Wanlin Li
Education
- Bachelor of Architecture, Kunming University of Science and Technology, China
- Postgraduate Certificate of Interactive Media Management, Sheridan College, Canada
Specialization
Digital Art, Experiential Design, Concept Development
Biography
After six years working as an architect in Shanghai, Wanlin relocated to Toronto following the COVID-19 pandemic and began her journey as a digital artist and designer. She trained as a UX designer, interactive developer, and front-end developer at Sheridan, where her passion for digital art expression was ignited.
Wanlin explores digital media and programming tools to convey themes of self-awareness and gender dynamics on social media, as well as the effects of non-native language diversity in cross-cultural communication. Drawing from her architectural background, she compares digital spatial perception with traditional architectural spaces, expressing these ideas through digital art. Humor plays a key role in her work, sparking light yet meaningful ( fun) dialogue with her audience.
She views digital interactive products as the ""smallest unit of revolution,"" using her art to address and reflect on … whatever.
Why Digital Media?
I want to read more, explore my areas of interest in a more academic way, and deepen my understanding of these topics. This program offers a supportive, interdisciplinary environment that pushes me beyond my comfort zone, encouraging me to think across boundaries and explore new possibilities. I also want to create something tactile in a collaborative and supportive setting.
Links
Website: www.wanwancoolgirl.com/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/wanlinl/
Instagram: @wanwancoolgirl