Cedric Tai

Cedric Tai is an un-disciplinary artist and Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, born in Detroit and currently based in Los Angeles (Tongva/Chumash/Kizh land). His practice spans sculpture, writing, performance, and experimental exhibitions, focusing on neurodivergent experiences, labor politics, and mental health advocacy.

• Education: BFA and K-12 teaching certification from Michigan State University; MFA from Glasgow School of Art

Tai's conceptual work intersects with disability justice, anti-capitalist solidarity, and somatic therapy collaborations. He co-created the Glass Material Library to demystify kiln glass alchemy and promote accessible material experimentation. His Brixels project explores participatory public art through brick pixelation.

Key exhibitions include:

• @FakingProfessionalism (Guggenheim Gallery, Chapman University, 2023)
• Glass Material Library (Santa Fe Art Institute, 2022)
• 50 Bad Artworks (Casa Lü, Mexico City, 2020)
• Amateur Strategies (UCLA, 2016)

Scientific awards and honors include:

• Kresge Artist Fellowship (2009)
• Knight Foundation Challenge Grant (2015)
• Vermont Studio Center Fellowship (2016)

Tai's teaching has reached institutions including Eastern Michigan University, The College for Creative Studies, and The Detroit Institute of Arts. His Weekly Casual Co-Art Making Time/Space program (Thursdays 7-8 pm PST) exemplifies his commitment to collaborative artistic processes.