Christina Yao is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Calgary, focusing on photography, sculpture, video, installation, and curation. Born and raised in China, she has lived and worked in various countries, including the U.S., Colombia, and Canada, which have significantly influenced her creative practice. She recently completed her BDes in Photography (with Distinction) at the Alberta University of the Arts, where she was the recent recipient of the Teatro Group Travel Scholarship and The M. James and Elsie Mathieson Scholarship. Her works have been exhibited at Contemporary Calgary, The Marion Nicoll Gallery, TRUCK Contemporary Art, cSPACE, The Bows, and Arts Commons. She is also a finalist of the LensCulture Portrait Awards 2024 and exhibited her work in the Emerging Photographers Showcase at Exposure, Alberta Photo Festival 2024. Additionally, she curated a group exhibition featuring three BIPOC female artists at The New Gallery.
