Lin Ji (b. 1995) also known as Webson Ji, is a New York-based Chinese multimedia artist. He holds an M.A. degree in Sculpture from Savannah College of Art and Design and a B.A. degree in Public Art from China Academy of Art. Webson Ji is a member of the International Sculpture Center, a member of the New England Sculptors Association and an associate member of the National Sculpture Society.
The exploration of the essence of materiality is the driving force throughout Ji's artistic career. His background as a competitive swimmer during his youth contributes to his perspective on the nature and movement of water. As such, Ji’s practice focuses on the presentation of this substance, combining it with various industrial materials to present the viewer with a unique interpretation of his meditation.
Webson Ji's works have been widely exhibited nationally and internationally. His most recent solo exhibition was held at the Blanc Gallery in Manhattan, NY 2019. Other exhibitions include solo exhibitions at Besharat Museum Gallery, Atlanta 2019; Garcia Wilburn Gallery, Atlanta 2018, as well as group shows at the Oculus World Trade Center, Manhattan NY; Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn NY; La Mama La Galleria, Manhattan NY; Novado Gallery, Jersey City NJ; BINNAR Art Festival, Portugal; Loosenart Gallery, Rome Italy; CICA Museum, Gyeonggi-do South Korea; Gustein Gallery, Savannah GA; Yonsei University, Soul South Korea; Z-Art Center, Shanghai China. In July 2018, Webson was honored as the Best Young Artist of the Year of 2018 GAMMA Young Artist Competition in Tokyo, Japan, out of 226 participants from over 26 different countries.
Education
2017-2019 M.A. in Sculpture, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, USA
2013-2017 B.A. in Public Art, China Academy of Art, Shanghai, China
Solo Exhibition
2019 Mirage - Hope and Fake Hope, theBlanc Gallery, Manhattan, NY, USA
2019 Black Water, Besharat Museum Gallery, Atlanta, GA, USA
2018 Dive In, Garcia Wilburn Gallery, Atlanta, GA, USA
Selected Group Show
2020
Still Life Alternative Exposures International Group Exhibition, Millepiani, Rome, Italy
2019
Open Art 2019 Virtual Exhibition, Curat10n, Immersive Innovation
BINNAR Art Festival, Gallery Soledade Malvar, Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
Artfirst International Juried Art Exhibition, Novado Gallery, Jersey City, NJ, USA
First Fall Salon Show, Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY, USA
"Youth #5" International Exhibition, CICA Museum, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
When Black Swallows Red Group Exhibition, La Mama La Galleria, New York, NY, USA
Noteworthy - "Water" 2019 Show, Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, USA
3rd Annual Black & White Art Exhibition, Fusion Art Online Gallery, USA
Here There - 2019 New Year Exhibition, Oculus World Trade Center, New York, NY, USA
2018
Small Work Exhibition, Gutstein Gallery, Savannah, GA
International Invited Exhibition, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
SCAD Open Studio Nights, Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA, USA
Patterns Art Exhibition - 3D Art Category, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
H2O (July 2018) Art Exhibition, J. Mane Gallery, USA
2017
China Academy of Art Graduation Exhibition, Z-Art Center, Shanghai, China
2016
Immortal BaoSteel Themed Art Exhibition of Nationwide Art Colleges and Academies, Shanghai, China
ACG Find the Beauty in Life Shanghai Themed Photograph Exhibition, Shanghai, China
Awards
2018 Best Young Artist of the Year, 2018 GAMMA Young Artist Competition, Tokyo, Japan
2018 First Price - H2O (July 2018) Art Exhibition, J. Mane Gallery, USA
2018 3rd Place - 3D Art Category, Patterns Art Exhibition, Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, USA
2017 Savannah College of Art and Design Academic Honors Graduate Scholarship
2014 China Academy of Art Scholarship, Third Prize
Related Experience
Aug 2019 - Present Production Assistant, David Stark Design and Production, Brooklyn, NY
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 Artist Assistant, German Artist Kathrin Robenort, Shanghai, China
Jul 2014 - Oct 2016 Art Instructor, Shanghai JPS Art & Culture Center, Shanghai, China
Apr 2016 - Jun 2016 Public Art Project Intern, Shanghai Geya Architecture Design Corporation, Shanghai, China
Jul 2014 Volunteer Assistant, Chinese Artist Cai Guoqiang, Nine Waves, Power Station of Art, Shanghai, China
Jun 2014 Volunteer Assistant, Singaporean Artist Lingna Chen, Shanghai Himalayas Museum, Shanghai, China
Feb 2014 - Jun 2014 Art Instructor, Shanghai Links International Golf Community, Shanghai, China
Recognitions
2019 Artfirst Artist Talk, Novado Gallery, Jersey City, NJ, USA
2019 Editor’s Pick, Artist presented by Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, Artmajeur Website
2018 Juried Judge, In Full Bloom 2018 Art Exhibition, J.Mane Gallery, USA
2016 Seminar Member, Puyu Summer National Academy Sculpting Skills Seminar, Shanghai, China
Publications
Planet China Vol. 8, Page48 - 55, February 2020
Artists' Directory, Aesthetica Magazine, Issue 91, page157, October/ November 2019
艺术家吉麟个展Mirage开幕, The China Press, Sept 21, 2019
Distinguished Artist, ArtAscent V39 Water October 2019 Page 57
Interviewed by China Underground, Art Story from Webson Ji, August 16, 2019
Average Art 36 (July), UK, July 15, 2019
Distinguished Artist, ArtAscent V37 Abstract June 2019, Page 24-25
Interviewed by VoyageATL, Local Story, April 17, 2019
感受黑水的净化—艺术家吉麟个展《Black Water》在亚特兰大开幕, Chinaweekly, April 28, 2019
艺术家吉麟《Black Water》亚特兰大开幕, Tencent, April 29, 2019
漫步水景，轻拂痕迹 ——纽约艺术展「此彼」获奖作品《痕迹Trace》, International Daily News, March 6th, 2019
ACCESS - Cultural Platform, Special Issue 2018, Page 25-31, ISSN 2383-6644
Professional Organizations
Associate Member, National Sculpture Society
Member, International Sculpture Center
Member, New England Sculptors Association
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