MalPina Chan was born in California and received her BFA from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. Her work is a continuing investigation of the transitory nature of the human condition, our connection to each other and to the natural world. Her portfolio includes works on paper, glass, mixed-media, and artist books. MalPina’s projects also include independent curatorial work, teaching workshops and lecturing. She lives and works in Olympia, Washington.