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Ruby Leyi Yang: An Artistic Odyssey

Ruby Leyi Yang, an artist celebrated for her large-scale canvases rich with vibrant colors, dynamic shapes, and fragmented text, has been a transformative figure in contemporary art. Her relentless exploration of painting has evolved into a multimedia approach, allowing her to extend the spatial boundaries of painting into digital media, performance art, and neon installations. Deeply influenced by cubism and concrete poetry, Yang’s work emphasizes the deconstruction and reconstruction of forms and meanings, consistently pushing the envelope of artistic expression.

Joann B.C. Fay
4 min readJun 26, 2024

Early Life and Education

Ruby Leyi Yang’s artistic journey began with her formal education in fine arts. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2017, followed by a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the San Francisco Art Institute in 2020. These formative years were critical in shaping her artistic philosophy and practice, laying a strong foundation for her…

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Joann B.C. Fay
Joann B.C. Fay

Written by Joann B.C. Fay

I’m a writer based in L.A. I’d like to create a collection of portraits about inspiring artists / people‘s unique stories. get in touch -> joannbcfay@gmail.com

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