The Asian American Bar Association of New York (AABANY) congratulates member and past Labor & Employment Law Committee Co-Chair Siyan (Joane) Wong on her first solo exhibition, Mother Warriors, on view at Equity Gallery in New York City from March 12 through April 11, 2026. An opening reception was held on March 12 from 6-8 p.m., with an artist talk scheduled for March 21. The exhibition features a series of paintings portraying the lives and labor of immigrant Chinese women.
Wong, a first-generation Chinese immigrant and self-taught artist, draws inspiration from the everyday experiences of immigrant workers, including those in garment factories, restaurants, homecare, and street vending. Through richly patterned compositions and expressive figures, her work seeks to make visible the resilience, dignity, and humanity of working-class Chinese women navigating life in the United States.
In addition to her artistic practice, Wong previously worked as a workers’ rights lawyer and recently transitioned to focus on painting full-time. Her exhibition also highlights community engagement: accompanying gallery spaces feature works by contemporary artists exploring themes of migration and labor, as well as contributions from local high school students reflecting on the immigrant experience.
AABANY is proud to celebrate her artistic achievements and continued commitment to amplifying the voices and stories of immigrant communities.
For more information about the exhibition, please read the full press release here.
