BIO -
Thomas Kuoh was born in Taipei Taiwan in 1978. His Parents had escaped from Communist China 30 years prior, and immigrated to the United States in 1988 in search of the American dream. They settled in San Jose California in a predominately Taiwanese Christian Community where scholastics and love for Jesus was the main focus. In his 20s Thomas voraciously accumulated knowledge about a variety of subjects ranging from Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Shamanic practices and the use of sacraments, new-age spirituality, yoga, tantra, music, dance, spiritual philosophy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, psychology and much more. Thomas’ work continues to explore the balance of his cultural lineage and personal expression, creating and understanding his own identity as a first generation Chinese American Artist.
Experience
Web Designer
San Jose, CA
1998 - 1999
Adaptec, Inc
Web Designer
San Jose, CA
Jun 2000 - Nov 2001
BEA Systems
Owner, Designer, Publisher,
San Francisco, CA
Dec 2001 - Mar 2003
Asian Allure Publishing
San Francisco, CA
2002 - Present
Photographer
San Francisco, CA
2003 - Present
Sculptor
Education
Bachlors in Science
Davis, CA
1996 - 2000
University of California, Davis
Major: Environmental Design
Minor: Business
Art Shows
Art Show 2003: "Identity Through the Lens"
Photography Group Show. Edge Studio, San Francisco.
Art Show 2008: Mission/Potrero Open Studios Show
Art Explosion Gallery, San Francisco. Group Show. Sculpture and Life Drawing.
Art Show 2009: Mission/Potrero Open Studios Show
Art Explosion Gallery, San Francisco. Group Show. Sculpture and Life Drawing.
Art Show 2011: Focus on Sculpture
4th Street Studios, Berkeley, CA. Group show.
PUBLICATIONS
Asian Allure : Mesmerize
2003 Calendar Book
Photography by John Louie
Design and Published by Thomas Kuoh
Faerie Blues
2005 Photo Book
Photography and Copy by Thomas Kuoh
Published by Thomas Kuoh
China Travels
2005 Artist Photo Book
Photography by Thomas Kuoh
Bibliography
Featured Photographer
Tony Yau, Raymond Wu, "Featured Photographer," Photo Magazine, no. 202 (Jan 2004): 22-29.