As an artist and educator, I explore the intersection of digital culture, adolescence, and identity through layered multimedia installations that reflect contemporary psycho- logical and social conditions. My artistic research investigates how virtual pop culture shapes youth worldviews, using immersive visual narratives to prompt critical reflection. In my teaching practice, I support foundational and advanced studio courses, assisting with technical instruction, material guidance, and critique facilitation. I’ve worked with a wide range of learners—from high school students in immersive summer residencies to undergraduates in life drawing, painting, and independent study. I am committed to fostering inclusive, concept-driven learning environments where students can critically engage with visual culture and develop their creative voices.

Yi Wang

As an artist and educator, I explore the intersection of digital culture, adolescence, and identity through layered multimedia installations that reflect contemporary psycho- logical and social conditions. My artistic research investigates how virtual pop culture shapes youth worldviews, using immersive visual narratives to prompt critical reflection. In my teaching practice, I support foundational and advanced studio courses, assisting with technical instruction, material guidance, and critique facilitation. I’ve worked with a wide range of learners—from high school students in immersive summer residencies to undergraduates in life drawing, painting, and independent study. I am committed to fostering inclusive, concept-driven learning environments where students can critically engage with visual culture and develop their creative voices.

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As an artist and educator, I explore the intersection of digital culture, adolescence, and identity through layered multimedia installations that reflect contemporary psycho- logical and social conditions. My artistic research investigates how virtual pop culture shapes youth worldviews, using immersive visual narratives to prompt critical reflection.

In my teaching practice, I support foundational and advanced studio courses, assisting with technical instruction, material guidance, and critique facilitation. I’ve worked with a wide range of learners—from high school students in immersive summer residencies to undergraduates in life drawing, painting, and independent study. I am committed to fostering inclusive, concept-driven learning environments where students can critically engage with visual culture and develop their creative voices.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

College-Level Teaching Internship at Maryland Institute College of Art
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Explored photography as a medium for social engagement. Provided technical instruction on DSLR and Photoshop. Assisted with classroom management and facilitated communication.
Creative Visual Language at Maryland Institute College of Art
December 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Guided students through three personal art projects. Provided technical and material advice/instructions for projects.
Artists' Books at Maryland Institute College of Art
December 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Handled and guided students learning Letterpress Machines. Introduced a wide range of bookmaking techniques.
Teaching Assistant Life Drawing I & II at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Provided technical support and managed drawing materials. Students: 18–23 first-year undergraduate students.
Independent Study at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Guided students in producing one painting every two weeks.
Painting Genre: Representational Painting at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Taught oil painting fundamentals and supported critique process.
Summer Residency Assistant at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Supported a residential summer art program (K12 students) with logistical coordination and instructional assistance in painting. Led campus tours and maintained daily logistics.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Completed 2 illustration projects for children's books.
Summer Animator Internship at Shanghai Hunzhi Cultural Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
August 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Responsible for hand-drawn illustrations for 2D anime. Completed 2 animation group projects and a market research and competitive analysis report of educational short videos on TikTok.
College-Level Teaching Internship
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Explored photography as a medium for social engagement. Provided technical instruction on DSLR and Photoshop. Assisted with classroom management and facilitated communication.
Creative Visual Language
December 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Guided students through three personal art projects. Provided technical and material advice/instructions for projects.
Artists' Books
December 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Handled and guided students learning Letterpress Machines. Introduced a wide range of bookmaking techniques.
Teaching Assistant Life Drawing I & II
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Provided technical support and managed drawing materials.
Independent Study
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Guided students in producing one painting every two weeks.
Painting Genre: Representational Painting
August 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025
Taught oil painting fundamentals and supported critique process.
Summer Residency Assistant at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Supported a residential summer art program (K12 students) with logistical coordination and instructional assistance in painting. Led campus tours and maintained daily logistics. Assisted with classroom management and facilitated communication.
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Completed 2 illustration projects for children's books.
Research Project: Reimagining Adolescence in Virtual Pop Culture
August 20, 2023 - Present
Researcher & Artist examining how contemporary virtual pop culture influences adolescents' mental states and identity development, including the concept of 'rational madness' under neoliberal precarity and consumer culture.
College-Level Teaching Internship at Maryland Institute College of Art
May 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Explored photography as a medium for social engagement. Provided technical instruction on DSLR and Photoshop. Assisted with classroom management and facilitated communication.
Creative Visual Language at Otis College of Art and Design
December 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Guided students through three personal art projects. Provided technical and material advice/instructions for projects.
Artists' Books at Otis College of Art and Design
December 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Handled and guided students learning Letterpress Machines; Introduced a wide range of bookmaking techniques.
Teaching Assistant Life Drawing I & II at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Students: 18–23 first-year undergraduate students. Provided technical support and managed drawing materials.
Independent Study at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Students: 21 undergraduates. Guided students in producing one painting every two weeks.
Painting Genre: Representational Painting at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Taught oil painting fundamentals and supported critique process.
Summer Residency Assistant at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2022 - October 23, 2025
Supported a residential summer art program (K12 students) with logistical coordination and instructional assistance in painting. Led campus tours and maintained daily logistics. Assisted with classroom management and facilitated communication.
Summer Animator Internship at Shanghai Hunzhi Cultural Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
August 1, 2024 - October 23, 2025
Responsible for hand-drawn illustrations for 2D anime. Completed 2 animation group project and 1 market research and competitive analysis report of educational short videos in TikTok.
Freelance Illustrator & Graphic Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Completed illustration projects for children's books and other freelance design work.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Maryland Institute College of Art
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2019 - May 31, 2023
Master of Fine Arts in Multidisciplinary Study at Maryland Institute College of Art
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023
Master of Fine Arts in Multidisciplinary Study at Maryland Institute College of Art
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Master of Fine Arts in Multidisciplinary Study at Maryland Institute College of Art
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Otis College of Art and Design
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Teaching Certificate
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
College Teaching of Art Certificate
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Graduate Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
International Student Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Emerson Woelffer Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MFA Juror's Choice Award
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Collage Teaching of Art Certificate
May 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
Graduate Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Emerson Woelffer Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MFA Juror's Choice Award
October 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025
College Teaching of Art Certificate
May 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
Graduate Merit Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
International Student Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Emerson Woelffer Scholarship
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
MFA Juror's Choice Award
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other