About Me.
Qingfang Liu, a young artist born in 2006 in Shandong, grew up immersed in folk arts, where she learned that art arises from life and culture. Through ongoing fieldwork on intangible cultural heritage, she seeks ways to connect history with the present via traditional crafts. Often using “handcraft” as a method, her work weaves traditional aesthetics into critical contemporary expression, addressing current social topics. She focuses on how intangible humanistic spirit can be carried through tangible skills, and continues to blend installation, video, and mixed media in her cross-media practice, trying to create an ongoing dialogue between tradition and the future. Her works have received multiple awards internationally, and through exhibitions and practice, she has gradually developed a unique artistic language that builds a tangible, felt scene between cultural memory and modernity.
Education
2025-Present
Bachelor of Art and Design
University of Michigan
My current university coursework includes 2D, 3D, and 4D; Drawing: Observation; Drawing: Visualization; Creative Process Strategies; and Color. This builds upon my foundational study of A-Level Fine Art in high school.
Awards & Honors
First Prize & honorary title “World Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor,” Global Excellent Artwork Invitational Competition, World ICH Inheritors Conference – sculpture All Beings
First Prize, 12th World Cup Youth Painting Competition – International level; officially supported by UNICEF; around 30,000 participants; 5% First Prize rate
First Prize, Kentucky International Youth Art Competition – International level; hosted by Morehead State University & Kentucky Folk Art Center (USA); around 10,000 participants; 10% First Prize rate
“Excellent Intern” & “Excellent Correspondent,” Shandong Broadcasting & Television Station – recognized for reporting, writing, and media communication during internship
Second Prize (Drama), 8th Shandong Provincial Art Exhibition for Primary & Secondary Students – Screenwriter & Director of The Message (Xin Shi)
“Zhishan Boxue Award” & “Excellent Student Cadre” – highest school honors for academic achievement, arts involvement, and leadership, awarded for three consecutive years
“Angel of Love” Volunteer Honor, China Children & Teenagers’ Fund – national recognition for sustained service in the Spring Bud girls’ education program, awarded for four consecutive years
2026
2025
2025
2025
2024
2023-2025
2022-2025
EXPERIENCE
International Exhibition Series Young Artist
Osaka Expo / ART NOW GLOBAL: Exhibited sci-fi installation "The Form is Nonexistence, and Nonexistence is the Form" at the 2025 World Expo; recognized for digital-physical integration.
Berlin Art Bethanien Biennale: Selected into the main unit from submissions across 70+ countries; engaged with 20+ international curators on contemporary art theory.
Louvre Carrousel Hall: Invited to exhibit award-winning oil painting "Let Dreams Fly" at the IAP Louvre International Art Exhibition in Paris.
UMICH Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Artist & Curatorial Assistant
Selected to exhibit a solo installation piece at the university's premier juried gallery; served a dual role as Curatorial Assistant, managing gallery wall layouts and lighting design.
"Threshold" Art Salon (Guo Zhenyu Studio) Assistant to Prof. Guo Zhenyu
Coordinated curation and provided 8 academic commentaries for high-level contemporary art seminars.
AACE II Art Education Online Art Instructor
Support program serving 150+ K–8 students from low-income communities; developed lesson plans on calligraphy, watercolor, and paper cutting.
University of Michigan Theatre Club Playwright & Stage Designer
Visual lead for productions of Flowers for Algernon and My Brilliant Friend; integrated digital lighting art concepts into live stage environments.
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology Public Interpretation Participant
Conducted artifact research on Egypt and Rome; proposed updates for exhibit labels and visual guides.
Lu Xue Art Studio Assistant to Creative Director
Lead production for national VR project "Seeking Memories in Mountains & Seas," released at Beijing City Library.
Shandong Broadcasting & Television Station Intern Reporter & Director
Produced segments for documentary series "River Continent" (S2); awarded "Excellent Intern" for media communication.
BELIEF Art Society (Campus Project) Founder & Leader
Founded intangible heritage brand; curated 80+ exhibitions and led rural literacy programs raising ¥30,000.
Shandong Women & Children Development Foundation Project Specialist
7+ years of service; led "Winter Warmth Action" serving 200+ beneficiaries and sponsored 4 children’s tuition.
2025-2026
Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Sep 2025 – Present
Sep 2025 – Present
Sep 2025
Jul 2024 – Present
Jan 2024 – Present
Oct 2022 – Jun 2025
2019 – Present
