Mao Projects

Calgary, Canada

Mao and Chris met while completing their Masters of Fine Arts Degrees at the University of Calgary in 2017. The artists and life partners began collaborating in their home studio in Calgary in 2020, shortly thereafter creating the collaborative studio Mao Projects. Combining different cultural backgrounds, Mao being born and raised in China and Chris having grown up on the west coast of Canada, the artists look to create works that reflect upon their individual and shared perspectives. They have attended residencies together in Canada and have exhibited collaborative works within Canada, the US and Asia.

Mao Projects are 2024 BUMP artists for the Utility Box Public Art Program by Calgary Arts Development. This program works with communities to create temporary artworks on local utility boxes to add interest and creativity to our street corners while cultivating a sense of place and identity.