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Albus Wang (they/them) is a non-binary multi-media artist, licensed Cosmetologist(CA), storyteller, community organizer, and spiritual leader based in Los Angeles, USA and Beijing, China.
Their most recent works includes photography series “Glasses”, “Trans Diaspora”, and founding the media company Youfenglanxia Media Co. in Beijing, China whose mission is to amplify marginalized voices by developing and producing documentary series for Chinese streaming platforms addressing issues in local LGBT community.
In their photography works, Wang incorporates advocacy, Tarot, and community, often dealing with topics like hope, poise, joy, and resistance. Through striking images, Wang showcases the beauty and strength of the transgender community and raises awareness about gender inequality.
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Exhibitions
Glasses, Los Angles LGBT Center South; Los Angeles, CA – 2023
Group exhibition; In collaboration with Carpo Youran Song
Performances
They Are Not Here, New Works Festival, Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, CA – 2019
Credit: writer
Birthday Wish, San Jose University; San Jose, CA – 2019
Credit: writer, director, actor
Artist Residencies
Queer and Asian Performing Artist Residency at San Jose University; San Jose, CA – 2019
Queering Poetry, Q Youth Foundation & Influx Collective; Los Angeles, CA – 2019
Education
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA — B.A. Theatre Arts, 2016-2018
Club President, Transcendence
University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA — B.A. Media, 2013-2016
Service Chair, Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity Zeta Alpha Chapter
Club President, Chinese Traditional Cultural Association
Discussion Leader, First Year Experience Program
Mentor, Triton Edge Program
University of California Los Angles, Los Angeles, CA — Creative Production, 2016
Original Researches
Understanding Spirituality and Religion in Chinese Transgender Community; Online; 2023
Independent research consisting of interviewing 100 Chinese transgender individuals
How To Incorporate Trans* Stories in Theatre Education; Los Angeles, CA; 2018
Independent research
LGBT in Asia; Los Angeles, CA; 2017
Independent research
Professional Experiences (selected)
CEO, Youfenglanxia media Co.; Beijing, China(Remote); 2021-present
• Promoted visibility of LGBT community through producing high quality content
• Uplifted LGBT community via scouting and working with queer and trans identifying talents
• Amplified marginalized voices by developing and producing documentary series for Chinese streaming platforms addressing issues in local LGBT community
Gender Affirming Tarot Reader, Albus Tarot Studio; Beijing, China&Los Angeles, CA; 2020-present
• Provided specialized spiritual counseling to Queer and transgender individuals of color
• Collaborated with local organizations and offers accessible spiritual care to marginalized communities in Beijing, China and Los Angeles, CA
• Researched on religion and spirituality of Chinese transgender community
Freelance photographer; Beijing, China&Los Angeles, CA; 2008-present
• Created portraits photography through intersectional lens exploring race, gender, sexuality, and politics
• Captured and documented transgender community members in China and the U.S.
• Recent works including photography series “Glasses” which was showcase at Los Angeles LGBT Center South and “Trans Diaspora”
Artist-in-Residence, Queer&Asian Performing Artist Residency, San Jose University; San Jose, CA; 2019
• Examined intersection between Queer and Asian American identities within performance art
• Wrote, directed, and performed Birthday Wish, a one-person performance
Artist-in-Residence, Queering Poetry; Los Angeles, CA; 2019
Studied elements of poetry
• Integrated Queer experience with poetry writing
• Collectively published an anthology Queer/onthology: Homespun Poems of Interwoven Migrations
Writer, New Works Festival, Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, CA; 2019
• Developed, planned, and held group “Self-care and Solace” which combines mental health education and art making
• Collectively published an anthology Queer/onthology: Homespun Poems of Interwoven Migrations
Group Facilitator, LGBT Student Service, Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, CA; 2016-2018
• Developed, planned, and led bi-weekly group “Self-care and Solace” with focus on mental health education and art making
• Conducted independent research projects on “LGBT in Asia” and “How to Incorporate Trans Stories in Theatre Education”, presented research results to faculty and staff members
• Initiated research on LGBT offices of other institutions and gave suggestion to full-time staff on future programming
Staff Writer, Asia media international, Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, CA; 2017-2018
• Pitched articles to editors and wrote them upon approval
• Wrote articles based on campus inequality issues and cultural events in local Asian American community.
Publications
Celebration Theatre’s ‘The Real Black Swann’ is a Personal Manifesto Carrying Potential
https://www.upwomen.org/theatre-review/celebration-theatres-the-real-black-swann-is-a-personal-manifesto-carrying-potential/ – September 14, 2023
Skylight Theatre’s chilling ‘Hungry Ghost’ sheds new light on generational trauma
https://www.upwomen.org/theatre-review/skylight-theatres-chilling-hungry-ghost-sheds-new-light-on-generational-trauma/ – August 31, 2023
Theatre Review ‘Last Summer At Bluefish Cove’
https://www.upwomen.org/theatre-review/theatre-review-last-summer-at-bluefish-cove/ – July, 27, 2023
Theatre Review: A Transparent Musical
https://www.upwomen.org/theatre-review/theatre-review-a-transparent-musical/l – June 27, 2023
Theatre Review: On This Side of the World
https://www.upwomen.org/theatre-review/theater-review-on-this-side-of-the-world/ – June 9, 2023
Queer/onthology: Homespun Poems of Interwoven Migrations; Los Angeles, CA – 2020
Anthology published by Q Youth Foundation & Influx Collective;
ISBN 9780578619286
VIETNAM: Film ‘Song Lang’ has a refreshing take on ‘queer love’
https://asiamedia.lmu.edu/2019/06/05/vietnam-film-song-lang-has-a-refreshing-take-on-queer-love/ – June 5, 2019
LMU: Sam Cassidy is Ready to Make Real Impact
https://asiamedia.lmu.edu/2019/03/27/lmu-sam-cassidy-is-ready-to-make-real-impact/ – March 27, 2019
PLAY REVIEW: “Man of God”
https://asiamedia.lmu.edu/2019/02/11/play-review-man-of-god/ – February 11, 2019
Community Engagements
Community Thought Leader, United Proud Womxn; Los Angeles, CA – 2023-Present
United Proud Womxn is a non-profit organization focusing on empower sexual minority women with safe, brave, collaborative, and creative spaces to grow as individuals, connect with community members, and organize collective actions that drive inclusive social changes.
Co-Founder, Trans Empower Center 跨儿美; Beijing, China – 2021-Present
Trans Empower Center aims to improve the living conditions of Chinese transgender community by educating community members, creating diverse and inclusive community spaces, and connecting community members with resources. We have advocated for and pushed to modernize the rules and categories of Chinese Ballroom scene for equality and inclusivity.
Community Organizer, Beijing LGBT Center 北京同志中心; Beijing, China – 2020-2022
Founded in 2008, and closed in 2023, Beijing LGBT Center was a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the living environment for LGBT people in China, providing resources such as low-cost mental health counseling, a directory of LGBTQ-friendly healthcare providers, a crisis hotline for transgender individuals, and regular discussion groups.
Community Board Member, Trans Connections, APLA Health; Los Angeles, CA – 2019-2020
President, Transcendence, Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, CA – 2018-2019
Group Facilitator, LGBT Student Service, LMU; Los Angeles, CA – 2016-2018
Service Chair, Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity Zeta Alpha Chapter; La Jolla, CA – 2014-2016
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