Peach with Joss Sticks, 2021

Ceramic
Approx. 35 x 36 x 27 in

Cathy Lu is an artist working in ceramics, sculpture, and painting. Her work explores traditional Chinese art imagery and presentation as a way to explore ideas of authenticity in relation to culture and contemporary identity.

Lu received her MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute, and her BA & BFA from Tufts University. She has participated in artist in residence programs at Root Division, Vermont Studio Center, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and Recology SF. Lu’s work is currently on view at SFMoMA as part of the SECA Award exhibition.