MonkYi

MonkYi is a Chinese-Canadian visual artist who specializes in murals, graffiti art, illustrations, live painting and community-engaged workshops. With a background in anthropology, her works driven by subconscious imagination, often featuring a diverse range of characters that reflect different ranges of life. At times mythological, at times lowbrow, at times whimsical and at times dark, she taps into different mindsets through her artwork based on the intention, location and space. She began painting murals in Cambodia in 2019 after years of living and traveling across Asia. Since then, she has collaborated with multiple organizations and businesses in Toronto. She has painted at festivals in Canada and Mexico.