Maggie Wang was born in Shanghai and moved to New York City at the age of 19. She is an artist, illustrator, photographer, and amateur writer.

“I like to explore crafty techniques to regain the joy of making art as a child.”

Artist Statement

In today’s fast-paced, virtual world, our sense of reality has grown numb. We spend so much time absorbed in the curated lives of others that we begin to neglect our own. We forget to feel—or worse, become too lazy to feel.

Through my work, I aim to slow things down. I speak in a visual language that resists the speed and polish of modern life, inviting viewers to reconnect with their own emotional landscapes. I often use organic textures and line-forms that carry randomness and imperfection—qualities no machine can replicate. My goal is to capture the smallest moments and quietest observations, just enough to make the clock tick half a second slower. Even a fleeting feeling or a glimpse of inspiration deserves to be noticed, held, and remembered.