CLIENT
Versace, Sephora, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Madison Square Garden, New York Magazine, Fast Company, Infosys, Them Magazine, Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Medium, Refinery 29, Hypebae, 3X3 Magazine, Eater SF, School of Visual Arts, Link NYC, Builders Union, The Balance, Very Well, Dotdash, Babeland, Quell Skateboarding, Potluck Carry-In, Lost In The Sauce NYC, Chilldo Chengdu, Traveling with Hotel
About
Sisi Yu is a Brooklyn-based artist and illustrator whose work explores the convergence of the digital world and physical reality. Through a playful yet emotionally resonant lens, she navigates the intersections of technology, food culture, and personal storytelling. Originally from Yantai, China, Yu now calls New York City her second home. Her work has been featured by The New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, Sephora, and Versace, among others.
Contact her at sisiyu18@gmail.com
Follow her on Instagram @sisiseasee !
Education
2015—2019
The School of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
2020—2022
The School of Visual Arts
Master of Fine Arts Illustration as Visual Essay
Exhibition / features
2024
“Reimagining the Icon” Versace Artist Collaboration, Insyle Magazine China, The Art Journal
I Stood My Ground— Bronx Council on the Arts Longwood Gallery
2023
Post Human IV, Group Show – Brooklyn, New York
2022
7 Within – SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York
Sole – SVA Gramercy Gallery, New York
The Health Poster Project – SVA Gramercy Gallery, New York
2021
Melting – Pride Month Art Festival, Chilldo, China
Masters – Frost Gallery, New York
IKIRU – The Living Gallery, New York
2020
Monstrueux Posters – Paris, France
2019
NYC LINK Showcase – New York
NY Art Book Fair – MoMA PS1, New York
International Print Center NY (IPCNY) – New York
MOCCA Art Festival – New York
2018
Have and Have Nots – SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York
The Printed Image – SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York
Red Envelope Show – Grumpy Bert, Brooklyn, New York
Awards
American Illustration 41 Winner 2022
American Illustration 40 Winner 2021
3X3 Magazine International Illustration honorable merit 2021
3X3 Magazine International Illustration Show Bronze Medalist 2020
American Illustration 39 Winner 2020
American Illustration 38 Online Archive 2019
School of Visual Arts Chairman's Merit Award 2019