Muyang Teng (they/them+) is a versatile creator—poet, translator, photographer, and filmmaker—living in Jiangsu, Sichuan, and Rotterdam. Born in China’s Wu region and influenced by the country's rapid globalization, drawing deeply from Sinophone Studies, they engage with intoxicated thinking, the creolization of theory, andcritical fabulation to explore diverse, living theories and seek the ‘others.’
Their current scholarly and creative pursuits span Queer Sinophone Studies and delve into themes such as the nuclear family, Daoist views on the body, and the cultural production of ‘toxicity,’ as well as broader topics within queer/sex ecologies. Through their work, Muyang deconstructs oppressive systems using fragmented storytelling that embraces emotional drift. Their characters are often depicted as doomed to failure in the mainstream ‘world.’
Employing disruptive methods like hacking, unworlding, and mocking, Muyang challenges and seeks to redefine entrenched societal norms and colonial viewpoints. Through their dynamic and transformative approach, they contribute to a critical reimagining of cultural narratives and identities.Starting in 2024, they are pursuing a Master of Arts in Praxis at the Dutch Art Institute.