TINA YU

Tina is a Chinese-raised New York-based sculptor/artist. After developing an interest in sculpting in college, she decided to pursue her passion after getting a BFA degree in Graphic Design from Pratt Institute. Drawing inspiration from movies, animals, nature, Chinese culture, family, childhood memories, and imagination, Tina brings her imaginary characters to life through sculpting. For any inquiries about originals or commissions please email her at tina.yu.artist@gmail.com. Check out her latest creation on her Instagram @tinayuart

• Education

  Pratt Institute. B.A., Communication Design, 2016.

• Awards

  3rd Prize Winner of the Yasha Young Projects Sculpture Award, 2021 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize.

• Solo Exhibitions

  2017 - Arch Enemy Arts Gallery, “Happily Ever After,” Philadelphia, PA. USA.

  2019 - Corey Helford Gallery, “Animal World,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2020 - Corey Helford Gallery, “A Journey,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2023 - Haven Gallery, “Always and Forever,” Northport, NY. USA.

  2024 - Haven Gallery, “Before I Wake Up,” Northport, NY. USA.

• Group Exhibitions

  2018 - Corey Helford Gallery, “Art Collector Starter Kit,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2019 - Haven Gallery, “Elements,” Northport, NY. USA.

  2019 - Corey Helford Gallery, “Lucky 13,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2019 - Corey Helford Gallery, “Hello Kitty 45th Anniversary,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2020 - Haven Gallery, “Little Big V,” Northport, NY. USA.

  2021 - Corey Helford Gallery, The Little Prince 75th Anniversary Group Show “Looking With the Heart,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2021 - Haven Gallery, “Animalia,” Northport, NY. USA.

  2022 - Modern Eden Gallery, “Halcyon Days,” San Francisco, CA. USA.

  2022 - Miami Art Week with Corey Helford Gallery, Miami, Florida. USA.

  2024 - Corey Helford Gallery, “Care Bears Generation,” Los Angeles, CA. USA.

  2024 - Nucleus Portland, “Salut 9 Coaster Group Exhibition,” Portland, OR. USA.

  2024 - Modern Eden Gallery, “Paracosmic Escape,” San Francisco, CA. USA.

• Interviews & Articles

  Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, “Tina Yu: Sculpting a Mythical Dreamworld.”

  Creative Boom, “'Cute and creepy' figurines by Tina Yu are ornate, lifelike and deeply personal.”

  We Heart, “Tina Yu, A Journey.”