Jiayuan Yu

Jiayuan Yu, born in 1996 in China, and currently based in London, is an artist whose works encompass photography, installation art, digital art, and video art.
Having completed her undergraduate studies in Literature, Jiayuan is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Photography and Electronic Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London. Influenced by her background in literature, her creative endeavors place a strong emphasis on the narrative quality of visual imagery. She explores
the boundaries of photography by using different materials, such as ice and foam.

Jiayuan’s artistic pursuits have delved into themes of self-awareness of identity in a transient society and the shaping of individuals by their local environments. Through her art, she seeks to express the intricate relationship between individuals and their surroundings, as well as to explore concepts of identity and belonging. Currently, her creative focus lies in the realm of technology art, critically examining the boundaries of image generation in the age of artificial intelligence and contemplating its impact on humanity.

Her works possess aesthetic tension while stimulating reflections on society, technology, and interpersonal relationships.

Exhibitions & Magazines
2020, EVOLUTION Exhibition, Enjoy Art Museum, Beijing
2022, SECLUSION AND TRAVEL Exhibition, AMP Gallery, London
2022, SMITHS Magazine, London
2022, GoldDust Magazine, London
2023, TIDE London New Youth Contemporary Art Exhibition, Piccadilly Circus, London
2023, WONDER ROOM Exhibition, Advance Art Museum, Changsha