai nai   Artist Statement

Portrait of nai nai

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 Nai nai’s scissors. My grandmother, who suffered a stroke paralyzing half of her body, likes to cut up the toilet paper to keep her hand busy.    Artist Statement

Nai nai’s scissors. My grandmother, who suffered a stroke paralyzing half of her body, likes to cut up the toilet paper to keep her hand busy.

Artist Statement

 The backyard, where I played and chased stray cats.   Artist Statement

The backyard, where I played and chased stray cats.

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 Ye ye’s shirt, hanging outside to dry.   Artist Statement

Ye ye’s shirt, hanging outside to dry.

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 Ye ye taking a nap.   Artist Statement

Ye ye taking a nap.

Artist Statement

 Me and my cousin, Lu Xiao. Back then in China, your cousins were like your siblings, and Lu Xiao was my sister, whom I looked up to immensely. She liked art so I liked art. Today, Lu Xiao is an artist still living in Xi’an. We’ve led parallel lives

Me and my cousin, Lu Xiao. Back then in China, your cousins were like your siblings, and Lu Xiao was my sister, whom I looked up to immensely. She liked art so I liked art. Today, Lu Xiao is an artist still living in Xi’an. We’ve led parallel lives from across the ocean.

Artist Statement

 The drumtower, a popular tourist attraction in Xi’an, under construction. My grandfather and I would walk here many times in my childhood.   Artist Statement

The drumtower, a popular tourist attraction in Xi’an, under construction. My grandfather and I would walk here many times in my childhood.

Artist Statement

 Ye ye was a busy body and liked to be up and doing things. He had many plants that he tended to.   Artist Statement

Ye ye was a busy body and liked to be up and doing things. He had many plants that he tended to.

Artist Statement

 The ground by my parents’ old apartment in Xi’an. When I returned it was unrecognizable, transformed into a shopping center. I don’t remember much of it anyway.   Artist Statement

The ground by my parents’ old apartment in Xi’an. When I returned it was unrecognizable, transformed into a shopping center. I don’t remember much of it anyway.

Artist Statement

 A spice pouch that my grandfather used to carry around, meant to keep one smelling fresh.    Artist Statement

A spice pouch that my grandfather used to carry around, meant to keep one smelling fresh.

Artist Statement

 The overgrown exterior of my grandparents’ home.   Artist Statement

The overgrown exterior of my grandparents’ home.

Artist Statement

 A mosque near my grandparents’ home, which is located in a majority Hui community. I still remember the prayers playing over the loudspeaker very early in the morning and throughout the day.    Artist Statement

A mosque near my grandparents’ home, which is located in a majority Hui community. I still remember the prayers playing over the loudspeaker very early in the morning and throughout the day.

Artist Statement

 My first room, my first home.   Artist Statement

My first room, my first home.

Artist Statement

  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

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Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

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Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

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Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

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Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

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Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

 A photo of my ancestors hanging above my great aunt’s bed in Fuping, China, my grandmother’s hometown.    Artist Statement
 My parents’ vase, which my grandparents have kept after we immigrated in 2001. My grandmother tells me it helps them feel closer to us.   Artist Statement
 Lianhu park, where I frequented as a child.   Artist Statement
 My baby blanket, hanging to dry in my grandparents’ yard.    Artist Statement
 Portrait of nai nai   Artist Statement
 Nai nai’s scissors. My grandmother, who suffered a stroke paralyzing half of her body, likes to cut up the toilet paper to keep her hand busy.    Artist Statement
 The backyard, where I played and chased stray cats.   Artist Statement
 Ye ye’s shirt, hanging outside to dry.   Artist Statement
 Ye ye taking a nap.   Artist Statement
 Me and my cousin, Lu Xiao. Back then in China, your cousins were like your siblings, and Lu Xiao was my sister, whom I looked up to immensely. She liked art so I liked art. Today, Lu Xiao is an artist still living in Xi’an. We’ve led parallel lives
 The drumtower, a popular tourist attraction in Xi’an, under construction. My grandfather and I would walk here many times in my childhood.   Artist Statement
  Artist Statement
 Ye ye was a busy body and liked to be up and doing things. He had many plants that he tended to.   Artist Statement
 The ground by my parents’ old apartment in Xi’an. When I returned it was unrecognizable, transformed into a shopping center. I don’t remember much of it anyway.   Artist Statement
 A spice pouch that my grandfather used to carry around, meant to keep one smelling fresh.    Artist Statement
 The overgrown exterior of my grandparents’ home.   Artist Statement
 A mosque near my grandparents’ home, which is located in a majority Hui community. I still remember the prayers playing over the loudspeaker very early in the morning and throughout the day.    Artist Statement
 My first room, my first home.   Artist Statement
  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre
  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre
  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre
  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre
  Statement    Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan)  (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre
 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid
 [De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.  Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

A photo of my ancestors hanging above my great aunt’s bed in Fuping, China, my grandmother’s hometown.

Artist Statement

My parents’ vase, which my grandparents have kept after we immigrated in 2001. My grandmother tells me it helps them feel closer to us.

Artist Statement

Lianhu park, where I frequented as a child.

Artist Statement

My baby blanket, hanging to dry in my grandparents’ yard.

Artist Statement

Portrait of nai nai

Artist Statement

Nai nai’s scissors. My grandmother, who suffered a stroke paralyzing half of her body, likes to cut up the toilet paper to keep her hand busy.

Artist Statement

The backyard, where I played and chased stray cats.

Artist Statement

Ye ye’s shirt, hanging outside to dry.

Artist Statement

Ye ye taking a nap.

Artist Statement

Me and my cousin, Lu Xiao. Back then in China, your cousins were like your siblings, and Lu Xiao was my sister, whom I looked up to immensely. She liked art so I liked art. Today, Lu Xiao is an artist still living in Xi’an. We’ve led parallel lives from across the ocean.

Artist Statement

The drumtower, a popular tourist attraction in Xi’an, under construction. My grandfather and I would walk here many times in my childhood.

Artist Statement

Ye ye was a busy body and liked to be up and doing things. He had many plants that he tended to.

Artist Statement

The ground by my parents’ old apartment in Xi’an. When I returned it was unrecognizable, transformed into a shopping center. I don’t remember much of it anyway.

Artist Statement

A spice pouch that my grandfather used to carry around, meant to keep one smelling fresh.

Artist Statement

The overgrown exterior of my grandparents’ home.

Artist Statement

A mosque near my grandparents’ home, which is located in a majority Hui community. I still remember the prayers playing over the loudspeaker very early in the morning and throughout the day.

Artist Statement

My first room, my first home.

Artist Statement

Statement

Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

Statement

Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

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Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

Statement

Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

Statement

Lucy Lu: 大皮院 (Da Pi Yuan) (installation view), 2019 © Larissa Issler, Ryerson Image Centre

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

[De]/[Re] Constructing Place, Installation view
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 2021.
Photo: Toni Hafkenscheid

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