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About

Ying Yi Wu

I am a visual artist, social designer, and storyteller working on the cutting edge of visual arts and performance arts. Inspired by nature, especially botanical materials, I explore what nature does to us sensorially. By taking on an unconventional perspective of healing rituals, I create both visual impressions and sensory experiences by playing with dried flowers and other botanical materials.

My artistic interests integrate nature, Chinese mythology, and the human body. By crossing the boundary between the present and mythical time, I am keen to garden a third space that encourages the universal understanding of creating, transforming, and healing. I connect my creative practices with social dimensions of public well-being and collective healing. Next to developing my projects, I share the secret of my ‘kitchen’ through courses and workshops.

I have roots in China, where mountains and rivers are indispensable landscapes in my youth. Based in the Netherlands since 2016, I hold MA in Fine Art and Design - Scenography at HKU (Hogeschool voor de kunsten Utrecht) in 2018. I also have a background in Choreography and Landscape design.

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Education / Programme:

  • September 2016 - September 2018
    HKU University of the Arts, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
    MA degree in Fine art and design - Scenography.
  • September 2009 - July 2013
    Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang, China.
    Bachelor in Landscape design.
  • Summer school
    2019 Medical Humanities, De Nieuwe Utrechtse School.


Exhibition (with dry flowers):

  • 2024
    • November 15, 2024 — March 21, 2025
      ‘Buiten Gewoon’, Oudegracht 357, Utrecht, Solo show.
    • June 3 — June 25
      ‘Ode to Nu Wa’, De Kargadoor, Utrecht, Solo show.
    • January 18th - January 21st
      ‘Creating Life ’, Solo show, Gastatelier De Pionier, Amersfoort
  • 2023
    • May 2th - May 25th
      ‘Re-Union’, Solo show, Stadhuis Utrecht.
    • March 18th - May 15th
      ‘Lucky Rabbit’, part of art route ‘De Wijk In’ organised by ‘ZIMIHC theater Utrecht’, De krakeling Utrecht.
  • 2022
    • Sep 10th - Oct 30th
      ‘Knuffel/Hug/拥抱’, part of art route CareFull organised by Stichting Art Utrecht, Bibliotheek Neude Utrecht.
    • March 4th - May 30th
      ‘There you are’, Solo show, HKU X, Utrecht.
    • Feb 2th - Feb 25th
      ‘Burgemeestersportret van Jan van Zanen’, Group show, Stadhuis Utrecht.


Performance (with dry flowers):

  • 2024
    • January 11
      ‘EaT mY arT’, dinner for K.F. Hein Fonds.
  • 2023
    • September 9 & 10
      ‘EaT mY arT’, part of Uitfeest Utrecht 2023, curated by HKU MAFA alumni MSP(Mutual Support Platform), Casco Art Institute: Working for the Commons.
    • July 14 — 16
      ‘Be my Guest’, part of NNNFAIR 2023, curated by Non Native Native, Framer Framed Amsterdam.
    • April 12th
      ‘Dry flower food art - A fresh memory with Osmanthus’, part of art route ‘De Wijk In’ organised by ZIMIHC, ZIMIHC theater Wittevrouwen.


Grant/Fund

  • 2023
    • ‘Creating Life’@K.F.Hein Fonds, het Cultuurfonds, Gemeente Amersfoort and Voordekunst.
  • 2022
    • ‘Knuffel/Hug/拥抱’ @ CareFull, Gemeente Utrecht and Stichting Art Utrecht (Mondriaan fonds).
    • ‘There you are’, Gemeente Utrecht.


Artist-in-residence

  • 2023
    • ‘Living Together Apart’, writing residency, Landgoed Noorderheide. Made possible by Stichting Live Your Story and Stichting Elise Mathilde Fonds.
  • 2023 - 2024
    • ‘Creating Life’, gastatelier De Pionier, Amersfoort. Made possible by K.F. Hein Fonds in collaboration with De Plaatsmaker and Gemeente Amersfoort.


Course/Workshop

  • 2025
    • Art Teacher, Volksuniversiteit Utrecht
    • Art Teacher, Volksuniversiteit Amersfoort
    • Art Teacher, KunstenHuis Idea
  • 2024
    • Botanical Art (Oshibana) Workshops, Steck Utrecht.
    • Botanical Art (Oshibana) Workshops, (18+) Dille & Kamille
    • Botanical Art (Oshibana) Workshops, (5+) Zomerfeest & Herfstfeest bij IJsclub Siberia.


Storytelling/Host (with humor)

  • 2024
    • Moderator/Host, concert ‘Hespèrion XXI and friends / Jordi Savall - A sea of music’, Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht.
    • ‘Once a Dancer, Half a Swimmer’, Storytelling, Mezrab Amsterdam, De Nijverheid, Stadsklooster Utrecht, Theater De Generator Leiden.
    • ‘My Hair Theory’, Storytelling, Mezrab Amsterdam.
  • 2022
    • Performer, ‘Kleurles’ van Stichting Live Your Story.


Exhibition (without dry flowers):

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Performance/Installation (without dry flowers):

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Public events:


  • 2024 Opening | ‘Buiten Gewoon’ | @ Oudegracht 357
  • 2024 Opening | ‘Ode to Nu Wa’ | @ De Kargadoor
  • 2023 Open atelier | Artist-in-residence | Gastatelier De Pionier | @ K.F.Hein Fonds
  • 2023 Stand-up Comedy | ‘Be my Guest’ | NNNFair 2023 | Framer Framed Amsterdam
  • 2023 One-to-one tea ceremonies | ‘Living Together Apart’ | Tour 2 @ De Kargadoor
  • 2023 Stand-up Comedy | ‘Living Together Apart’ | Culturele Zondagen: Catch of the day | De Kargadoor
  • 2023 One-to-one tea ceremonies | ‘Living Together Apart’ | Tour 1 @ Casco Art Institute
  • 2023 One-to-one tea ceremonies | Winter Burendag | Johannescentrum Utrecht
  • 2022 Opening ritual of expo ‘Knuffel’ | Interactive performances | Bibliotheek Neude
  • 2022 One-to-one tea ceremonies of expo ‘Knuffel’ | Intimate dialouges | Bibliotheek Neude
  • 2022 One-to-one tea ceremonies of expo ‘There you are’ | A special opening during the corona time | HKU
  • 2022 Guided tour of expo ‘Knuffel/Hug/拥抱’ | HKU Talk ‘Because we care’ | Bibliotheek Neude