Chuang, Ying Yueh
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Maker Name
Chuang, Ying Yueh
Biography
Ying Yueh Chuang was born and raised in Taiwan and came to Canada in the 1990s.
She achieved a diploma from Langara College in 1997 (teacher, Sarah Coote) , a BFA from Emily Carr Institute in 1999 (teacher - Paul Mathieu.) In 2001 she received her MFA in Ceramics from NSCAD University.
In 2006 she received the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, and has earned a number of Provincial and Canada Council awards for her work.
Ying Yueh has taught across Canada for many of the major Ceramics Departments; at NSCAD University, OCAD University, University of Regina, Sheridan College, Capilano University and Langara College. She is currently head of the Ceramics Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Ying Yueh's work is included in numerous public collections and it has been featured in Art in America, Ceramics Monthly, Ceramic Review and Ceramics Art & Perception. She has participated in exhibitions in Canada, the United States, Hungary, Taiwan, Korea, China and Australia. She has attended a number of residencies in Jingdezehn , China, as well as at Banff and Waterfront in Toronto.
Ying Yueh is a member of the Fraser Valley Potters Guild, often facilitating their workshops, and in 2013 she became an active member of the North-West Ceramics Foundation. In 2020/21 her work was included in the Playing With fire, exhibition, held at MOA and curated by Carol Mayer.
She achieved a diploma from Langara College in 1997 (teacher, Sarah Coote) , a BFA from Emily Carr Institute in 1999 (teacher - Paul Mathieu.) In 2001 she received her MFA in Ceramics from NSCAD University.
In 2006 she received the Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, and has earned a number of Provincial and Canada Council awards for her work.
Ying Yueh has taught across Canada for many of the major Ceramics Departments; at NSCAD University, OCAD University, University of Regina, Sheridan College, Capilano University and Langara College. She is currently head of the Ceramics Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Ying Yueh's work is included in numerous public collections and it has been featured in Art in America, Ceramics Monthly, Ceramic Review and Ceramics Art & Perception. She has participated in exhibitions in Canada, the United States, Hungary, Taiwan, Korea, China and Australia. She has attended a number of residencies in Jingdezehn , China, as well as at Banff and Waterfront in Toronto.
Ying Yueh is a member of the Fraser Valley Potters Guild, often facilitating their workshops, and in 2013 she became an active member of the North-West Ceramics Foundation. In 2020/21 her work was included in the Playing With fire, exhibition, held at MOA and curated by Carol Mayer.
First name
Ying Yueh
Last name
Chuang
Career dates (start and end)
2001
Place of Birth
Taiwan
Studio location
Formal Education
Major Exhibitions
For a full list of exhibitions see website;
https://www.yingyuehchuang.com/CV%202014.pdf
https://www.yingyuehchuang.com/CV%202014.pdf
2020/21 'Playing With Fire, Ceramics of the Extraordinary', UBC Museum of Anthropology, Carol Mayer
2005 The 1st International Triennial of Silicate Arts, Erdei Ferenc Cultural Centre and Art School, Kecskemet, Hungary.
2004 Biomimicry: the Art of Imitating Life, NCECA 2004 Invitational Exhibition, Herron Gallery, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Collections
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia,
Canada Council Art Bank
Burlington Art Centre Permanent Collection
WOCEK Icheon World Ceramic Centre in Korea,
Affiliated organizations
Personal Website
www.yingyuehchuang.com/
Links to Further Resources
2006 Winifred Shantz Award
Source
Debra Sloan