Yang Qiu

Yang Qiu is a prolific interdisciplinary artist based in Sydney, Australia, whose multidisciplinary practice in ceramics and
painting has been met with critical acclaim. She is renowned for her unique approach to ceramic creation, which involves
transforming local produce, such as corn, eggplant, avocado, and mandarin, into functional ceramic sculptures, all while
exploring the shapes and surfaces of food in her paintings.
Informed by her background as a pastry chef and her interest in art, Yang began to explore ceramics as a means of
artistic expression, studying fine art at UNSW in 2017, with a focus on painting and ceramics. During this time, she
became particularly intrigued by mould making, which allowed her to create objects with striking and unusual forms.
Drawing inspiration from her experiences as an only child, Yang imbues her work with a sense of whimsy and childlike
wonder. She often characterizes her creations with faces and legs, as though imbuing them with personalities and
identities. Through her artistic process, she envisions herself crafting new friends with whom she can dance and
celebrate life.
Through her distinctive approach to ceramic creation and her exploration of the shapes and surfaces of food, Yang Qiu
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2014-2018 Bachelor of FineArt in painting and ceramic
University of New South Wales
2021 Certificate II Engineering
Enmore Tafe

2025
‘Counteraction: March Forward’ at the creator incubator, New Castle
2024
“Clayful” Exhibition at Craft Victoria, Melbourne
“ Generation Clay: Reimagining Asian Heritage” Exhibition at Bunjil Place, Melbourne
“Fantastic Garden” Solo Exhibition at the DEA Store, Sydney
"Dreamscape" Anniversary Exhibition at Off The Kerb Gallery,Melbourne
"Eco Echo Exhibition " at Gallery Lowe and Lee，Sydney
"The Tea Exchange" at The Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour
Sydney
2023
“Bugging out” at Off The Kerb Gallery ,Melbourne
“Christmas collection exhibition 2023” at Gallery Lowe and Lee, Sydney
Little things art prize 2023 finalists Exhibition at Saint Cloche , Sydney
“Picking Wildflower” at Pansy Shop,Amsterdam
“Interconnected ”at PS art space,Perth
“Small Sculpture Group Exhibition” at Alternating Current Artspace, Melbourne
“Bare” group exhibition at Sol Gallery ,Melbourne
“Whimsy Dance Affair” solo exhibition at Sol Gallery, Melbourne
2019
Blacktown city art prize finalist exhibition,Sydney
Kerry Lowe gallery teapot exhibition
2017
"This Is What Your Tax Dollars Are Paying For" at AD Space
Ceramics at UNSW Art and Design, Recent Works" at Sydney Craft Week Exhibition at AD
Space
"Goodstuff @ Goodspace" at Goodspace Gallery