Christopher D. Lin

Christopher D. Lin is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Asian American Studies Program at Hunter College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY), within the School of Arts and Sciences. He is also an active artist and educator based in Brooklyn, NY, contributing to both academic and museum education environments.

Educational Background:

• BA, Yale University
• MFA, Hunter College

Christopher Lin's artistic practice lies at the intersection of systematic experimentation and ritual, employing sculpture, performance, installation, and conceptual projects. His work repurposes familiar materials in unfamiliar arrangements, transforming the everyday into visceral experiences that provoke contemplation. Central themes include transience, the human condition, and environmental anxiety. Through performative encounters and found objects, Lin creates spaces where play evolves into reflection.

His work has been exhibited in notable venues across New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago, including Flux Factory, Hercules Art Studio Program, Church of St. Paul the Apostle, Ethan Cohen Fine Arts, and Thomas Hunter Project Space. Lin’s contributions to art and education have been recognized through the C12 Emerging Artist Fellowship in 2016.

• C12 Emerging Artist Fellowship (2016)

Lin is currently an Artist-in-Residence at the Hercules Art Studio Program and works in the Education Department at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), where he leads gallery engagements, studio sessions, and school visits. His teaching and outreach reflect a strong commitment to experiential learning and public engagement with contemporary art. While no formal advisees or research grants are mentioned, his dual role as artist and educator underscores a deep integration of creative practice and pedagogy.

He is affiliated with the Asian American Studies Program, suggesting a potential focus on cultural identity and representation within his teaching. No dedicated research lab or team is mentioned, but his residency and museum work imply collaborative and community-oriented practices.