Wang Linning is a sculptor who is about to obtain his Bachelor's degree in Visual Art from Rutgers University in 2024. Over the past few years, he has received nominations for the London Youth Artist Competition and has been repeatedly listed on the school's dean's list. In 2023, he curated his first group exhibition in China, featuring a collection of young artists, with his work "The Limits" taking center stage. His artistic repertoire spans installations, imagery, and performances.
Wang Linning's works often incorporate rich elements of Chinese culture and reflect his personal contemplations on societal conditions. The color red is a prominent theme in his creations, and he adeptly utilizes color to alter spatial perceptions while incorporating narrative techniques into his pieces. Proficient in working with various materials, his most common choice is iron, though he also explores unconventional materials such as objects and traditional Chinese herbs. Wang Linning is enthusiastic about embracing innovative thinking and tends to deviate from traditional sculptural methods.
2019/09 – 2024/05
New Brunswick, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers-New Brunswick)
Awards: Dean's List (Three consecutive semesters from 01/2021 to 05/2023); Shortlisted for the Finals Monochrome of London Young Artist Award 2023-2024 Season 2
Professional Experience
2023/05 – present Ningbo and Online, China
Art assistant
Chase Carr-Braint's Gallery
Managed gallery
operations; primarily involved in art-event planning and promotion.Exhibitions
2023/11
Brunswick, USA
2023/08
Ningbo, China
2023/04
Metuchen, USA
2024 12
London, UK
Artist
"Recycle, Regenerate, Renew" Undergraduate Annual Exhibition
Curator and Artist
Love Art Center in Ningbo
Curated an art
exhibition titled "Spiritual Worlds of the 2000s", including my own
works and those of other young artists.Artist
Bowery Art Collective Sculpture Exhibition
Artist
UAL cook house show
Others
Planner and Director
401 Gallery Roof Top Art Party
Planned and executed
a rooftop party at Gallery 401, handling all aspects from stage setup,
DJ and MC invitations, and poster design, to
advertising.
Maintained event
order and ensured smooth execution.Contributed to expanding gallery
exposure to the public, increasing awareness of the artworks
by the artists I represented.Designer
Logo Design for Nerex（ A Foreign Trade Company）
Designed the logo for a China-based e-bike manufacturing company
specializing in trade with the USA; gained insights
from five years of living
in the United States to cater to American preferences.Muralist
Commissioned Mural Work for A Board Game Shop
Commissioned to
design an empty wall within the board game store.2023/10
Online, USA
Donation to Palestine Emergency Appeal
Contributed to the
Palestine Emergency Appeal by generating funds through the sale of my artwork
at the collective exhibition hosted at Bowery Art Gallery; donated raised funds
to Gaza.
Created a calligraphy
piece in Chinese with the inscription "From the river to the sea,
Palestine will be free" as a symbolic gesture to express solidarity with
the Gaza disaster.Skills
Computer Skills: Adobe, Blender, Nomad, Procreate Specialities:Drawing, Sculpting,
and DJing Interests: Music, Art, Gym, Game
401 Gallery Roof Top Art Party
Planned and executed
a rooftop party at Gallery 401, handling all aspects from stage setup,
DJ and MC invitations, and poster design, to
advertising.Maintained event
order and ensured smooth execution.Contributed to expanding gallery
exposure to the public, increasing awareness of the artworks
by the artists I represented.Designer
Logo Design for Nerex（ A Foreign Trade Company）
Designed the logo for a China-based e-bike manufacturing company
specializing in trade with the USA; gained insights
from five years of living
in the United States to cater to American preferences.Muralist
Commissioned Mural Work for A Board Game Shop
Commissioned to
design an empty wall within the board game store.2023/10
Online, USA
Donation to Palestine Emergency Appeal
Contributed to the
Palestine Emergency Appeal by generating funds through the sale of my artwork
at the collective exhibition hosted at Bowery Art Gallery; donated raised funds
to Gaza.Created a calligraphy
piece in Chinese with the inscription "From the river to the sea,
Palestine will be free" as a symbolic gesture to express solidarity with
the Gaza disaster.Skills
Computer Skills: Adobe, Blender, Nomad, Procreate Specialities:Drawing, Sculpting,
and DJing Interests: Music, Art, Gym, Game