New Exhibition "EARTH IS JUST A ROCK" is on view from May.20th to Jun.10th，2023
Mission Statement
Inclusivity and Diversity
Founded in 2019 by curator Yiwei Lu, Yiwei Gallery is a dynamic contemporary art space that showcases the work of female artists and artists from diverse cultural backgrounds. We aim to provide a platform for underrepresented voices in the art world and fosters a sense of inclusivity and diversity.
Venice Beach, CA
As a hub for creativity and artistic expression in Los Angeles, Venice has a long history of nurturing and fostering the work of both established and emerging artists. Located on the famous Abbot Kinney Blvd, Yiwei Gallery celebrates the local community culture by showcasing the work of Venice artists and engaging events that foster a sense of community and creativity.
Global Reach
With a commitment to showcasing thought-provoking and boundary-pushing contemporary art, Yiwei Gallery also hosts pop-up exhibitions around the globe, bringing its unique vision to audiences far and wide.
WHO WE ARE
Founder: Yiwei Lu
Curator: Jason Chengtian Yu
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
Curator: Jason Chengtian Yu
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.
Curator: Jason Chengtian Yu
Curator: Jason Chengtian Yu
Curator: Jason Chengtian Yu
Jason Chengtian Yu is an artist and curator who holds an MFA degree from the ArtCenter College of Design. His diverse body of work encompasses paintings, abstract moving images, and large-scale installations. Rooted in a deep love for East Asian culture, he thrives to combine eastern spirit with western ways of artistic expressions, both in artistic practices and writings.
Graphic Designer: Mike Liu
Social Media & Visual Designer: Yama Li
Curator: Jason Chengtian Yu
With a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of aesthetics, Mike 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 & Visual Designer: Yama Li
Social Media & Visual Designer: Yama Li
Social Media & Visual Designer: Yama Li
Yama 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