Yanxiong Lin is an artist whose pieces bridge tradition and modernity, combining craftsmanship with a forward-thinking approach. He holds a BA in Product Design from the China Academy of Art and an MA in Design from Central Saint Martins, London, graduating with distinction.
Yanxiong’s creations, such as his renowned series "A Window To The Past," challenge the boundaries of time and culture through a unique material language, working primarily with China Natural Lacquer, Xuan paper, and Wood. His use of these traditional materials, combined with innovative forms, reflects a deep respect for craft heritage while envisioning new dimensions of art and craft.
In 2024, Yanxiong Lin became the cover of House & Garden Design 100.
Yanxiong’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at PAD London, Design Miami and Collect Art Fair, and is held in permanent collections like the SHAANXI OPERA HOUSE AND XI’AN CONCERT HALL. His pieces, including "LAST DANCE" and "BIRTH," have garnered global recognition for their meticulous craftsmanship and conceptual depth.
Now based between London and Shanghai, Yanxiong continues to explore the intersection of emotional experience and craftsmanship, redefining contemporary furniture and sculptural objects through a dialogue between past traditions and future possibilities.
Permanent Collections
2023 Permanent Art Collections, SHAANXI Opera House, Xi‘an, China
2023 Permanent Art Collections, XI'AN Concert Hall, Xi’an, China
Awards
2024 Cover of House & Garden Design 100
2024 Winner of The World of Interiors ‘loves’, Collect Art Fair 2024, Somerset House, London, United Kingdom
Exhibitions
2024.12 Design Miami 2024, Charles Burnand Gallery, Miami, United States
2024.10 PAD LONDON 2024, Charles Burnand Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2024.10 Minds in Matter: A Tactile Dialogue, Charles Burnand Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2024.09 Echoes of the Woods, AHEC (AMERICAN HARDWOOD EXPORT COUNCIL), China
2024.02 Collect Art Fair 2024, Charles Burnand Gallery, United Kingdom
2023.11 23rd China (Nan'an) Shuitou International Stone Expo and Stone Design Week, China Stone Association & Chin Chamber Or Commerce For Stone Industry & Nan’an Stone Association & Organizing Committee of China (Nan’an) Shurtou Internatiopal Stone Fair, Quanzhou, China
2023.06 EKA TIANWU 2023, DESIGN CHANGE MAKER, Shanghai, China
2023.06 FAD Connection & Magma Future Gallery, Montevideo, Uruguay
2023.06 Design Shanghai 2023, 10th Anniversary Edition, Shanghai, China
2023.05 KALEIDOSCOPE23, Tom Dixon Showroom, New York, United States
2022.09 The Futurists, London Design Festival 2022, Mint Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2022.12 Global Talent Of The Year 2022, The Times & The Sunday Times, London, United Kingdo
2022.06 Graduation Exhibition, Central Saint Martins, University Of The Arts London, London, United Kingdom
2017. 05 Rockbund Art Museum, Shanghai
2016.10 Designed product titled Series of “Fish Firewood” exhibited on Shanghai International Furniture Fair, Shanghai, China
2015.09 Pudong International Furniture Fair 2015, Shanghai, China