Tianying Yu Interview
Learn more about Tianying Yu in an interview for Pearl.
Tianying Yu, originally from Shanghai, is currently based in New York. She is an MFA Computer Arts student at the School of Visual Arts and holds a BFA in Illustration from School of Visual Arts. Proficient in both illustration and motion design, Tianying is exploring traditional and digital media, with a recent focus on the dynamic possibilities of Risograph printing.
Her artistic vision is focused on the exploration of subtle things and zoomed in on the emotion infinitely. Her creative reach extends into the world of film, with her involvement in the documentary animation Tuning René Marie, which earned recognition at many festivals, including Woodstock Film Festival 2022 and DOC NYC 2022. Her illustrations have also been featured in exhibitions like All In The Family and Chromatophores at SVA Galleries.
Artist Statement
In computer systems, files come in various formats. I started imagining what it would be like if every creature had its own format. This got me thinking—could creatures be simplified into typography, pixel or even have an inner essence that does not match their appearance? To explore this, I take objects around me and give them my own artistic language. Using Risograph printing adds a gentle, spontaneous touch to my work, making it feel soft and alive.
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