Artwork Collection

We Have Always Been Here Together

“We have always been here – together” explores the hidden intimacies of queer people in Asia throughout history. Drawing from folklore & tradition, this project explores themes of queer divinity to create a dialogue between past and present.

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Four Heavenly Kings
Four Heavenly Kings

Illustration

Four Heavenly Kings

Based on the Four Heavenly Kings in Buddhism, these Queer Devas represent four pillars of queer identity (Left to Right: Self Acceptance, Sensuality, Confidence, Self Expression)

In Every Life Time: The Divine Dance
In Every Life Time: The Divine Dance

Illustration

In Every Life Time: The Divine Dance

A short comic that follows two girls as they explore shared culture and identity.

Queering the God(des) of Compassion
Queering the God(des) of Compassion

Sculpture

Queering the God(des) of Compassion

A shrine dedicated to Guanyin, explores the fluidity of divine gender, and invites everyone to come as you are.

Tea: What I Carry With Me From Home
Tea: What I Carry With Me From Home

Illustration

Tea: What I Carry With Me From Home

Celebrating the intersection of heritage and found family, Tea is a tradition I carry from past to present and into the future. Will you share a cup?

The Rabbit God
The Rabbit God

Illustration

The Rabbit God

The Rabbit God may not found a happy ending, but he looks out for the safety of any queer folks who find themselves in peril.

What She Found On The Moon
What She Found On The Moon

Illustration

What She Found On The Moon

Rewriting the story of the Moon Goddess Chang’e. Maybe being confined to the moon wasn’t a punishment after all.

Work by

Hoi Yee Chong aka. choiyeech

Illustration

“My work work investigates the intersection between queerness and culture, celebrating the ways love exists and transforms throughout history. I explore illustration through a variety of different...” [More]