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BIOGRAPHY: Wei Cheng

Wei, a visionary artist born and raised in China, now calls Vancouver, BC, Canada her home and the heart of her artistic practice. Her journey into the world of art began at the Langara College and Emily Carr University of Art and Design, where she not only honed her skills but also developed a profound appreciation for the medium of ceramics.

She has had the privilege of being a resident artist at several renowned centers, including the Yixing Pottery Center in China, Shadbolt Art Center in Canada, and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, also in Canada. These residencies have significantly shaped her approach and understanding of her craft. Wei's professional career has seen her traverse continents, extending her practice to the United States and Europe, where she has absorbed a myriad of artistic influences. 

Her work, known for its intricate detailing and thoughtful composition, has been showcased in a variety of esteemed venues. She has made a notable impact in the art world through both solo and group exhibitions on national and international stages, as well as in revered local spaces such as the Lipont Centre, Canton-Sardine Gallery, Jig Space, and the Chinese Cultural Centre in Vancouver.

At the core of Wei's art is her fascination with the intricate, the found, and the ephemeral experiences of life. She skillfully combines found objects with fired clay to create unique constructs that challenge and intrigue. Her artistic repertoire also extends to the realms of performance and installation work, where she continues to explore and push the boundaries of traditional art forms.

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2024

Tea(in conjunction with NCECA)                    Artspace,Richmond, VA, US

Minutiae                                                           Alberta Craft Council, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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2023

Tea Leaves.                                                       Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, AB, Canada

The Breathe.                                                     JIG Space,Vancouver, BC, Canada

Yunomi/You Know Me Project                          Burnaby City Hall, Burnaby, BC, Canada

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2022

Deer Lake Artist Residencies                           Shadbolt Centre For The Arts, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Beginning's End                                                Langley Centennial Museum & Exhibition Centre, Langley, BC, Canada

China Pavilion                                                  West Vancouver Cultural Festival, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

Artist's Choice                                                  The Gallery at Queen's Park, New Westminster, BC, Canada

Art Vancouver                                                   Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Coco Karesansui                                               JigSpace, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Anything Going Away, Wherever remains       Canton-Sardine, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Sculpture                                                            MAINalley Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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2021

That Pottery Thing                                            North-West Ceramics Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada           

2020

Love Her but Leave Her Wild                            Ariel Studio, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Urban Luxury + Magic                                      Belford Experience Centre, Burnaby, BC, Canada

2019

Immortal of Play                                               Canton-Sardine, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Best BC Ceramics                                             Lipton Gallery, Richmond, BC, Canada

Art Vancouver                                                   Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Shape of Cups                                                   Southern Song Dynasty, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Celebrate Culture Days                                    Shadbolt Centre For The Arts, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Rainbow Urn                                                     Burning Man, Black Rock Desert, Nevada, US

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2018

Qi                                                                     Chinese Cultural Centre Museum, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Art Vancouver                                                   Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC, Canada

2017

Eastside Culture Crawl                                     Mobile 22 Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Beautiful Canada Through My Eyes                 Chinese Cultural Centre Museum, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Fireworks                                                           R Space, Vancouver, BC, Canada

What You Looking at?!                                      Plaza Projects, Richmond, BC, Canada

2016

Onething Upon A Time                                       R Space, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Atmospheric                                                        Gallery of BC Ceramics, Vancouver, BC, Canada   

2014

Through Space and Time                                    Chester Beatty, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2,  Ireland

My Raft of Hope                                                  Shanghai Himalayas Museum, Pudong, Shanghai, China

Bitter Sweet                                                         Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Through the Something Scape                             Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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