About Angela Han
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Angela Han is a Chinese-American multidisciplinary creator (artist, musician, writer, researcher, educator, and curator) who builds speculative worlds through art, music, and storytelling. Her notable projects amplify the courage and creativity of Asian women, such as “Realms of Courage: Celebrating Asian Women Composers” (2021 - present), “With a Twist: Stories of Her Own” (2024), “Journey of 1000 Miles” (2025), and “猛女下山 Meng Nu Xia Shan (Fierce Women Descend the Mountain)” (2025 - present).
She has shown at Arc Studios & Gallery, Bass & Reiner Gallery, International Hotel Manilatown Center, KnK Contemporary, Sanchez Art Center, SOMArts Cultural Center, and Voss Gallery. Han is the recipient of the San Francisco Arts Commission Artists Grant (2021) and Arts Impact Endowment Grant (2025) as well as California Arts Council Individual Artists Fellowship (2023) and YoungArts Fellowship (2025). She currently serves as President of the Board of Directors at the Asian American Women Artists Association (AAWAA).
“I am a world-builder. I create worlds in which women are safe and respected, celebrated for their courage and creativity. As a Chinese-American woman, I am committed to cultivating spaces that amplify the stories, contributions, and impact of Asian women – historical and contemporary – through art, music, and storytelling. ”
Artist Statement
Photo courtesy of Emma Rizzo Photo
I am a world-builder.
I create worlds in which women are safe and respected, celebrated for their courage and creativity. As a Chinese-American woman, I am committed to cultivating spaces that amplify the stories, contributions, and impact of Asian women – historical and contemporary – through art, music, and storytelling. I do this by combining research on different disciplines (e.g. history, folklore, and musicology) with reflections of my own experiences to create a better future.
Photo courtesy of Emma Rizzo Photo