YINGXIAN XIAO
Yingxian Xiao is a Fashion and Textile designer, artist, and educator. Holding a PhD from China Academy of Art, School of Design, her expertise lies in the realm of Sustainable Fashion, with a specific focus on the innovative design methods of Zero Waste in Fashion and Textile.
For over a decade, Yingxian imparted her extensive knowledge of Fashion Design at the Fashion and Textile Design Department of China Academy of Art in Hangzhou, China, shaping the minds of aspiring designers from 2005 to 2021. In 2017, she embarked on a new chapter, relocating to Canada with her family. Since 2021, she has chosen Montreal as the canvas for her creative pursuits, establishing her studio in this vibrant city.
Yingxian's commitment to sustainability in fashion traces back to 2007 when she initiated her groundbreaking projects. Her exploration began with a deep dive into traditional Chinese wooden craftsmanship, specifically the intricate "mortise-and-tenon" joints, alongside an exploration of Zero Waste fashion principles. The fruits of her labor have garnered international acclaim, with her fashion artworks selected for prominent exhibitions worldwide.
Notable exhibitions featuring her work include "Patterns, So Much Fun!" at MoCA Shanghai-Youth Art Project (Shanghai, 2015); "The Magic of Space" at the 2014 International Fashion Art Biennale, Hangaram Design Museum (Seoul, 2014); The 12th National Art Exhibition at China Art Museum (Beijing, 2014); “Day and Night” at the 2013 International Fashion Art Exhibition, Today Art Museum (Beijing, 2013); the International Creative Design Exhibition at International Exhibition Center (Beijing, 2012); and the 2011 International Fashion Art Festival in Hague, Netherlands. Yingxian Xiao's artistic journey continues to be a testament to her passion for sustainable design and her dedication to pushing the boundaries of fashion artistry.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES​
2020-2022 Visiting Scholar, Concordia University, Canada
2015-2021 Associate Professor, China Academy of Art
2008-2014 Senior Lecturer, China Academy of Art
2004-2007 Assistant Professor, China Academy of Art
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EDUCATION​
2013 PhD in Art Theory and Practice, China Academy of Art, China
2004 Diplom FH, Mode Design, Hochschule Hannover - University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany
2000 Bachelor in Fashion Design, Zhejiang University of Applied Science and Technology, China
AWARDS
2014​ Nomination Award of the 12th National Art Exhibition, Beijing, China
2012 Design Nova Award of the 2012 International Youth Design Competition, Beijing, China
2009 Bronze Award of the 12th Zhejiang Art Exhibition, Hangzhou, China
2004 Finalist of Avantgarde Junge Deutsche Mode Designerinnen Stellen Sich Vor, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Art EXHIBITIONS​
2018 plug & play 4, the Museum of Contemporary Art Guangzhou, China;
bloom, Silkstory—International Fashion Art Exhibition, Beijing, China;
2016 plug & play 3, 4th Fashion Art Biennale in Seoul，Hongik Art Center, Korea;
plug & play 2, 2nd China Design Exhibition, Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Shenzhen, China
2015 plug & play, 5th International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Chengdu;
plug & play, China Design East Exhibition, Milano, Italy;
Patterns, So Much Fun!, MOCA shanghai-youth art project, Museum of Contemporary Art, Shanghai, China;
2014 zero, 2014 International Fashion Art Biennale, "The Magic of Space" Hangaram Design Museum, Korea;
zero, 12th National Art Exhibition, China Art Museum, Beijing, China;
zero, 13th Zhejiang Art Exhibition, Zhejiang Art Museum, Hangzhou, China;
2013 connect, Day and Night - 2013 International Fashion Art Exhibition, Today Art Museum, Beijing, China;
2012 memory, 2012 Design Nova Award for Presidents’ Nomination, Beijing, China;
2011 memory, 2011 International Fashion Art Exhibition in Hague, Netherland;
2010 a piece of peace, 2010 International Fashion Art Biennale in Seoul, Korea;
a piece of peace, The Beauty of Reuse, Green Attitude-Fashion Art Exhibition, Beijing, China
2009 tube³, 12th Zhejiang Art Exhibition, Hangzhou, China;
tube³, 11th National Art Exhibition, China Art Museum;
connect, Moving China-Germany Exhibition, Hannover;
2008 tube³, From Where - Fashion Art 2008 International Exhibition;
2006 chinese face, selected in “el botón”-mango fashion awards final 50
2004 chakras, Avantgarde Junge Deutsche Mode Designerinnen Stellen Sich Vor, Zentrum fuer Kunst und
Medientechnologie Karlsruhe, Germany