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Chih Yuan Lee

Chicago,IL

Summary

SAIC BFA graduate in Studio Art with extensive hands-on experience in oil painting, traditional media, and mixed-media techniques. Combines a disciplined creative practice with critical research on institutional ethics, cultural representation, and art history. Experienced in community art projects and cross-cultural communication, aiming to bring practical material knowledge and ethical awareness into collection management and museum practice.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Artist/ Studio Practice

Self-Employed
Chicago, IL / Remote
2024 - Current

• Maintain an active studio practice specializing in heavy-textured oil paintings, traditional drawing, and mixed-media compositions.
• Manage end-to-end custom art commissions for international clients, handling client communication, project scope, and art delivery.
• Build and curate two independent digital art platforms, each with an audience of over 10,000 followers, through visual storytelling and original illustrations.

Exhibiting Artist - BFA Senior Exhibition

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
03.2026 - 05.2026
  • Planned, produced, and installed physical artwork components for the official SAIC BFA graduation exhibition.
  • Coordinated with gallery staff on spatial layout, wall mounting, lighting, and object safety protocols.
  • Engaged with gallery visitors, curators, and public audiences to articulate artistic concepts and material processes.

Volunteer Mural Artist

Taiwan Indigenous Community Art Project
Taitung, Taiwan
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Collaborated with creative team and Taiwan’s native community to create massive murals reflecting tribal culture and traditions. Utilized traditional painting and drawing techniques to transform community stories into vibrant public art. Demonstrated cultural awareness and intercultural communication by understanding and incorporating community narratives into artistic expressions.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts

School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago
05-2026

Coursework in Fine Arts (Transferred To SAIC) - Fine Arts in Studio

Tainan University of Technology
Tainan, Taiwan

Skills

  • Studio & Material Expertise: Oil Painting, Traditional Drawing, Mixed-Media Techniques, Visual Storytelling, Graphic Arts, Art Presentation, Photography Techniques
  • Museum & Curatorial Practice: Object Handling & Care (Works on Paper), Archival & Object-Based Research, Exhibition Installation, Spatial Layout, Collection Ethics
  • Digital Arts & Design: Digital Illustration, Visual Storytelling, Digital Painting & Drawing, 2D Drawing Expertise, Storyboard Creation, Character design, Graphic Arts
  • Core Competencies: Institutional & Cultural Awareness, Analytical & Critical Thinking, Cross-Cultural Communication, Project Coordination, Public Engagement
  • Software & Digital Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)
  • Professional Strengths: Team collaboration, Social Media Management, Interpersonal communication, Team management, Analytical and critical thinking, Creative problem solving

Timeline

Exhibiting Artist - BFA Senior Exhibition

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
03.2026 - 05.2026

Volunteer Mural Artist

Taiwan Indigenous Community Art Project
06.2024 - 07.2024

Freelance Artist/ Studio Practice

Self-Employed
2024 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts

School of The Art Institute of Chicago

Coursework in Fine Arts (Transferred To SAIC) - Fine Arts in Studio

Tainan University of Technology
Chih Yuan Lee