Artist bio

Yoyo Hu

/ FINE ARTist /

Yoyo, a Chinese-born sculptor and installation artist, employs new technologies like 3D printing, traditional sculpting, and ceramic techniques to bring her artistic expressions to life.

Central themes in Yoyo's creations revolve around homesickness, the pursuit of meaning in life, and the passage of time. Her personal experiences and cultural background profoundly shape and influence her artwork, lending it a mature and authentic quality.

In the early stages of her artistic journey, Yoyo predominantly focused on creating figurative works inspired by Chinese historical art and stories. However, she has since embarked on a transformative shift from figurative sculpture to sculptural installations.

Rather than abandoning the characters and narratives in her mind, Yoyo now embraces and incorporates them into her installations. Her current artistic presentations stand as majestic and evocative expressions of her culture, captivating viewers with their richness and depth.

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Upcoming exhibits

  • Forming FunctionCeramics with a Purpose June 21–August 17, 2025

    Palo Alto Art Center

    1313 Newell Road

    Palo Alto, CA 94303

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    From the daily rituals of shared meals to the

    grandest celebrations, food and functional ceramics

    weave the fabric of the human experience. These

    objects become a powerful expression of cultural

    heritage and personal identity. Each piece tells a

    story—family traditions passed through generations

    and innovations born from necessity and creativity.

    We find that food does more than fill our plates—it

    fills our need for belonging, understanding, and

    shared experience. It brings us together across

    differences, sparking conversations and fostering

    community. Juried by Beth Ann Gerstein, Executive

    Director of the American Museum of Ceramic Art

    (AMOCA), this exhibition will explore the artistry of

    functional ceramics and its power to nourish both

    body and spirit, building bridges of understanding

    through the universal language of shared meals.

    ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS

    Friday Night at the Art Center

    Friday, June 20, 6–8 p.m.

    Celebrate Forming Function with the artists and

    the community! Enjoy hands-on art activities and

    a cash bar provided by the Palo Alto Art Center

    Foundation. PAACF members join early at 5 p.m.

    for a walkthrough with juror Beth Ann Gerstein.

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  • Yoyo Hu Artist Solo Show

    Solo Exhibition at John Natsoulas Gallery

    521 1st St, Davis, CA 95616


    September 1 – September 30, 2025

    John Natsoulas Gallery is proud to present Artist Yoyo Hu, a solo exhibition by Chinese-born sculptor and installation artist Yoyo Hu. Known for her innovative fusion of traditional ceramic techniques, sculpting, and 3D printing, Yoyo’s work explores themes of homesickness, the passage of time, and the search for meaning—deeply influenced by her personal experiences and cultural heritage.

    In this exhibition, Yoyo takes viewers on a journey through her artistic evolution, from figurative sculptures rooted in Chinese historical narratives to immersive sculptural installations that blend past and present, tradition and technology. Her intricate forms and evocative storytelling create an emotional landscape, inviting audiences to reflect on their own notions of home, belonging, and time.

    Join us in experiencing Yoyo Hu’s latest body of work—where memory, material, and imagination converge into powerful visual narratives.

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