Haimo is an illustrator whose practice centers on narrative illustration and book illustration, with a particular interest in children’s picture books. She enjoys creating story-driven imagery that combines character, environment, and atmosphere. She is the author and illustrator of the picture book Me and My Little Lambs, and her work explores how illustration can communicate stories and emotional experiences to young audiences.

Haimo Wei

Haimo is an illustrator whose practice centers on narrative illustration and book illustration, with a particular interest in children’s picture books. She enjoys creating story-driven imagery that combines character, environment, and atmosphere. She is the author and illustrator of the picture book Me and My Little Lambs, and her work explores how illustration can communicate stories and emotional experiences to young audiences.

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Haimo is an illustrator whose practice centers on narrative illustration and book illustration, with a particular interest in children’s picture books. She enjoys creating story-driven imagery that combines character, environment, and atmosphere. She is the author and illustrator of the picture book Me and My Little Lambs, and her work explores how illustration can communicate stories and emotional experiences to young audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant Intern at L.L. Contemporary
July 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Assisted with gallery operations, installation, and exhibition coordination; provided support for public programs and promotional materials.
Teaching Assistant at Jin Art Studio
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Taught life drawing classes to high school students, sharing artistic theories and techniques.
Media Intern at China Comservice Network Technology Co., Ltd.
June 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Planned and executed two exhibition projects, coordinated exhibitions and events, liaised with artists and journalists, and managed files, emails, and materials. Supported gallery promotion by designing posters, editing videos, and maintaining online publicity materials; prepared the gallery’s proposal for Art Toronto 2024.
Teaching Assistant at RISD Museum & Providence Art Club
November 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Assisted professor in Renaissance Painting Techniques lecture for Sott'Acqua: A Tale of Two Cities Underwater; supported program delivery.
Volunteer at Longhouse Architecture Project
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024
Collaborated on the construction of a traditional Waccamaw longhouse, supporting community practices grounded in Indigenous knowledge and cultural values.
Volunteer at RI Philharmonic Music School Mural Project
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Designed and painted four murals for the local music school as part of a community art initiative.

Education

BFA Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

RISD Honors
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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