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Yan Wu

Yan Wu is a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose work bridges fine art and modern craftsmanship. She graduated from the Ontario College of Art and Design University in 2023, earning an Honours Bachelor of Design in Material Art & Design (Jewellery) with a minor in Photography, a foundation that shaped her distinctive artistic voice.

Yan’s practice unites traditional techniques with contemporary innovation, resulting in conceptual jewelry and mixed-media artworks celebrated for their refinement and originality. Her creative process is both thoughtful and immersive, beginning with in-depth research, meticulous sketching, and a deep exploration of materials, textures, and form.

Every piece is carefully handcrafted, reflecting Yan’s dedication to precision, harmony, and artistic integrity. Her passion for experimentation and her pursuit of excellence allow her to transform materials into evocative works of art jewelry that embody elegance, intention, and timeless design.


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Education

2019 - 2023
Honours Bachelor of Design, Material Art and Design, Minor in Photography, Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, Canada

2023
Business Accelerator for Artists, Fineline Art Hub, Future Skills Centre, Supported by Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, Canada
Starter Company Plus, York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC), Funded by the Government of Ontario, Canada


Grant
2023
Career Launcher Fund, Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, Canada

Starter Company Plus Grant, York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC), Funded by the Government of Ontario, Canada

Experience 
2017 - 2022
Founder & Designer, Atelier Yan
Winnipeg (2017-2019), Toronto (2019-2022), Canada
2021 - 2022
Jewellery Consultant, Peoples Jewellers
Newmarket, Canada
2023 - Present 
Founder & Director, Atelier Yan Inc.
Greater Toronto Area, Canada

2024 - Present
Creative Business Consultant & Art Curator & Boutique Manager, Rainbow Collective
Toronto, Canada


Exhibitions
2023
The Earring Show, Craft Council of BC, Vancouver, Canada
GradEx 108: Material Art and Design, Ontario College of Art and Design University, Toronto, Canada
A Room of One's Own, Lychuu Marche, Markham, Canada

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