Born in 1970, Beijing, China

Currently based in New York, USA

1994–1998

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Oil Painting

Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, China

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 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 Asian Artists Association, Overseas Chinese Artists Association, and Hudson Artists Association

• July 2018: Relocated to New York, USA

• 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