Kevin Chu
b. 1988∙ CE artist since 2012
Photo by Evguenia Shtill
According to Kevin Chu, dragons are always smiling, as are vultures, while penguins are happy to offer a tired swimmer a lift across the sea. A glance at his artwork confirms this enthusiastic and vibrant worldview.
The narrative that can be read throughout his work is reflected in his calm, sensitive demeanor. Chu’s bold line and lively palette animate the pieces and link the joy felt in their content to his process. Like a wish for friendship and understanding, Chu’s artistic vision is earnest and motivated by the need for connection between all life-forms, regardless of species.
Chu is a fan of Bay Area sports teams, Halloween, and Disney – themes that appear regularly in his work. A traveller, Chu also draws himself in various environments and in front of landmarks. Chu often creates his own narratives adapting characters from popular films in his digital collage and animations, such as JohnLaddin (2019) and Birdwell and the Seven Little Boys (2019).
Select Exhibitions & Projects
2020
Local Lens, Rare Device , San Francisco, CA
What You Do, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA and YouTube
See Me with My Own Eyes, LinkedIn InCommon Space, San Francisco, CA
2019
Bitchin', Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
"From" All Over the Place, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, San Francisco, CA
2017
E FOR EVERYONE, San Francisco Peephole Cinema, San Francisco, CA
Black White, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2014
Shoerageous, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
INK, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
A Curious Menagerie, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2013
SIDESHOW, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2012
Fabulous, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2011
SMALL, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
The Masters, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Black and White and Read All Over, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
2010
Tiger Leaping Gold Mountain, Creativity Explored, San Francisco, CA
Alaska Series Art Sales: Bear at Alaska by Kevin Chu, 2025
marker and watercolor on paper, 15.25 x 21.75 inches
(KC2026_001)