A lifelong learner, leyen (they/she) focuses on telling dreamy and surreal stories. They enjoy using contrasts in line weight; and playing with negative and positive space. leyen loves exploring new mediums but mainly uses ink and watercolor. Lately, they've been experimenting more with the digital sphere and integrating traditional techniques. leyen is a queer 2nd generation Chinese Vietnamese person currently residing in Minneapolis. leyen's past works have appeared in YoLow's Did You Eat?, Shift's My Existence is Resistance, and Coalition of Asian American Leader (CAAL)'s 2020 #MinneAsianStories. Outside of art, leyen currently works at Asian American Organizing Project (AAOP).