Voyo Woo is a Chinese American artist based in New Jersey. She has been practicing traditional Chinese paper cutting since the age of 14 and is a self-taught artist. Woo holds a master’s degree in Curatorial Studies in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York and London. In 2016, she won a national contest co-hosted by the Rauschenberg Foundation and was invited to the White House for the awards ceremony. Her work has been showcased in public media and exhibited at prestigious venues, including the White House Visitors Center, Sotheby's Auction House, Montclair Art Museum, and Tysons Corner Center.
Woo's diverse career spans roles as a camerawoman, live TV producer, State Department interpreter, and administrator at an international auction house. Woo is also an energy-balancing coach. Woo’s practice has expanded to video production and mixed media, exploring contemporary themes such as human-nature connectivity, neuroscience, mental health, spirituality, AI technology, immigration, cultural invasion, globalization, and minority cultural heritage.
Each project begins with thorough research and meditation to shape her vision. She hand-sketches her concepts and crafts intricate paper sculptures, using materials such as metal wires and wood to bring her ideas to life. Woo’s work merges cultural traditions with modern themes, inviting reflection on today’s most pressing issues.