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Candice Lin

2026 Milestone Grantee

Bio

Candice Lin received her BA in Visual Arts and Art Semiotics from Brown University (2001) and her MFA in New Genres from San Francisco Art Institute (2004). Her practice utilizes installation, drawing, animation, and living materials and processes, such as bacteria, fermentation, and stains. Lin has had recent solo exhibitions at Whitechapel, London (2025-26), UCCA Clay, Yixing (2025), Jameel Art Centre (2024-25), MUMA, Melbourne (2024), and Canal Projects, New York (2023). Her work was included in recent international biennials including the 24th Biennale of Sydney (2024), the 14th Gwangju Biennial (2023), and the 59th Venice Biennale (2022). She is Associate Professor of Art at UCLA and lives and works in Altadena, California.

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Lithium Sex Demons in the Factory

, 2022–2023Manager’s platform, ceramics, wood, metal work stations, laboratory stands, animation, sound, electronics, hacked stirring machines, office supplies, aluminum and plastic ducting and tubing, embossed copper sheet, magnets, drawings, printed paper, glass, plastic, various liquids, cardboard, brass fittings
Lithium Sex Demons in the Factory, 2022–2023. Manager’s platform, ceramics, wood, metal work stations, laboratory stands, animation, sound, electronics, hacked stirring machines, office supplies, aluminum and plastic ducting and tubing, embossed copper sheet, magnets, drawings, printed paper, glass, plastic, various liquids, cardboard, brass fittings. .

Artwork

  • An installation features two sculpted monitors displaying images. Above, a clock and intriguing sketches.
  • The room displays an installation with industrial elements like tubes and vases. A mural at the back adds an artistic touch, blending technology and art.
  • A stark, white room with a dark, carpeted floor featuring four circular holes, looking into a space below that appears red. A large window on the back wall provides a view into another space.
  • Circular table with abstract art and sculpture, flanked by two seated figures. Background features bold black and white mountain mural.
  • A blue fabric installation with intricate white patterns is displayed, featuring eye-shaped cutouts. Colorful mask-like objects hang from the fabric.

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