Jiayuan Yu, born in 1996 in Harbin, China, is a London-based artist specializing in photography, installation, digital, and video art. Having completed her undergraduate studies in Literature at Heilongjiang University in China, Jiayuan is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Photography and Electronic Arts at Goldsmiths, University of London. Influenced by her background in literature, her creative endeavors place a strong emphasis on the narrative quality of visual imagery. She explores the boundaries of photography by using different materials, such as ice and foam.
Jiayuan's artistic pursuits have delved into themes of self-awareness of identity in a transient society and the shaping of individuals by their local environments. Through her art, she seeks to express the intricate relationship between individuals and their surroundings, as well as to explore concepts of identity and belonging. Currently, her creative focus lies in the realm of technology art, critically examining the boundaries of image generation in the age of artificial intelligence and contemplating its impact on humanity. Jiayuan Yu has showcased her work in notable exhibitions from Beijing's Enjoy Art Muse
