Caroline Liu​ is a painter, seamstress, and muralist living in Chicago, IL. 7 years ago, she experienced a severe concussion and her short term memory never fully recovered. Her work became a therapeutic practice for holding onto memories she’d otherwise forget, as well as a vehicle to explore her identity as a person with memory loss. She cultivates a mixture of happy and sad moments, fear, comfort, and intimacy all wrapped up in overtly saturated narratives.

Liu also experiments with three-dimensional soft sculptures that depict some of the characters in her paintings. These plushies act as therapeutic components to her two-dimensional work where viewers can experience a more intimate understanding of her  concepts, as well as a moment of personal respite. Occasionally, Liu bridges the gap between the two with interactive furry paintings that allow viewers to break the traditional art barrier and physically connect to the work. The added tactile sensations activate  memories and moments of healing beyond just what the eye can see.

carolineliu.com, @catsandart