Yuebin Gong

Yuebin Gong

ybg_gong@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.gongyuebin.com

 (916) 281-6295

   915 20th St., Sacramento, CA, 95811

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).

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