Funa Ye, born in Kunming, Yunnan, is an artist and researcher who lives and works in London and Beijing. Her practice critically engages with the realities of daily life and the perceived nexus between authority and various societal domains, such as differing power structures and margin groups. Her politically charged art uses pastiche to critique and satirize cultural uniformity. Funa’s recent work incorporates new technologies and engages with various ethnic communities, developing participatory, internet-based projects like "Exhibitionist: Curated Nail" and "Smart Master," probing the integration of art systems into personal and communal spaces. As a passionate advocate for self-publishing, Funa co-founded the independent publishing brand "MondayOFF," editing and authoring artist books like "Shamate zine" and "Fire Golden Flowers" .
Her solo exhibitions have been showcased at venues such as the 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art and Nottingham Contemporary, followed by group exhibits at esteemed institutions like the Museum für Fotografie, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, esea contemporary, PSA, Chronus Art Center, Art Center Nabi, and Rhizome of the New Museum.