Community muralist Alex Chiu recounts how he found a mentor and collaborator who changed his creative process and his life.
Whether or not they know the artist behind it, everyone in Portland has probably seen a mural by Alex Chiu. In his talk, Alex recounts his path from LA to Portland, and from lighthearted comics to community-focused murals. And key to that journey (in addition to Alex’s own persistence) was the holistic support of a mentor. As he walks through the beautiful murals he’s created with his mentor Jeremy Nichols, Alex breaks down the basics he’s learned from having a mentor: keep things simple, there are some things you don’t need to worry about, and to take care of yourself.
About the speaker
Alex Chiu is a Chinese American painter and muralist currently living in Portland, OR. With a background in illustration and comics, he approaches public artwork as a form of visual storytelling. Much of his artwork involves incorporating community input and collaboration. The goal of his work is to accurately document local history and help communities to process cultural identity through a creative process.
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Artist Mentorship Program (AMP)
16 NW Broadway
Portland, Oregon United States 97209
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Videographer Tyler Nordby
Photographer Christopher Diego
