Book Launch Sioe Jeng Tsao, Tour & Tattoo Artist

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Book Launch Sioe Jeng Tsao, Tour & Tattoo Artist

Sunday, 6 April 2025  | CODA Auditorium & CODA Museum | Free admission (online registration required)   

On Sunday, 6 April, artist and illustrator Sioe Jeng Tsao will be at CODA to present her debut book My Time in the Sun; a deeply personal journey of identity, connection, and unconditional love. Each chapter is accompanied by a unique illustration and an ancient Chinese proverb. The book will also be available for purchase at CODA Winkel.   

About the author   
Sioe Jeng Tsao spent most of her childhood in Alphen aan den Rijn, where her parents ran a successful toko. Growing up as one of the few East Asian children in town was challenging, yet at home, she often felt ‘not Chinese enough’. Struggling with family expectations, bullying, low self-esteem, and racism she became increasingly disconnected from herself. However, by choosing to forge her own path, she embarked on a journey to embrace her layered identity, breaking free from inherited family trauma. What follows is an intense and moving exploration of connection, empathy, friendship, and unconditional love.

This journey is also reflected in the exhibition The Love That Remains – Sioe Jeng Tsao’s selection from the CODA collection, on show at CODA Museum until 1 June 2025.   

Programme Sunday 6 April   

  • 14:00 pm: Welcome and refreshments at CODA Auditorium 
  • 14:30 pm: Opening by moderator Yasmin Aquino   
  • 14:35-15:00 pm: Interview Sioe Jeng Tsao about My Time in the Sun   
  • 15:00-17:00 pm: Book signing, guided tour of The Love That Remains with Sioe Jeng, tattoo artist session and drinks
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A lasting memory: which tattoo will you choose? 
Throughout the afternoon, two talented tattoo artists from Black Sword Tattoo Parlour from Apeldoorn will be present. Matthew Luhukay is specialised in surrealism, realism, and neo-traditional styles (Insta: @blackswordtattooparlour). Manouk Eshuis is specialised in ornamental, dotwork, mandala, and fine-line tattoos (Insta: @mvnoukjoditattoos).

A unique, specially designed tattoo by Sioe Jeng Tsao is available at a discounted rate of € 30,- per tattoo.

Please note: the maximum number of registrations for getting a tattoo has been reached. Additionally, there are no more places available on the waiting list. However, you can still sign up for the book presentation by Sieo Jeng and for the tour. Of course, you can also watch how the tattoo artists are working this afternoon.