Artist Biography: OuYang Duan


OuYang Duan (b. 1993, China) is a digital artist and multimedia designer with a BA in Art Design from the School of Innovation at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art (GAFA, 2015) and an MSc in Innovative Multimedia Entertainment from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2024). Based in Hong Kong, her work spans interactive installations, VR, and AI-generated art, exploring the intersection of technology, culture, and human experience.

From 2016 to 2018, OuYang established herself as a freelance illustrator, crafting dark, stylized works that delved into human forms, abstract figures, and raw emotion. Her unique aesthetic secured her a coveted spot at the 2017 Singularity Plan Art Festival, a renowned showcase for emerging illustrators and comic artists in China. During this period, she collaborated with fashion brands like UARE (Frozen Pear Series), the NGO "For Blue," and the MIDI Music Festival, integrating art with cultural and social narratives through workshops and commercial commissions.

In 2019, OuYang joined V Studio, marking a shift toward parametric design and code-generated art for immersive installations. Collaborating with globally recognized artists such as Cyril Lancelin and Julius Horsthuis, she contributed to standout projects, including partnerships with the Chinese sci-fi IP Three-Body Problem and Japan’s teamLab. Her innovative installations, such as Tree of Life at the China Science and Technology Museum (2021) and the Shenzhen Airport Terminal Commercial Guidance System ​(2022), exemplify her ability to merge interactive new-media with public engagement.

Since 2022, OuYang has harnessed AI tools and extended reality (XR) to redefine artistic boundaries. She recently contributed to the PolyU-NVIDIA Joint Research Centre’s VR Cognitive Training Project (2025) as a Research Assistant, supporting experimental research in VR-based cognitive training. Her work has been showcased in exhibitions across London (FUTURE CAVE, 2023), Riyadh (Masaha Residency Showcase, 2024), and Shanghai (Beyond Gravity, 2022). Passionate about cultural preservation, she employs digital twin technologies and AI to reinterpret intangible heritage, creating resonantazón experiences for modern audiences.


Education

  • 2024 / 2025
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Design, Innovative Multimedia Entertainment (MSc)
  • 2011 / 2015
    Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art, School of Innovation, Lighting Art Design Studio (BA)

Professional Experience

  • 2025
    Research Assistant, PolyU-NVIDIA Joint Research Centre, VR Cognitive Training Project, Hong Kong
  • 2025
    1st Runner-up, Metaverse Contest 2024/25, Hong Kong PolyU Pao Yue-Kong Library i-Space, Hong Kong
  • 2025
    Participant, The AI-Powered Legacy - 48 Hours AI Filmmaking Competition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
  • 2025
    Exhibitor, PolyVerse - Culture and Art Tech Exhibition, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
  • 2024
    Exhibitor, Masaha Residency Showcase, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • 2023
    Group Show, FUTURE CAVE, Metre Squared Art Center, London, U.K.
  • 2022
    Immersive Sci-fi Experience, Beyond Gravity, AI PLAZA, Xuhui, Shanghai, China
  • 2022
    Public Art Installation, Shenzhen Airport Terminal Commercial Guidance System, Shenzhen, China
  • 2021
    Interactive Installation, Tree of Life, The China Science and Technology Museum, Beijing, China
  • 2021
    Participant, Glow Shenzhen Light Festival (as V Studio member), Shenzhen, China
  • 2018
    Collaborative Artist, NGO "For Blue" MIDI Music Festival, Dayun Arena, Shenzhen, China
  • 2018
    Collaborative Artist, Fashion Brand UARE Frozen Pear Series, Zhengjia Square, Guangzhou, China
  • 2017
    Artist, Singularity Plan, 1200bookshop Xicang, Guangzhou, China
  • 2015
    Exhibitor, Cantonese Breakfast - Guangdong Universities Industrial Design Competition Award-winning Exhibition, Guangdong, China
  • 2013
    Collaborative Artist, Run, Write, Shake!, Guangzhou Live 4 International Action Art Festival, Guangzhou, China

Art Residency

  • 2024
    Masaha Art Residency Cycle 7, Misk Art Institute, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


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