Education
2004 M.F.A., Painting, Ohio University, Athens, OH
1999 Independent Graduate Studies in Painting, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
1985 B.F.A., Oil Painting, Zhejiang Fine Arts Academy (now China Academy of Fine Arts ), Hangzhou, China
Selected Exhibitions
2009 Upcoming Solo Show at Sherri Gallerie, Columbus, OH
2007 Sherrie Gallerie; Solo Show, “Two-and-a-Half Dimensions,” Columbus, OH
2006 Canzani Center Art Gallery; Biennial Faculty Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
2006 Gallery V; Two-Person Show, Columbus, OH
2004 Canzani Center Art Gallery; Biennial Faculty Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
2004 Ohio University Gallery; “Life in the Sky,” M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Ohio University, Athens, OH
2004 A. S. H. Image Gallery; “Free-Play,” Two-Person Show, Columbus, OH
2002 Roy G. Biv Gallery; Juried Exhibition, Columbus, OH
2002 Canzani Center Art Gallery; Biennial Faculty Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
2000 Ohio Art League Gallery; “The Narrative Bridge,” Three-Person Show, Columbus, OH
2000 Canzani Center Art Gallery; Biennial Faculty Show, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
1992 National Academy of Fine Arts Exhibition Hall; “New Oil Painting,” Singapore
1991 Shanghai Drama Academy Contemporary Art Gallery; “Work on Paper,” Group Show, Shanghai, China
1987 Pacific Asia Museum; “Beyond the Open Door: Contemporary Paintings from the People’s Republic of
China,” Pasadena, CA
1985 China National Art Gallery; “China National Young Artists Competition Exhibition,” Beijing, China
Honors and Awards
Greater Columbus Arts Council Purchase Award, Columbus, OH; 2006
Awarded Harry & Grace Foster Graduate Scholarship, School of Art, Ohio University, Athens, OH; 2003
National Student Digital Art Competition Prize, sponsored by Adobe Systems, Inc., Seattle, WA; 1997
Awarded 2nd Place Prize in the National Community College Humanities Association's Literary Journal Competition for Cover Design and Layout, New York, NY; 1996
Honorable Mention; China Young Artists Exhibition, Beijing, China; 1985
Reviews
“Leah Wong: A Cut Above” Review (exhibition at Sherrie Gallerie), by Tracy Zollinger Turner, Columbus Alive, November 1, 2007
“Close to Home,” Review (exhibition at Gallery V), by Jacqueline Hall, Columbus Dispatch, March 5, 2006
“Faculty Meeting,” Exhibition Review, by Tracy Zollinger Turner, Columbus Alive, October 19, 2006
Teaching Experience
1998-present
Adjunct Faculty; Departments of Illustration & Fine Art – Painting and Drawing, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH
2001-2004
Associate Instructor and Teaching Assistant; Foundation Program – Drawing, Color System and Painting, School of Art, Ohio University, Athens, OH
1987-1993
Assistant Professor; Department of Stage and Scenery Design – Painting, Drawing and Design, Shanghai Theatre Academy, Shanghai, China
Instructor; Department of Fashion Design – Painting and Drawing, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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