Yuebin Gong

Gong Yuebin, born May 1, 1960 in Luo Yang, China.

Education:
-Masters coursework, Fine Art, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (1992)
-BFA, Fine Art, Luoyang University (1982)

Work Experience:
-Self-employed artist, owner, Gong Studio, Sacramento, CA (2009-present)
-Owner, Jinsun Advertising Co., LTD, Guangzhou, China (1998-2004)
-Art Editor, Guangzhou Radio and Television GZTV (1992-1998)
-Art Instructor, Art Department, Yanshi City College (1982-1989)

Solo and Group Exhibitions:
–Site 2801, California State Fair, Cal Expo, Fine Arts Exhibition, Sacramento, CA (July 2012)
–Site 2801, Crocker Art Museum, Historic Ballroom, Sacramento, CA (March 10-April 29, 2012)
–Life’s Crossroad, California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA (October 6-November 15 2011)
–Nations, Gong Studio, Sacramento, CA (July 2011)
–Life’s Crossroad, Peace Arch Park, Blaine, WA (May 2011)
–Life’s Crossroad and Black Hole, California State University Sacramento, CA (April 2011)
–Life’s Crossroad, Gong Studio, Sacramento, CA (July 2010)
-Solo retrospective exhibition, Guangzhou, China (1992)
–National Art Exhibition, HangZhou, China (1985)
–Ancient Capital Cities, a six-city art show tour across China (1984)
–Henan College Student and Young Artists Competition, China (1982)

Awards:
-Award of Excellence for Site 2801, California State Fair Fine Arts Exhibition, Sacramento, CA (July 2012)
-Multiple Awards, National Advertising Design Exhibition, Nan Jing, China (1998)
-First Prize, Henan College Student and Young Artists Competition, China (1982)

Collections:
-Ink painting acquired by Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, China (1992)
-Drawings acquired by Luoyang University, China (1982)

Professional Affiliations:
-Professor and Executive Officer Seminar Committee, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou (1998-2004)
-Guangzhou Art Design Association, Elected Member (1994-2004)
-Henan Province Artist Association, Elected Member (1982-1994)

Bibliography:
-Dalkey, Victoria. "Second Saturday Picks: Installation, New Works Are Highlights." The Sacramento Bee (9 July 2010), Ticket sec.: 10. Print.
-Kim, Gina. "Artist Finds Inspiration in Scenes of Desolation." The Sacramento Bee (7 July 2010), Our Region sec.: B1+. Print.
-Gong, Yuebin. "Charred Trees from Angora Fire Inspire Sacramento Artist." Narr. Dale Schornack. News 10 Weeknight Edition. ABC. KXTV, Sacramento. (8 July 2010). [Television Broadcast].
-Gong, Yuebin. “Life’s Crossroad Art Show.” Interview with Courtney Dempsey. CW 31 Good Day Sacramento. CBS. KOVR, Sacramento. (8 July 2010). [Television Broadcast].
-Turner, Melanie. “Second Saturday: Merchants Love Marketing Exposure, But Would Like More Sales.” Sacramento Business Journal. Business of the Arts sec.: 10. (17 Dec. 2010). Print.
-Alex Grotewohl. “Art exhibit on campus features abstract, large-scale installations” The State Hornet (27 July 2011), Ticket sec.: 10. Print.
-Kwan Fong Gallery. “Life’s Crossroad Installations.” California Lutheran University News (6 October 2011).
-Alicia Doyle. “Artist’s Work Features Blackened Tree Trunks” Ventura County Star (5 October 2011).
-Gong, Yuebin. To Be Memorized in the Future. Guangzhou, China: Guangzhou Radio and Television, 2000. Print.
-Gong, Yuebin. Life’s Crossroad. Sacramento: Gong Studio, 2010. Print. Gong, Yuebin. Gong: Site 2801. Crocker Art Museum: Sacramento, 2012. Print.
-Spencer Michaels. “Newly Cast Terra Cotta Warriors Look to More Peaceful Future in 2801.” National PBS News Hour [Television Broadcast]. Sacramento, CA. (April 2012).