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Zhou Yiyan is a contemporary sculptor based in France whose work transcends traditional boundaries in visual arts. Each of Yiyan's creations stems from deep reflections on human nature, the relationship between beings and their environment, and the movements of dance. Inspired by natural forms and expressions of the human body, she crafts evocative sculptures where earth, porcelain, and metals like brass, bronze, and gold intertwine. Her sculptures embody a subtle fusion of the delicacy of ceramics with the robustness of brass, revealing a constant exploration of contrasts and complements.

In addition to her sculptures, Yiyan explores another artistic expression centered around movement. She combines improvisations in drawing, sculpture, dance, and music to create immersive performances. This illustrates her fascination with fluidity of movement and bodily expression, integrating gesture and material in an intimate dialogue.

Originally from Anhui China, Yiyan received her education in art and design from Shanghai Normal University and studied fashion design at Studio Berçot in Paris. Her work has been celebrated for its beauty and originality, including winning the Young Creation Award in crafts, organized by Les Ateliers d’Art de France, in 2016. Her work is regularly showcased in international art galleries and fairs. 

Permanent exhibitions

MiniMasterpiece Gallery, Paris

aquilaluna Gallery, Liège, Belgium

ART[s] Gallery Simone Jason, Noordwijk, Netherlands

 

Online exhibitions 

Rise Art,  Bleur Art, Saatchi Art

 

Private collection

France, Belgium, UK, Hong-Kong, United States

 

Solo show

2023  « Danse-Silex »  Le Carré, St Cloud, France

          « Danse-Silex »  Galerie GBD, Arnay-le-duc, France

 

2022   « Greffe »  MiniMasterpiece Gallery, Paris

 

2017  Joseph Déchelette Fine Art Museum of Roanne, France 

          Biennale of creative jewelery of St Maurice sur Loire,  France  /Guest of honor 

 

2016   « Circles »  MiniMasterpiece Gallery, Paris

 

2015   « Silence »  Genesis central, Paris

 

Group shows and trade shows

2023   France: Contemporary Ceramics center, Giroussens;  

           Grand Palais Revelation Biennal, Paris;   

           Asnieres-sur-seine castel;  Francis Barlier Gallery, Paris

 

2022   The Royal Exchange, London;  London design festival;  

           Collective Design, New York

 

2018 -20   PAD-Paris Art + Design, Paris;   Art Elysée, Paris;   RÉVÉLATION  

           Grand Palais, Paris; Mouvements Modernes gallery, Paris;  12 Drouot,  

           Paris;  P/CAS PARIS Contemporary art show;  BOZAR de Bruxelles; 

           Collective Design, NY;   « Insert Feeling », London;  Venice Design, Venice

            /in the context of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2018;   Milan design week;    

           Château de Montbron, France;   Stadt Museum Düsseldorf and

           Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus Hanau, Germany.

 

 

Bibliography

2018  « Bijoux Contemporains, une passion »  /Editions of Regard

 

Awards

2017  Friedrich Becker Prize Düsseldorf 2017  /Finalist 

 

2016  Prix de la jeune création des métiers d’Art des Ateliers d’art de France 

          /Laureate

         

2012  Grand Prix de la Création de la mairie de Paris  /Finalist

       

Artist residences

2024  Konstepidemin, Gothenburg, Sweden

 

2019  « Chantons aux vache », Châteauroux, France

          Foundry workshop of l’Opidum, Roanne, France

 

2007 -08  National Manufactory of Sèvres Ceramics

 

Education

2008 -10 Studio Berçot Paris /Fashion design

2002 -07 College of Fine Arts, Shanghai Normal University /Art&design  

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