ABOUT

Yan Lyu
Born in Beijing, China
Currently based in New York, USA
Contact: yanlyu0827@gmail.com
Yan Lyu, is a visual artist born in Beijing, China, now located in New York City, USA. In 2017, she moved to the United States for higher education. She honed her artistic skills and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 2024, she graduated with a Master's degree in Rinehart School of Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
As an interdisciplinary artist, Yan seamlessly blends a spectrum of mediums including painting, sculpture, photography, comics, and video. Her current art practice delves into themes of self-healing and personal redemption, with a particular focus on the experiences of young adults in their twenties, and more specifically, female Chinese individuals. Her works into a deeply personal journey, reflecting themes of growth, resilience, and identity.