Artist Biography

Born: 1970, Beijing, China
Currently based in: New York, USA

Education

1994–1998 – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Oil Painting, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, China

Professional Experience

• 1998–2001 – Art Teacher, Xu Beihong School (High School Division), Beijing

• 2001–2002 – Lecturer, School of Modern Art and Design, Geely University, Beijing

• 2001–Present – Specializing in the research and practice of children’s art education

Immigration & Professional Memberships

• 2016 – Approved for U.S. EB-1A immigration (Alien of Extraordinary Ability in Art Education)

• 2018 – Joined the Asian Artists Association, Overseas Chinese Artists Association, and Hudson Artists Association

• July 2018 – Relocated to New York, USA

Major Projects & Public Works (2005–2008)

• Large-scale murals at Beijing Zoo (Orangutan Pavilion, Leopard House, Elephant House)

• Mural for Little Donkey Farm, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences

• Numerous large murals for universities and kindergartens, including the Agricultural University and National Defense University

Selected Exhibitions & Activities

1998

• Best Prize, Oil Landscape, “Erdos” Competition, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts

2000–2007

• Solo Exhibition They – Wei Hai (Ming Ke Gallery, Beijing)

• Artists’ Studio Opening Exhibitions (Beijing & Macao)

• 100 Contemporary Chinese Artists (Earth Gallery, Beijing)

• Spring Salon (Shanghai)

• Coffee & Tea Dialogues (Beijing Sunshine 100)

• Exhibitions at China Agricultural University

• Understanding Nature (Ya Feng Gallery, Beijing)

• Invited children’s art expert for UNICEF’s Ankang Plan

2009–2014

• Studio established in Songzhuang Artist Village

• Selected in 2010 Art Yearbook

• Co-authored textbook Demonstration Course of Kindergarten Health Art Education, People’s Education Press

• I and Animals solo exhibition (China Financial Museum, 2011)

• Affordable Art Festival (798 Art District)

• International children’s art exchanges in Russia, France, Japan, Thailand, Spain, Korea

• We: 1994–2013 20th Anniversary Songzhuang Artist Cluster Exhibition

• Solo Exhibition: To Love – Symbiosis (Lanshui Art Center)

2015–2016

• Featured in Beijing Daily and LADY Magazine

• Songzhuang Art Festival – Children’s Painting Exhibition (ZOJE Contemporary Art Museum)

• Invited speaker at 2016 International Children’s Art Education Summit, Beijing

• Group Exhibition: Art for All (Shanghai)

2017–2023

• Studio established in Luoma Lake Art District, Shunyi, Beijing

• Exhibitions in the U.S., including:

  • Long Island Gold Coast Art Center

  • Hudson Museum of History

  • New York State Capitol

  • Manhattan Summer Exhibition

  • Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn

  • Artexpo New York (2021, 2022 – Award of Excellence)

  • Destination Downtown, Gold Coast Art Center

• Online exhibitions during COVID-19 (2020–2021)

• Continued participation in U.S. state art shows and international exchanges