About Chinatown Curiosities

Chinatown Curiosities is an art inspired clothing brand created by Jacob Siu-Zmuidzinas in 2023. As a kid, Jacob loved exploring the vibrant neighborhood of Chinatown and finding some cool treasures.  Combining those childhood memories and a love for art, Chinatown Curiosities was created. A selection of items are avaialble at Everdaze on Haight Street, San Francisco. Follow on Instagram for updates on pop ups and new drops. 




Still life with street view, 2023, oil and acrylic paint on canvas 

This still life features a San Francisco street view out of a window with objects that appeared in childhood such as a toy car, a toy airplane, an old antique doll, a vintage candy box, and Chinese newspaper clippings. There are elements that are an homage to my grandfather who often read the Chinese newspapers and had toy airplanes from United Airlines where he worked for many years. 





Chinatown Curiosities, 2023. Oil on canvas

Chinatown Curiosities draws on childhood memories of visiting Chinatown with my grandfather and being enthralled by the colorful toys, food, etc.