Clae Lu (@clayruh) is a queer, second generation Han Chinese American artist from Queens. They identify as an artist, designer, cultural worker, and Chinese zither (古筝) musician. Lu believes in the power of the arts and grassroots activism to foster dialogue, reflection, and action. During their residency at ISCP, Lu has been focusing on playing the guzheng, creating experimental music, and delving deeper into Chinese folksongs to explore queer narratives in Chinese history. Clae Lu is one of many ISCP artists-in-residence you can meet during Fall Open Studios! Keep an eye out for future posts to learn more about their musical performance at the opening reception on Friday, November 18. 🗓 Opening Reception: Friday, November 18, 6-9pm 🕒 Open Hours: Saturday, November 19, 1-7pm 📍Location: 1040 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn • • • Image 1: Clae Lu in their studio at ISCP. Image 2: Clae Lu in their studio at ISCP. Image 3: Clae Lu, ‘Rat_Royal_T at Bubble_T,’ 2020, performance Image 4: Clae Lu, ‘Protect Asian Lives Rally,’ 2021, performance Image 5: Clae Lu in their studio at ISCP. #EdwardandSallyVanLierFund @the_new_york_community_trust #iscpfallopenstudios #iscplife #artistinresidency #internationalresidency #iscpresidency #nycartists #nycart