Binding Constant

I'm coming to SF!  I have a group show opening at Rare Device with artists Lisa Solomon and Marina Luz.  I will be there for the opening, if you're in town please stop by.


Rare Device is proud to present Binding Constant:
New Work by Diem Chau, Marina Luz and Lisa Solomon.
Oct 2nd – Nov 1st, 2009
A reception for the artists will be held Friday, October 2nd from 7-9 pm.

Rare Device
1845 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415.863.3969
Hours: Tue - Sat, noon to 7pm; Sun, noon to 6pm; closed Mon

American Craft Magazine

My work has been featured in this month's American Craft Magazine! There's a wonderful interview with Shannon Sharpe, I felt her questions were very relevant and thoughtful. Thank you Shannon. Please check it out at your nearest newsstand.

There's also a great article about Lauren Kalman's work, the artist on the cover. Her work is amazing, "Syphilis" is my favorite.

Summer's End

Oh my, it's been a long time since I posted! I've been busy working on a few fall shows, SF, Seattle and Chicago. It's amazing how time flies. I went for a walk in the park today and noticed all the yellow leaves on the ground. So sad to see Summer go, but I have to admit Fall is my favorite time of year. For the most part I enjoy the cool misty weather and dark gloominess. Also perfect weather for eating Pho!

Zoodiac

I've been working on a set of Zodiac crayons for the last 2 weeks. A few more to go.


This is my favorite one so far. It's a classic pose, except without the tongue sticking out. I've seen a lot of sumi paintings of tigers climbing on rocks as a kid.


A bit plain. I thought of adding scales, but it got too visually complicated.


I'm thinking about remaking the pig with a different pose. He's holding a stack of gold over his head. The gold is a common theme among Chinese renditions, but it might be lost in translation. He also looks a bit goofy?


I feel it's a little too elongated, you really don't get a sense that it's a rooster.


The horns really turned out well. I like the texture of his locks, it reminds me a bit of The Winged Lions of Babylon... only without the wings. I'm really itching to work bigger.


I love this little guy! I have to admit some are better than others. I'm experimenting more with different textures and deeper carving.

Holly and Matthew

These were made for a friend's wedding, they were to be cake toppers. Congrats Matthew and Holly! Thank you so much for letting my work be a part of your special day!


I was really happy with how Matthew's crayon came out. It's a good likeness no?

Monkey Business

A currently project. I've always wanted to make a set of Chinese Zodiac figures. With this series I'm trying to push for more detail, make them cleaner and tighter.


The Monkey

ARTWEEK Review!

My work has been featured in the June/09 issue of ARTWEEK! It was a review of the show I did with Wendy Given at 5th Floor Gallery in LA. If you're near a newsstand please check it out.



Here are a few images from the show, thanks to Wendy Given for the shots!