Tori Hong

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Within queer theory and praxis, Tori Hong pursues drawing, installation, social practice, and textiles while her artistic research focuses on agency and survivance from a diasporic Hmong and Korean perspective. Hong’s work relies on intuition to hold space for complex narratives and create hybridized healing pathways for herself, her ancestors, and future generations.

Prior to her emerging career in fine art, Hong worked as an illustrator, community organizer, and youth worker. As such, her work draws upon past experiences in shaping narratives, engaging communities, and making art accessible. Hong is based in Providence, RI, where she received her MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design (2025).

Select awards include: the RISD Graduate Commons Grant Fellowship (2025), RISD Spur Fund (2025), AICAD Teaching Fellowship nominee (2025), AIGA Worldstudio DxD Scholarship (2024-2025), Everwood Artist Retreat (2024), Springboard for the Arts Hinge Arts Residency (2021), MRAC Next Step Fund (2020), Forecast Public Art Early Career Research and Development Grant (2020), and more.

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