Life Tower Denver

Sijia Chen Studio was honored to participate in the Heal the Hood Community Resource Fair er as part of the ongoing community engagement process for Life Tower, Sijia Chen’s public artwork for Denver Fire Department Station 40. The studio hosted a booth where visitors could learn about the project, create papercuts, and share ideas inspired by their community. The event provided an opportunity to meet local residents, introduce the artwork, and gather input that will help inf

As part of the community engagement process for the Denver Fire Station 40 public art project, Team Sijia Chen visited the Green Valley Ranch Boys & Girls Club to connect with local youth through art. Sijia Chen shared her artistic practice, introduced the vision for the future Fire Station 40 public artwork, and led a hands-on papercut workshop. The event was presented alongside fellow artists Aisha Renee Brown and Jessica Gerome as part of Sijia Chen Studio's Shared Vision

Sijia Chen recently traveled to Denver to meet with members of the Denver Fire Department and gain a deeper understanding of the future station’s role within the community. The visit included a tour of Denver Fire Station 2, meetings with Denver Fire Department representatives, and a site visit to the future Fire Station 40, which is currently under construction. The studio also had the opportunity to meet with the firefighters who will be assigned to the new station and lear

We are excited to share that Sijia Chen Studio will be joining the 20th Annual Heal the Hood Community Resource Fair, hosted by Families Against Violent Acts, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Montbello High School Parking Lot. As part of the community engagement process for Life Tower, Sijia Chen’s upcoming public artwork for Denver Fire Department Station 40, we will host a hands-on papercut activity inviting community members to learn, create, and