Yao Xiao was born in Tianjin, China in 1990.
An adventurer at heart, she has been traveling for 6 years, lived in 5 different cities, showed at numerous galleries and evolved many different art styles—all before she turned 21. Now the artist has settled herself in Bushwick Brooklyn, the heart of indie art scene in New York and continues to be inspired and experiment with her art-making abilities.
You may also find her at underground parties and secret venues in New York City, dressed as a drawing elf creating live sketches.
Yao is currently studying at the School of Visual Art in NYC, majoring in illustration.
Yao has won awards from the Kennedy Center for Theater Set Design and have been published in the U.S. and in China. Her recent publications include books for Roland Music Co. and the Tranmetropolitan Art Book. Her art is featured on Dr. Sketchy’s blog and also, Warren Ellis’s website. Other places her art has appeared in include the Licton Springs Review and Carpe Diem Review.
Exhibitions:
2011
“The Spirit Animal” White Rabbit, New York, NY
“Illustrious” The Guerrilla Galleries, Newark, NJ
“The Sketchbook Project Exhibition” Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY
2010
“Out Week’s Annual Art Exhibition” Monkey Bar Lounge, New York, NY
“First & Second Year Student Show” Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN
2009
“Trash Wars” NSCC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
“Cafe Racer Group Show” Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA
“All Campus Art Show- Ordinary to Extraordinary” NSCC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008
“Sub T Artists” Art/Not Terminal Gallery, Seattle, WA
“All Campus Art Show” NSCC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
“Time” North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
2007
“66th Young Artist Show” Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Illinois
“Local Art Show” The Brick Cafe and Gallery, Belvidere, IL
If you would like to comission or hire Yao, Please click here.
Yao Xiao was born in Tianjin, China in 1990.
An adventurer at heart, she has been traveling for 6 years, lived in 5 different cities, showed at numerous galleries and evolved many different art styles—all before she turned 21. Now the artist has settled herself in Bushwick Brooklyn, the heart of indie art scene in New York and continues to be inspired and experiment with her art-making abilities.
You may also find her at underground parties and secret venues in New York City, dressed as a drawing elf creating live sketches.
Yao is currently studying at the School of Visual Art in NYC, majoring in illustration.
Yao has won awards from the Kennedy Center for Theater Set Design and have been published in the U.S. and in China. Her recent publications include books for Roland Music Co. and the Tranmetropolitan Art Book. Her art is featured on Dr. Sketchy’s blog and also, Warren Ellis’s website. Other places her art has appeared in include the Licton Springs Review and Carpe Diem Review.
Exhibitions:
2011
“The Spirit Animal” White Rabbit, New York, NY
“Illustrious” The Guerrilla Galleries, Newark, NJ
“The Sketchbook Project Exhibition” Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NY
2010
“Out Week’s Annual Art Exhibition” Monkey Bar Lounge, New York, NY
“First & Second Year Student Show” Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN
2009
“Trash Wars” NSCC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
“Cafe Racer Group Show” Cafe Racer, Seattle, WA
“All Campus Art Show- Ordinary to Extraordinary” NSCC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008
“Sub T Artists” Art/Not Terminal Gallery, Seattle, WA
“All Campus Art Show” NSCC Art Gallery, Seattle, WA
“Time” North Seattle Community College, Seattle, WA
2007
“66th Young Artist Show” Rockford Art Museum, Rockford, Illinois
“Local Art Show” The Brick Cafe and Gallery, Belvidere, IL
If you would like to comission or hire Yao, Please click here.
