curriculum vitae.
born: Three Hills, Alberta, Canada 1997
email: kevliangartist@gmail.com
web: kevliang.ca
ig: @hiimkev
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education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Design, with Distinction
University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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2021
solo exhibitions
2024
Untitled (TBD), The New Gallery, Calgary, AB, Canada - [upcoming]
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2023
Just add oil; I feel cold - VARIABLE 01, Emily Chu and Edmonton Chinatown Multicultural Centre’s Chinatown Mural Event, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- [single work/small site installation]
2022
Just add oil; I feel cold.
Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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group exhibitions
2023
Untouchable Chinatown, Chinatown Greetings Photo Zine + Exhibition Project curated by Jordon Hon, Edmonton, AB, Canada - [upcoming]
IDEE Presents: Connext, IDEE (Innovate, Diversify, Educate, Empower) Documentary Premiere Event, Metro Cinema, Edmonton, AB, Canada
- [instructor and curator]
2022
Print Affair, Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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CROSS CUT, Artists from the Art From Here II Mentorship Program, Latitude 53, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Slow Down and Resist Print Portfolio Exchange, Mid America Print Council’s Power of Print 2022 Conference at Kent State University,
Kent, OH, United States of America
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Art Is Anything, SOKARIS Studio’s About Light Gallery at
Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Elastic China, SPECTRUM: Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research at the University of Alberta, curated by China Art Now and Lisa Claypool of the Department of the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture, Edmonton, AB, Canada - [writer and curator]
2021
BMO 1st Art! 2021 Exhibition, Art Museum at the University of Toronto,
Toronto, ON, Canada
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Schmoozy 2021, Latitude 53, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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DY3CORPIA, SOKARIS Studio’s About Light Gallery at Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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The horizon of being, Mile Zero Dance’s RV There Yet? Series, co-curated by Cindy Baker and Roseanna Nay, South Cooking Lake, AB, Canada
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AGA Sidewalk Cinema Student Showcase, Art Gallery of Alberta,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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DY3CORPIA: Future Intersections of the Body and Technology,
Virtual Enterprise Square Galleries @ dyscorpia.com/dy3corpia
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UNREALITY NOW: University of Alberta Senior Printmaking Exhibition,
SNAP Gallery, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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intermission: University of Alberta 2021 BFA Grad Show,
Fine Arts Building Gallery, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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2020
DYSCORPIA.2.1: Future Intersections of the Body and Technology,
Online Exhibition @ dyscorpia.com/dyscorpia-21
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2019
The Long March Pop-Up Exhibition, University of Alberta North Campus, curated by China Art Now and Lisa Claypool of the Department of the History of Art, Design and Visual Culture, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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DYSCORPIA: Future Intersections of the Body and Technology,
Enterprise Square Galleries, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Fine Arts Building Display Case, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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2019 - 2021
residencies
2022
Emerging Artist in Residence,
Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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awards
2022
Exploration & Experimentation Grant for Individuals, Edmonton Arts Council
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2021
BMO 1st Art!, 2021 Regional Winner for Alberta
The Livia Stoyke Foundation BFA Best of Show Award
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employment + volunteer experience
2023
Instructor for Introduction to Silkscreen,
Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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2022-2023
Gallery Intern, Latitude 53,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Expert Panel for the Visual Arts and New Media Individual Project Grant,
Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Linocut Workshop with Youth for IDEE (Innovate, Diversify, Educate, Empower), Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Video Production Mentee, Art From Here II Project of Latitude 53 in partnership with SNAP and Ociciwan, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Gallery Associate, dc3 Art Projects,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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2021-2022
Production Assistant, The Works International Visual Arts Society,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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2020-2021
President, University of Alberta Visual Arts Students Association,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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2019-2020
Designer, University of Alberta Visual Arts Students Association,
Edmonton, AB, Canada
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talks, publications, + media
2023
Artist Talk for Asian Heritage Month Panel,

Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada - [upcoming]


IDEE (Innovate, Diversify, Educate, Empower) Presents: Connext,
Metro Cinema, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Nowhere Fast Podcast, Episode 026 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Artist Talk for Just add oil; I feel cold,
Society of Northern Alberta Print-Artists, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Akimbo Hit List, Akimblog @ Akimbo.ca
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2022
Artist Talk for Lisa Claypool’s History of Art, Design, and Visual Culture Class, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Artist Talk for Anna Hawkins’ Media Arts Class,
MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton AM with Mark Connolly, CBC Radio
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BMO 1st Art! 2021 Catalogue, Bank of Montreal