"Hardly Soft" is on view from Nov 18th to Nov 26th
Mission Statement
Inclusivity and Diversity
Yiwei Gallery, founded by Chinese curator Yiwei Lu in 2019, is dedicated to showcasing the work of female and culturally diverse artists, fostering intercontinental connections, and enhancing cultural exchange through art.
The gallery’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity is exemplified through ongoing exhibitions at its current Venice Beach venue and through collaborative endeavors with galleries, curators, art fairs, and institutions worldwide.
Venice Beach Community
Located in the heart of Venice Beach, Yiwei Gallery celebrates the local history and culture by showcasing the work of Venice artists and organizing community events.
Global Reach
Yiwei Gallery is committed to hosting pop-up exhibitions around the globe, bringing its vision to audiences far and wide.
Timeline
2019
Yiwei Gallery was founded as a house gallery in Playa Del Rey, California, featuring an artist-in-residence program for international artists.
2020
In February, Yiwei Gallery made its first recognized art fair appearance at Photo LA, featuring a solo booth dedicated to the work of Chinese photographer Ye Wenlong.
2021
Yiwei Gallery curated a sequence of four pop-up exhibitions across Los Angeles, spotlighting artists from the Asian diaspora and female creators.
2022
Opening on Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice, California! Yiwei Gallery embarked on collaborations with local Venice artists and curated community-oriented events, such as artist talks, studio visits and regular art walks in Venice.
2023
In April, Yiwei Gallery attended Photo Fairs Shanghai and is set to participate in Photo Fairs New York in September 2023. Scope Art Show in Miami in December 2023 to follow.
WHO WE ARE
Founder: Yiwei Lu
Art Director: Lichen Qiu
Director: Corinne Chaix
Yiwei Lu is a Los Angeles-based curator and filmmaker with an extensive track record of curating exhibitions around the world, including in the U.S., France, Italy, and China. She is dedicated to discovering emerging artists and supporting artists from diverse backgrounds. In 2019, she founded Yiwei Gallery, initially curating pop-up exh
Yiwei Lu is a Los Angeles-based curator and filmmaker with an extensive track record of curating exhibitions around the world, including in the U.S., France, Italy, and China. She is dedicated to discovering emerging artists and supporting artists from diverse backgrounds. In 2019, she founded Yiwei Gallery, initially curating pop-up exhibitions throughout LA before finding a permanent home on Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice. Alongside her curatorial work, Yiwei writes for two professional art magazines and directs and produces documentaries.
Director: Corinne Chaix
Art Director: Lichen Qiu
Director: Corinne Chaix
French-born artist, Corinne Chaix, joined the Venice art community twenty years ago. In parallel with her own painting career, she has a passion for sharing and promoting the work of artists she loves. Chaix has organized multiple exhibitions in Venice with local artists such as Larry Bell, Ed Moses, Charles Hill. Corinne started showing
French-born artist, Corinne Chaix, joined the Venice art community twenty years ago. In parallel with her own painting career, she has a passion for sharing and promoting the work of artists she loves. Chaix has organized multiple exhibitions in Venice with local artists such as Larry Bell, Ed Moses, Charles Hill. Corinne started showing at Yiwei Gallery in 2021, curated in 2022, and joined Yiwei Gallery as a partner in 2023.
Art Director: Lichen Qiu
Art Director: Lichen Qiu
Curatorial Assistant: Kaizhou “Allegro” Yang
Lichen Qiu is a highly skilled art director and visual designer, holding a Master's degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art University and a Bachelor's degree in Art and Technology from the University of Oregon. With a strong dedication to creativity and meticulous attention to detail, she brings visual experiences to life. Current
Lichen Qiu is a highly skilled art director and visual designer, holding a Master's degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art University and a Bachelor's degree in Art and Technology from the University of Oregon. With a strong dedication to creativity and meticulous attention to detail, she brings visual experiences to life. Currently, she is responsible for overseeing the brand identity of Yiwei Gallery and developing a line of related merchandise.
Curatorial Assistant: Kaizhou “Allegro” Yang
Social Media and Exhibition Experience Designer: Yama Li
Curatorial Assistant: Kaizhou “Allegro” Yang
Kaizhou “Allegro” Yang is an artist and film producer with a BA degree in cinema studies from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is committed to empowering artists to bring their creative visions to life. Allegro has a passion for impactful artworks that concern sociopolitical issues, especially the Asian diaspora.
Graphic Designer: Mike Liu
Social Media and Exhibition Experience Designer: Yama Li
Social Media and Exhibition Experience Designer: Yama Li
With a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics, Mike Liu is passionate about using design as a means of self-expression. Mike works on branding and graphic design projects at the gallery.
Otis College of Design BFA
Communication Arts
Social Media and Exhibition Experience Designer: Yama Li
Social Media and Exhibition Experience Designer: Yama Li
Social Media and Exhibition Experience Designer: Yama Li
Yama Li is a talented motion media artist and curator skilled in 3D software. She creates immersive exhibition layouts and designs captivating visuals for gallery websites and social media.
UCLA Design Media Arts BFA/ CalArts Experimental Animation MFA