
LIN XU 徐琳
EDUCATION
2019 ~ 2024 B.Sc. (Biological Science) Brandon University, MB, Canada
2001 ~ 2003 M.F.A (Ceramics) Washington State University, WA, USA
1998 ~ 2000 B.V.A (Bachelor of Visual Arts) The University of Sydney, Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney, Australia
1992 ~ 1993 Certificate in Art History China Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China
1988 ~ 1992 B.Sc. (Engineering) Jilin University, Jilin, China
EMPLOYMENT
2004~ Current Associate Professor Visual and Aboriginal Art Department, Brandon University, Canada
2003~ 2004 Adjunct Professor in Ceramics (Sabbatical Replacement)
2002 ~ 2003 Instructor (Ceramics and Drawing), Teaching Assistant (Ceramics, 3-D Design, and Art History) Fine Arts Department, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
1997~ 1998 Artistic Director Vision & Value Advertising Beijing China
1996~ 1997 Graphic Designer J. Walter Thompson Marketing and Advertising Beijing China
1992~ 1995 Engineer and Designer (packaging design) Legend Beauty Products Ltd. Beijing China
AWARDS AND GRANTS
2017 Canada Council for the Arts – Art Abroad (Residencies)
2014/15 Manitoba Arts Council Grant- Travel and Professional Development Grant
2010/11 Canada Council for the Arts – Assistance to Visual Artists / Project Grant
Manitoba Arts Council Grant- Creation/Production Grants in the Visual Arts (A)
2009 Merit Award, Feats of Clay XXII 2009, Lincoln, CA USA
The Brandon University Research Committee Grant– Brandon University, MB,
Honourable Mention Award, Art Needs Exhibition, Scarborough, ON
2008 The Order of Felis Rufus Award – Brandon University, Brandon, MB, Canada
2006 Manitoba Arts Council Grant- Creation/Production Grants in the Visual Arts (B)
2006 First Place Award, What Is A Cup (an international juried exhibition), Oakland, CA
2003 Outstanding Woman in Graduate Studies at the Master’s Level
Association for Faculty Women, Washington State University, USA
The International Merit Scholarship 2000, The University of Sydney, Australia
RESIDENCIES
2017 The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Koka City Shiga Pref., Japan
2010 A.I.R Vallauris, France
2006 The Medalta International Artists in Residence Program, Medicine Hat, AB
COMMISSIONS
2014 L'Attitude Gallery & South Cove Community Health Centre, Quincy, MA, USA
COLLECTIONS
2014/2017 The Department of Foreign Affairs, London Embassy (Canada House)
2009 Canada Art Council – Canada Art Bank