Originally from Wales, Choichun Leung has called Brooklyn, New York home since 1994. Graduating with a BA (Hons) Degree in Silversmithing from Loughborough College of Art/Design in the United Kingdom, she studied Buddhist Symbolism at the Yungang Caves in Shanxi province, China, and is a self-taught painter and musician. Her diverse experiences include background artist for animation films in Hong Kong and assistant to artist Peter Max in NYC. Choi began exploring memory via painting in 2006, what began as abstracts gradually became literal, and in 2012 she started a series of personal autobiographical drawings she called ‘The Young Girl Project’. This body of work was the beginning of documenting her healing journey from childhood sexual abuse to self-empowerment. Choi’s multi-disciplinary project now includes drawings, paintings, film, sculpture, books, activism, and collaborations. In 2021, she began a four-year study of the Kabbalistic Tree Of Life and illustrated “44 Prayers,” a book collaboration with author and spiritual guide Mark Daniel. Inspired by these teachings, she became a Usui Reiki master. In 2024, Choi animated the music video “Once Let Free” by musician Emily Cross for the Grammy award-winning album, “For the Birds: The Birdsong Project”. Choi has worked with notable brands such as Glossier and Proenza Schouler and has editorial features in CR Fashion Book, Allure, and Puss Puss Magazine. Using these platforms, she raises awareness about the importance of open dialogue with children in the prevention of child sexual abuse.

The Young Girl Project is now a non-profit organization.