I was born in Sichuan, China, and lived in Beijing for 20 years. I earned my BA and MFA in Design from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghau University (The university is ranked as the 15th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings, and is ranked No. 1 in Asia by the Asia University Rankings and the U.S. News and World Report – wikipedia) in Beijing, China. From there, I earned my Ph.D. in Chinese Fine Arts from the Chinese National Academy of Arts. I am a contributing author to the Journal of the National Art Museum of China, as well as the founder of JSVA Center for Culture Communication. Currently, I am a member and renting artist at the McGuffy Art Center in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia.
I love nature, good food, hiking, running … and believe nature’s healing power. I am a wonderful cook and love to share. I was a ski instructor in China and Japan, also had my academy ping-pong Women’s Champion title when I was a collage student.
I was born in Sichuan, China, and lived in Beijing for 20 years. I earned my BA and MFA in Design from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghau University (The university is ranked as the 15th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings, and is ranked No. 1 in Asia by the Asia University Rankings and the U.S. News and World Report – wikipedia) in Beijing, China. From there, I earned my Ph.D. in Chinese Fine Arts from the Chinese National Academy of Arts. I am a contributing author to the Journal of the National Art Museum of China, as well as the founder of JSVA Center for Culture Communication. Currently, I am a member and renting artist at the McGuffy Art Center in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia.
I love nature, good food, hiking, running … and believe nature’s healing power. I am a wonderful cook and love to share. I was a ski instructor in China and Japan, also had my academy ping-pong Women’s Champion title when I was a collage student.
- EXPERIENCE
- ADJUNCT FACULTY, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Va. 2021-present
- Personal Art Assistant/ Curator for BEATRIX OST, 2023
- Artist for the New City Artist Exchange in Charlottesville, Va. 2023
- LOGO and PRODUCTS designer for the 5th North America Tsinghua Alumni Convention, Washington D.C. 2023
- Logo Designer for the Tsinghua Alumni Youth Convention, 2023
- Logo Designer for the Tsinghua Alumni Association in Grater Washington D.C., 2023
- First Vice President of McGuffey Art Center, Charlottesville, Va. Jul.2021-Oct.2021
- Artist, McGuffery Art Center, Charlottesville, Va. 2017-present
- Docent, Fralin Museum of Art, Charlottesville, Va. 2017-present
- Lecturer, East Asia Center of UVa., Charlottesville, Va. 2017-present
- Founder, JSVA Center for crossing cultural communication, 2015-present
- Web designer, 2015-present
- Lecturer, Sichuan Normal University, 2015
- Worked with Spanish artist Juan Garcia Ripples, Spain, 2015
- Postdoctoral Researcher / Program Executed Manager, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 2012-2014
- Implemented and coordinated the Washington/China Culture Festival, Washington D.C. 2012, 2013
- Book designer, 2013.
- Art Auction book writer, Poly Auction, Beijing, 2011
- Ski Instructor, Yuyang Ski Resort, Beijing, China, 2006. / Kiroro Ski Resort, Sapporo, Japan, 2011
- Teacher, Beijing Jiaotong University/Art Training Institutions, 2005-2008
- Worked with German designer Heidi Beck, Germany, 2005. Participated in Collections Premieren Dusseldorf (CPD), 2005; Attended Atmosphere D’Hiver 2005, Paris
- Editor, China Textile Information Center, Beijing, 2005-2006
- Designer, Smart Garments, Beijing, 1999-2000
- EDUCATION
- BFA, Design, Tsinghua University, Academy of Arts & Design, Beijing, 1995-1999.
- MFA, Design, Tsinghua University, Academy of Arts & Design, Beijing, 2002-2005.
- Ph.D., Fine Arts, Graduate School of Chinese National Academy of Arts, 2009-2012.
- SHOWS
- Mantra, StevenFrancis FineArt, 2023
- Solo exhibition OUTSIDE IN, McGuffey Art Center, 2023
- Teeny Tiny Trifecta 5, Second Street Gallery, 2022.
- Abstract/Non-Objective Show, McGuffey Art Center, 2021.
- Maker’s Show, McGuffey Art Center, 2021.
- Teeny Tiny Trifecta 4, Second Street Gallery, 2021.
- “One Hour to Many Days” Figure Drawing Show, McGuffey Art Center, 2021.
- Black and White Show, McGuffey Art Center, 2021.
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