ABOUT THE ARTIST
Olivia Zeng is a fine artist and illustrator based in Vancouver, British Columbia, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Her practice includes oil, acrylic, and watercolour painting, as well as drawing. She is a director of the Canadian and American Drawing Artists Association. Olivia is also a director, board member at large for the Vancouver International Children's Festival.
She has been awarded with many major awards in both artistic and academic fields. Her achievements include first place in the Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day National Poster Contest, the Governor General Academic Medal, and Top Artist in the District.
Olivia's artistic style often includes a blend of traditional technique and modern fluidity. With her Chinese-Canadian identity in mind, she aims to create a lyrical visual dialogue about what it means to embrace and be inspired by cultural heritage when expressing personal and societal concerns. Her works often maintain a delicate balance between realism and abstraction, and showcase a vivid palette of hues and tones.
EXHIBITIONS
2020 - The Show
Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Vancouver, BC
2019 - Vancouver Arts Carnival "Splendour of Canada" Paintings Exhibition
International Arts Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2019 - Father and Daughter: Art Gallery Exhibit & Live Painting
LeSoleil Fine Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2018 - The Figure and the Body
ECU Landing Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2018 - Chinese New Year of the Dog 2018 Arts Festival
International Arts Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2017 - "Beautiful Canada" National Crossing Boundaries Art Exhibition
International Arts Gallery, Vancouver BC
2017 - Foundation Show
ECU Concourse Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2016 - Remembrance
Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, ON
Parliament Hill, Ottawa, ON
2016 - Emerging Talent 19
Art Gallery at Evergreen, Coquitlam, BC
2016 - District 43 Art Exhibition
Coquitlam Centre, Coquitlam, BC
2012 to 2015 - Howe Street Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2011 to 2013 - Omega Custom Framing and Gallery, Vancouver, BC
2010 to 2011 - Gallery 88 Arts, Vancouver, BC
AWARDS
2019 - 2nd Runner-up for Best Demonstration of Skills from Canada Chinese Arts Bridge Association
2018 - Best Work on Board or Canvas for Precious from International Arts Gallery
2018 - People's Choice Award for Precious from International Arts Gallery
2016 - Governor General Academic Medal
2016 - 1st Place Nationally for Senior Colour Poster in the Royal Canadian Legion Poster Contest
2016 - 1st Place Provincially for Senior B&W Poster in the Royal Canadian Legion Poster Contest
2016 - Top Artist Overall at the SD43 District Art Exhibition
2016 - Emerging Talent 19 Viewer's Choice Award for Harvest Dance
2014 - 1st Place in OPUS Outdoor Painting Contest
REPRESENTATION
2020 to Present - Vancouver Fine Art Gallery
SEE ALSO:
Canadian and American Drawing Artists Association
