About
Xu, Xin is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in art jewelry. She grew up in Ningbo, China, studied in New York, now live in Seattle. Xu earned a Master's degree in Art and Art Education from Columbia University, with a Creative Tech Certification. She received a BFA in Jewelry Design and Art History from Pratt Institute. Her artistic language is deeply rooted in her cross-cultural and interdisciplinary educational background.
Xu has exhibited her work internationally, including solo exhibitions as part of NYC Jewelry Week. She has been featured in major art publications such as Artron Art. Her series "Intimate Experience" won the gold award at the 2024 (China) Zhejiang Province Arts and Crafts Exhibition. Additionally, she served as the art director of Brooklyn’s AAPI Heritage Month community art event, was a resident artist at Peters’ Valley School of Craft, and is a member of the Ningbo Arts and Crafts Association.
Inspiration
Xu, Xin believes in art's power to heal. Her ongoing series "Intimate Experience: Healing" uses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to share narratives of self-healing and self-discovery because of its healing effects, and as it connects Xu and her family, particularly her mother who is a doctor practcing TCM.
Xu also interrogates the definition of jewelry, placing special emphasis on the wearer's interaction. Her art jewelry transcends mere personal adornment; it provoke conversation and critical thinking by marrying artistic expression with wearability.
Beyond her commitment to art making, She takes an active role in curating and participating in community art events, culturally oriented art projects, and exhibitions. Her aspiration is to use art as a tool to facilitate cultural identity development and foster meaningful connections between diverse communities.
Educator
Xu’s experimentation with new media and forms is also mirrored in her pedagogical approach. She has designed immersive storytelling applications for children using Augmented Reality (AR), conceived interdisciplinary art curricula that intertwine creative computation with art, and developed museum-based interactive lessons. These initiatives reflect her firm belief in the significance of nurturing children's artistic development and her advocacy for inquiry-based, student-centric learning.