Artist & Humanitarian
Molica Chau is a Cambodian American woman, who was born & raised in the south side of Tacoma, Washington. Besides dedicating her time to Youth Development, she is also attending the University of Washington to receive her BA in Global Studies. She is also on the Tacoma Arts and Heritage Advisory Council. She is a self-taught watercolor/digital artist. She always had a love for Art & Kids but found her life’s goal by stumbling on an ephiphany. Her ultimate goal is to start a non-profit organization called The Art of Giving Back, where she can coincide art events and charities, to cultivate the power of compassion and tackling social issues while bridging gaps between communities in urban, rural areas and third world countries.
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Artist Statement
"A Fucking Handful, A Peace of Mind" I am absolutely obsessed with hands. From the way it holds a pen to the paper, from the way my fingers glide down spines, to how hands are used everyday on autopilot. I prefer to speak with hands and tattoos if I'm out of words to use. Why I love tattoos; tattoos itself tells a story, it showcases a reality, it offends or intrigues the unfed minds, and they display thoughts in an art form. My art is supposed to do exactly that, giving you a fucking handful and a peace of mind. |
Humanitarian Statement
I design and develop art as a form of self expression. Producing the art and being able to utilize a percentage of the proceeds to donate it to many different charities is just one way of how I show how deeply I feel for the ones in need. Altruism is something I feel strongly about and I will continue to practice this until my love gives out. Coming from a poor family and being surrounded by under privileged people in my short life, has given me insight on what a helping hand can do. |
The Art of Giving Back
The Art of Giving Back (#theagb) is a dream of mine. One day to start a non-profit organization that coincides art shows and charities. As an artist, I understand that being able to build relationships within my own community and showcasing art as a self-fulfillment is very important. As an artist and humanitarian, I truly believe that everything we do in life is an art. Whether it's painting, dancing, being a poet, etc, we are all creators or even artists of our own reality. I want this to be bigger than my reality. I want my art to partake in someone else's reality. |