Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya

Multipisciplinary Artist

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New York-based Thai-Indonesian artist Amanda is known for the public art campaign, “I Still Believe in Our City” which called attention to anti-Asian hate crimes against AAPI (Asian-American and Pacific Islander) New Yorkers. Though carrying society’s pain has been a challenge for her, she is proud of having found her own path through which she can foster belonging, joy, and resilience in others. Her passion includes deep conversations with dear friends old and new, and long meditative walks. As a neuroscience graduate from Colombia, she believes that neuroscience tells us that when we are ostracised our bodies react as if we are experiencing physical harm, but through her art, she is fostering a sense of belonging in communities so society can heal and thrive, and the trauma isn’t passed down in our DNA to the next generations. Her work appeared on the cover of the March 2021 issue of TIME magazine. Apart from fighting systemic racism, she is also passionate about climate change.

New York-based Thai-Indonesian artist Amanda is known for the public art campaign, “I Still Believe in Our City” which called attention to anti-Asian hate crimes against AAPI (Asian-American and Pacific Islander) New Yorkers. Though carrying society’s pain has been a challenge for her, she is proud of having found her own path through which she can foster belonging, joy, and resilience in others. Her passion includes deep conversations with dear friends old and new, and long meditative walks. As a neuroscience graduate from Colombia, she believes that neuroscience tells us that when we are ostracised our bodies react as if we are experiencing physical harm, but through her art, she is fostering a sense of belonging in communities so society can heal and thrive, and the trauma isn’t passed down in our DNA to the next generations. Her work appeared on the cover of the March 2021 issue of TIME magazine. Apart from fighting systemic racism, she is also passionate about climate change.