The Parallel Universe: Tale of Genji Drawing

Qi Fang Colbert is a Britain based Chinese artist and illustrator who lives in County Durham with her husband. In 2019 she successfully completed a practice-led PhD research in Fine art at Newcastle University. Before moving to the UK, Qi received a BA Degree in Public Art and a MA Degree in Visual Communication Design from Jiangnan University, China. Her works encompass various mediums including drawing, illustration, animation, and installation. With a strong sense of social and cultural critic, her works explore the conflicts between individuals and society, in particular around the dramatic social changes and cultural dislocations in modern day China. Her rebellious metaphorical visual language bridges Qi’s surreal imaginations and the reality of the fast-moving world of modern day China, which invites her audience to challenge the conventional definitions of self, memories, identity, and the human nature. The artist has exhibited her work internationally and has gained awards.