Yoyo Hu

Artist bio

/ FINE ARTist / YOLIN ART STUDIO FOUNDER /

Yoyo, a Chinese-born sculptor and installation artist, employs new technologies like 3D printing, traditional sculpting, and ceramic techniques to bring her artistic expressions to life.

Central themes in Yoyo's creations revolve around homesickness, the pursuit of meaning in life, and the passage of time. Her personal experiences and cultural background profoundly shape and influence her artwork, lending it a mature and authentic quality.

In the early stages of her artistic journey, Yoyo predominantly focused on creating figurative works inspired by Chinese historical art and stories. However, she has since embarked on a transformative shift from figurative sculpture to sculptural installations.

Rather than abandoning the characters and narratives in her mind, Yoyo now embraces and incorporates them into her installations. Her current artistic presentations stand as majestic and evocative expressions of her culture, captivating viewers with their richness and depth.

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Upcoming exhibits

4C Exhibition 2023Q4-Boundaries
Exhibition：2023/11/11--2023/12/11
160 W Valley Blvd 2nd floor, San Gabriel, CA 91776
TWHA WHIF- The world hath aged, whilst humanity is fledgling.
Gong Gallery
Exhibition：2023/12/12-15
2824 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach,
CA, 92663
37th California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts
John Natsoulas Gallery
521 1st St, Davis, CA 95616
Exhibition：4/10-5/11/2024
Event: 4/12-13/2024
After 37 years of tradition the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts is proud to continue the largest sculptural ceramics conference in the world. Conceived by the need for dialogue and direct interaction between artists and students, CCACA 2024 brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA. In an intimate setting, you can interact with top artists in a way not possible at other venues. UC Davis, home to the late sculptor Robert Arneson, was instrumental in defining a new direction for ceramic art. Enjoy delightful downtown Davis and be inspired by nationally recognized ceramic art talents.
Demonstrations, lectures, shows—no other event delivers more inspired knowledge of ceramic sculpture for a better price. Meet face-to-face with distinguished ceramic sculptors you might only read about; see and hear from the artists what makes them top in their field.
40+ Major Shows
Local gallery exhibitions and over 30 college shows bring the best work of the year within easy reach. These shows run concurrent with CCACA 2024. See all this and over 40 amazing student shows within a short walk. This is a chance to surround yourself with the top ceramic art of today and the ideas of the artists of tomorrow.
Past participants: Academy of Art University, American River College, Cabrillo College, California College of the Arts, CSU Chico, CSU Fullerton, Chabot College, College of Marin, College of the Redwoods, Cosumnes River College, Cypress College, Davis High School, Delta College, Diablo Valley College, Emerson Junior High School, Humboldt State College, Los Medanos, Foothill College, Fresno State, Fresno City College, Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino College, Merritt College, Oregon School of Arts and Crafts, Reedley College, Sacramento City College, Sacramento State, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, Sierra College, Sierra Nevada College, Skyline College, Solano College, Sonoma State University, Southern Oregon University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, West Valley College.
The 37th Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts is supported, in part, by a grant from the Yolo Visitors Bureau.
The 37th Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts is supported, in part, by a grant from the City of Davis Arts & Cultural Affairs Program.