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Yifei

Los Angeles

Summary

A freshman art student at UCLA. Engaged in consistent art-making practice, familiar with various mediums. Studied and conducted research focally on 20th-21st centuries art under professional guidance. An idea maker with critical eyesight. Self-motivated and organized to thrive in both team-based and independent projects. Experienced in curation and research practices.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Curator

Individually
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Curated and exhibited my artworks from 2020 to 2023.
  • Increased exhibition attendance by designing and creating dynamic promotional materials, eg. posters, tickets, and accessories.
  • Explored different curatorial mediums like projectors, pedestals, and hanging tools.
  • Planned the layout of the exhibition space in accordance with the works and the audience's perspective, enhancing visitors' experience.

Resident Artist

Int'l Creative Camp Of Intangible Heritage
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Studied Chinese intangible cultural heritage techniques of Thangka and stone carving. Created an installation art piece.
  • Developed strong communication skills while presenting artwork at conferences or panel discussions.
  • Curated a group exhibition in Chengdu. Exercised good communication skills in negotiating exhibition space and budgets.
  • Awarded the Best Artist.

Research Assistant

China International Women's Film Festival
06.2022 - 12.2022

Baturu Cultural Festival, formerly the China International Women's Film Festival, was founded in 2013 and awarded the Intercultural Achievement Prize by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The organization is dedicated to using popular art to promote feminism as part of mainstream culture.

  • Enhanced research ability by collecting and compiling information on global women's film festivals from various sources.
  • Promoted worldwide women's film festivals via mass media by copywriting.
  • Involved in English to Chinese translation of feminist films.

Researcher

Individually
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted a comparative study, analyzed 3 portraits of Chinese and Western figures from the late 20th century, and critically reflected on the Western's oriental fantasy in the Postcolonial Context.
  • Completed a 20-page paper, and created an installation piece inspired by the study.
  • Honed writing, research, and visual analysis skills.

Volunteer

Spark Global Online Teaching Assistance
10.2020 - 05.2023

Spark Global Online Teaching Assistance, is a nonprofit platform committed to eliminating education inequality. I was in charge of the Teaching and Research manager.

  • Managed 40 teachers.
  • Monitored teaching progress by analyzing student feedback, and gave teaching advice to teachers.
  • Coordinated volunteer training sessions to ensure consistent delivery of services across teams.

Performance Artist

Individually
01.2021 - 01.2021

The performance art project was initiated to reflect on the validity of existing laws in China.

  • Collaborated with fellow artists to develop innovative concepts.
  • Designed and made props to mirror a youth crime scene.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

University of California, Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Ave
05.2027

Skills

  • Curation
  • Team Leadership
  • Exhibition Planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Artistic Vision
  • Art Making
  • Copywriting
  • Recordkeeping
  • Mixed Media
  • Community Engagement

Timeline

Art Curator

Individually
03.2023 - 03.2023

Research Assistant

China International Women's Film Festival
06.2022 - 12.2022

Researcher

Individually
03.2022 - 09.2022

Resident Artist

Int'l Creative Camp Of Intangible Heritage
07.2021 - 08.2021

Performance Artist

Individually
01.2021 - 01.2021

Volunteer

Spark Global Online Teaching Assistance
10.2020 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

University of California, Los Angeles
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