BIO

Limei Lai is an installation artist who combines mixed media interactive visual art, writing, and performative movement to reflect on her life between two cultures. She is curious about how memories are transformed into visual forms and movements. She researches Asian American history and conducts live interviews with Asian immigrant women in the community. Her work focuses on intergenerational communications, cultural conflicts and women's life experiences.
Limei grew up in an embroidery community in a small village in Southeastern China.  She was the founder and curator of Playground Gallery and the vice-president of Oregon Chinese Artist Association. Her works were shown in Corvallis Arts Center, Newport Visual Arts Center, Ashland Fiber Arts Collective, Paragon Gallery, Local 14 Art Show, Lansu Garden, The Place, PNCA, PSU, Playground Gallery, Red E Cafe Gallery, and Blackfish Gallery. She is a contributing artist to the Blackfish Gallery. Limei lives with her daughter in Portland, Oregon.