Photo by Nirav Patel

Hi! I’m Yang, a Chinese-Canadian-American paper artist based in California. I create one-of-a-kind botanical sculptures that sit somewhere between dreams and reality.

Inspired by the natural world, traditional Chinese ink paintings, and watercolors, my artworks are crafted with care and attention to detail. Using different weights, colors, and vintages of paper, I build each piece over a wire, cotton, or papier-mâché frame, cutting paper freehand to achieve an organic feel. I hand color and apply glazes to emulate a variety of natural surface textures, making each artwork a labor-intensive creation.

My aesthetic tends towards minimalistic styling with an appreciation for negative space, and I believe that my art brings a unique twist to the beauty of plants and everyday things. Each piece is created with longevity in mind, and I hope that my artworks bring a little bit of beauty into your life.

If you have any inquiries, collaborations, or paper art commission requests, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd love to hear from you and see how we can work together.

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITS

2024

Delicious, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2023

opening collection at Fredericks and Mae, New York, NY

tiny 2023, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Delicious, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2022

tiny 2022, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Look! Up at the Sky!, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2021

tiny 2021, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Delicious, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Time and Materials, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

2020

tiny 2020, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Art in Place, Harrington Gallery, Pleasanton, CA

2019

tiny 2019, STUDIO Gallery, San Francisco, CA

SELECTED PRESS/PUBLICATIONS

Baldwin, Correy. Rag and Pulp. Calgary, Canada: Uppercase Publishing 2023

Paper Talk Podcast, Finding New Venues for Your Art, Sep 9, 2021

Baldry, Jessica. Papercraft Ideas Book. London: Ilex Press 2020

“Fresh.” Uppercase Magazine. Issue 47, Oct 2020

Paper Talk Podcast, Between Dreams and Reality, Feb 14 2020

VSCO Journal, Paper Flowers, Nov 11 2018

Craft Industry Alliance, 11 Paper Artists Inspiring Us on Instagram, Jul 22 2018