SIHAN LI
Summary
Multifaceted art curator as well as multi-media artist and designer. Well-organized and thorough in planning, leading, and maintaining events. Offering extensive experience in visual designs and art event directing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Intern & Designer & Curator
Yiwei Gallery
01.2023 - Current
- Co-curated a Pop-up group art exhibition "Liquify" , integrated both traditional art like oil painting with new media arts like games and animations; with 200+ audiences visiting the show.
- Assisted to curate more than 10 art exhibitions.
- Applied 3D modeling and Graphic design skills to gallery experience design.
- Developed gallery operations, customer service and marketing skills to enhance gallery management knowledge.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
- Designed marketing materials, including brochures, websites, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
Public Program Student Assistant
Hammer Museum
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed posters for Hammer Museum Public Program events.
- Assisted with event planning and coordination to keep events successful and provide positive experiences for attendees.
- Greeted incoming event visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to event locations.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Curator & Co-Founder
Another Day Art Organization
04.2020 - Current
- Co-Curated Group Art Exhibition "EXIT" from May 2020 to Aug 2020 in Chengdu, China; Invited 17 young artists and showed 23 artworks about the Pandemic; with 300+ visitors.
- Co-Curated Group Art Exhibition "Body In Line" from May2021 to Sep 2021 in Chengdu, China; Invited 22 young local artists to exhibit 25 multi-media art works; with 400+ visitors.
- Held a long-term project "Film in Wine" with a local Cocktail bar; invited guests to watch art films and drink the wines specifically designed for the films.
- Actively engaged with all stakeholders during events by tracking attendance, supervising volunteer staff and welcoming guests.
- Received, photographed, cataloged, researched and prepared art works for display for the shows.
- Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
- Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
- Looked for spaces, designed exhibition posters and peripherals, contacted the artists, and organized the events.
Curator
CSSA at UCLA
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Invited by CSSA at UCLA to curate the art exhibition "Return of Spring" for the Chinese Cultural Night at UCLA
- Invited 8 artists to show 17 artworks, including calligraphy, photography, paintings, and installations about traditional Chinese culture.
- 300+ students and staff at UCLA visited the exhibition; the Chinese consular officers also came for a visit; 10+ news media, including all America Chinese Youth Federation, Chinaqw.com, people.cn reported about the Chinese Cultural Night and the art exhibition.
Actress & VJ Designer & Graphic Designer
Cfan Theatre Club at UCLA
11.2019 - 06.2023
- Played the main role in the play "END GAME" by Samuel Beckett, with 100+ audiences
- Worked as graphic design group leader for eight plays
- Designed and projected VJ loops using TouchDesigner and other design software for three plays.
- Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
Invited Artist
B-LA CONNECT
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Invited by the curator Leslie Muse to show my video artwork Hollow Me in Goethe-Institute LA Project Space
- Co-exhibited with other 15 video artists from Berlin and LA; with 200+ Audiences.
Graphic Designer
Chengzhan Cultural and Creative Limited Company
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs for each event.
- Assisted with planning and developing LGBTQ, Feminist, and other young generation cultural local events in Chengdu City.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Internship Student
Houdini. School
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Promoted Houdini.School to make Houdini more accessible to students worldwide.
- Edited teasers and trailers for the tutorials and art pieces made by students.
- Designed brand and course peripherals like posters and T-shirts.
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Explore International Education Counseling Limited Company
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Designed mascots, logos, and peripheral products like postcards, canvas bags, and calendars.
- Drew illustrations for all these designs.
- Designed creative digital displays used in online advertising for local businesses.
Director’s Assistant
Students-made Films
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Co-worked with film directors and film major students from Calarts, ArtCenter, NYU, and SVA.
- Coordinated with production team, producer and director to pinpoint creative vision, determine technical needs, and devise shooting schedule.
- Assisted with operating equipment to capture footage in studio and on location.
Volunteer
PLFAG LGBTQ China
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Participated in LGBT activities like lectures&Rainbow Marathon
- Founder of WeChat Official account "Prism", publishing original articles and mangas about LGBTQ with 300+ followers.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Chengdu Shude High School Foreign Language Campus
Bachelor of Arts - DESIGN MEDIA ARTS
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California06.2023
Skills
- Houdini
- Maya
- Cinema 4D
- Blender
- Procreate
- Nomad
- Unity
- TouchDesigner
- Traditional and digital Painting
- And Drawing
- After Effects; Photoshop;
- Illustrator; InDesign; Premiere
Timeline
Public Program Student Assistant
Hammer Museum
03.2023 - 07.2023
Gallery Intern & Designer & Curator
Yiwei Gallery
01.2023 - Current
Invited Artist
B-LA CONNECT
07.2022 - 07.2022
Internship Student
Houdini. School
06.2022 - 09.2022
Curator
CSSA at UCLA
04.2022 - 04.2022
Graphic Designer
Chengzhan Cultural and Creative Limited Company
06.2021 - 10.2021
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
Explore International Education Counseling Limited Company
11.2020 - 06.2021
Curator & Co-Founder
Another Day Art Organization
04.2020 - Current
Actress & VJ Designer & Graphic Designer
Cfan Theatre Club at UCLA
11.2019 - 06.2023
Director’s Assistant
Students-made Films
07.2018 - 12.2020
Volunteer
PLFAG LGBTQ China
05.2017 - 01.2021
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Chengdu Shude High School Foreign Language Campus
Bachelor of Arts - DESIGN MEDIA ARTS
University of California, Los Angeles
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