BY KATE KILPATRICK // Chau Thuy Huynh, whose pedicure footbaths caused a major anti-commie backlash earlier this year, is working on a new series of drawings that honor Vietnamese boat people. Huynh recently spoke at an “educational tea” at Compound Gallery (6604 San Pablo Ave.) on the Oakland-Emeryville border. Before the event she sat down with In Emeryville to talk about her communist upbringing, the unexpected outrage surrounding her artwork, and why she feels she didn’t do anything wrong.
October 8th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Fascinating piece.
October 9th, 2008 at 8:35 am
It is refreshing to see the minority’s perspective on a topic that will become increasingly important as China and other Communist countries re-emerge as world leaders. We can only progress and move ahead by educating ourselves and communicating with one another. Thanks for the great work!