Voyo Woo, a New York-based artist with roots in Southeast China, specializes in immersive installation art in public spaces. Her work has been featured in public media and exhibited at the White House Visitors Center, Sotheby's Auction House, Montclair Art Museum, and Tysons Corner Center.
Practicing traditional Chinese paper cutting since age 14, Woo moved to the United States in 2008 and earned a master’s degree in Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York and London. Her diverse career includes roles as a camerawoman, live TV producer, State Department interpreter, and administrator at an international auction house. She is also a mother of three and 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.