Bio
Li Yao (姚力) is a visual artist based in Chicago. Born in China and educated in the U.S., he trained as an illustrator before expanding into fine art and emerging technologies. Yao has exhibited internationally, including at TingDAO, the Altered Festival, The Wrong Biennale, and Ars Electronica. He has presented research at SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 and has taught virtual reality design at the University of Chicago and OF Course Shanghai. He holds an MFA in Art and Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2018) and a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2016).
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︎ studio.liyao@gmail.com
︎ @li_yao_studio
Li Yao (姚力) is a visual artist based in Chicago. Born in China and educated in the U.S., he trained as an illustrator before expanding into fine art and emerging technologies. Yao has exhibited internationally, including at TingDAO, the Altered Festival, The Wrong Biennale, and Ars Electronica. He has presented research at SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 and has taught virtual reality design at the University of Chicago and OF Course Shanghai. He holds an MFA in Art and Technology Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2018) and a BFA from the School of Visual Arts (2016).
Downloadable CV
Social
︎ studio.liyao@gmail.com
︎ @li_yao_studio
Now
[Solo Exhibition] Maldives @ Chinese American Museum of Chicago, March 8 - April 19, 2026. Private walk-through available for RSVP at https://calendly.com/studio-liyao/20-minutes-artist-circle
Booklets of the exhibited art work are on sale at the shop
You can stay updated about the latest progress of Maldives via my Substack newsletter:
Past
[Interview] VR/XR艺术家姚力：通过厕所设计、监狱设计、卫生理论来探讨日常科技对我们认知的现实所产生的影响 | OF小酒馆
[Interview] “Join the virtual quest for the perfect melon”, Chicago Reader’s interview on Perfect Melon project
[Solo Exhibition] Maldives @ Chinese American Museum of Chicago, March 8 - April 19, 2026. Private walk-through available for RSVP at https://calendly.com/studio-liyao/20-minutes-artist-circle
Booklets of the exhibited art work are on sale at the shop
You can stay updated about the latest progress of Maldives via my Substack newsletter:
Past
[Interview] VR/XR艺术家姚力：通过厕所设计、监狱设计、卫生理论来探讨日常科技对我们认知的现实所产生的影响 | OF小酒馆
[Interview] “Join the virtual quest for the perfect melon”, Chicago Reader’s interview on Perfect Melon project