Seah (they use all pronouns) is a Building Maintenance Coordinator at the VAI. In 2022, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from Columbia College Chicago with academic honors. Since then, they have worked in predominantly physical labor positions as a mover, composter, and art handler. They balance their day job with their passion for creativity by drawing energy and motivation from their hobbies. He enjoys tattooing, playing punk music with his band, and making performance art inspired by his dedication to sociopolitical activism, striving for freedom of all people to live well without harassment for their identities.