Mengyi Grace Wang - Contemporary Artist
Based in California, I specialize in acrylic on canvas. Through my education, I’ve earned a B.A. in Art from UCI and dual master’s degrees in Global Communication from USC and LSE, which have shaped my ability to create artwork from various perspectives.
My artwork presents a view of storytelling that spans the past, present, and future, to which I have a strong personal connection. I translate my memories and the influences that have shaped me into paintings. Often referencing space and landscape, my work explores the varying relationships between modern impressionism and traditional Chinese art.
My current artwork series builds a connection between my personal memories and objects to present a narrative space. With the intentional use of empty space, I aim to create a dimension beyond the object and the environment in each painting, inviting viewers to use their imagination to walk through my narratives.​​​​
Exhibitions:​
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Never* Virtual Show
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Venue: The Holy Art Gallery
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Location: London, UK
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​​​2024 International Exhibition of Calligraphy & Painting
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Venue: Chinese Cultural Centre Of Greater Toronto​
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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7th Still Life, Teravarna 2024 International Juried Art Competition
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​Venue: Winners' gallery
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Location: Online
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8th Flower, Teravarna 2024 International Juried Art Competition
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​Venue: Winners' gallery
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Location: Online
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2nd Women Only Virtual Art Exhibition, Blue Koi Gallery
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Venue: Blue Koi Gallery's online exhibition
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​Location: Online
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12th Abstract, Teravarna 2024 International Juried Art Competition
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Venue: Winners' gallery
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Location: Online
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Floral & Botanical 3, 4% Gallery Juried Art Contest
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Venue: Virtual Wall Space
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Location: Online
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ANYTHING & EVERYTHING 4, 4% Gallery Juried Art Contest
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Venue: Virtual Wall Space
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Location: Online
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Awards:
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Industry Pioneer Award in Canada, National Artists Association (Canada)
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Honorable Mention Award, 7th Still Life, Teravarna 2024 International Juried Art Competition
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Honorable Mention Award, 8th Flower, Teravarna 2024 International Juried Art Competition
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Honorable Mention Award, 2nd Women Only Virtual Art Exhibition, Blue Koi Gallery
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Finalist Award, 12th Abstract, Teravarna 2024 International Juried Art Competition
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Laurel, Floral & Botanical 3, 4% Gallery Juried Art Contest
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Laurel, ANYTHING & EVERYTHING 4, 4% Gallery Juried Art Contest
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Magazine Features:
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Artwork Gallery
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Issue 10
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Interviews: Interview with ​Mengyi Wang
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