Published in 1981, Genny Lim’s groundbreaking poem “Wonder Woman” brilliantly explores the lives of a diverse group of Asian women through the musings and observations of a narrating central figure.

Focusing on women from different layers of society, the narrator outwardly wonders what these women’s’ experiences may share with each other and her own. Lim’s work casts Asian women into the spotlight as the narrator traces the potential links and commonalities between these women.

After a successful opening at Jeffrey Deitch’s New York gallery in May 2022, Wonder Women, curated by Kathy Huang, boldly presents Asian American, Pacific Islander and diasporic women along with non-binary artists who have created pieces showcasing the themes of wonder, self and identity, expanding on the work Lim created years ago. This exhibition wholly represents the ongoing commitment to present the Asian American experience in its most authentic forms. The work of 40 artists come together within the exhibit to showcase and preserve multiple aspects of the Asian American experience, running from family, community and history to legend and mythology. Wonder Women features numerous pieces that offer unique commentary and observations on the colonial and patriarchal origins and structures of the Western world. 

Wonder Women will be proudly presented in expanded form at Jeffrey Deitch’s Los Angeles gallery, highlighting the work of the 30 artists originally featured in New York’s gallery, while presenting an additional 10 artists. The Asian American, Pacific Islander and diasporic women, along with non-binary artists will continue to be put on display to tell their unique stories.