Experienced art educator with 8+ years in illustration and design. Skilled in teaching foundational art techniques and guiding students in portfolio development; helped them gained offer from Top 5 art school. Passionate about fostering creativity and building students’ confidence in their artistic abilities.
London, SW1, England, +44 7783 335026. whit56579@gmail.com furry mango.com. insta: furrymango_
EDUCATION
University of the Arts,london
Master’s in Illustration & Graduate Diploma in Illustration; Merit
Majored in Illustration, I developed theoretical and methodological approaches, practiced in research and critical reflective thinking. I organised workshop—think through making, open to BA and MA students. My works focus on the research of minority rights, including illustrations, installations, ceramics, and personal publications.
2022-2024
London, UK
Tenba Rabten School of Tibetan Thangka Art
Trainee
Honed in Tibetan Thangka. (Thangka is a kind of traditional Tibetan Buddhist mural). I learned traditional mural production skills, painting techniques and mural art history. My works include White Tara and Manjusri Bodhisattva.
2021-2022
Tibet, China
Tsinghua University
Bachelor’s in Visual Communication Design; GPA:3.6/4.0
Majored in visual communication design in undergraduate.I am advanced in fundamental painting and I have mastery of related materials and techniques, sketch, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Attended in art and design practice, graphic design, font design, animation, etc.
2016 - 2020
Beijing, China
WORK EXPERIENCE
Workshop Presenter
University of the arts, London; Camberwell
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Developed a structured curriculum ; fully organised and managed the workshop schedule, curating all teaching content to align with the learning goals and objectives.
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Oversaw the entire flow of the workshop, maintaining control, quickly adapting and making adjustments to keep the sessions on track.
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Received positive and constructive feedback from participants, with many noting the clarity of instruction, the professional atmosphere, and the level of engagement throughout the sessions.
2024
London, UK
Portfolio Supervisor
Beijing Creative Space Studio
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Guided students through the portfolio development, helping them refine their work and clarify priority.
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Tailored lessons to various skill levels, ensuring steady improvement in their process.
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Fostered a positive, collaborative environment that encouraged creativity, feedback, and peer support.
2023-present
online
Workshop Coordinator
Central Academy of Fine Arts IAPA Printmaking Studio
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Taught a variety of drawing and printmaking techniques, helping students develop technical skills and experimental confidence.
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Maintained smooth communication between my colleagues and students, provided clear guidance, and made adjustments to ensure students stayed on track
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Supervised printmaking workshops, ensuring students were comfortable with materials and space.
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Coordinated workshop schedules, ensuring that all equipment was prepared and available.
2021
Beijing, China
Graphic Design Internship
Beijing Youth Daily
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Responsible for layout design and graphic design, accumulated keen design capabilities for fonts, pictures, colors, and layouts
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Learned to manage time efficiently in the product-oriented production chain, and actively cooperated and communicated with superior and subordinate departments.
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Improved the ability to withstand pressure and emergency response to emergencies.
2020
Beijing, China
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Artistic Skills & Technical Proficiency
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Proficient in drawing, sculpture, and digital art, with the ability to teach a wide range of techniques and approaches.
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Advanced in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere), as well as various digital art tools for production and editing
Curriculum Development & Classroom Management
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Experienced in creating engaging lesson plans that promote creativity and critical thinking.
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Skilled in fostering an inclusive, participatory learning environment.
Languages
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English: Fluent (IELTS: 7.5)
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Mandarin: Native
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2024
The Extraordinary of the Everyday, Oops! Orange Collective, London, U.K.
2020
Collective Exhibition, Visual Communication Design Department, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
2018
Outstanding Finalist, Fourth National University Illustration Art Exhibition.
