CV

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SYAN HU

b. 1998 in Shanghai, China;


EDUCATION :

2024 - Present | Royal College of Art (RCA), London, UK

                            Master of Arts, Photography Major

2017 - 2021 | Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD, USA

                            Bachelor of Fine Arts, General Fine Art Major (GPA: 3.69/4.00)        
                              Photography & Graphic Design Minors


EXHIBITION :


2025.05.08 – 05.18 – “POSTULATION”, Group Exhibition, LumiNoir ART Gallery, 157 Regent's Park Road, NW1 8BB, London, UK.

2025.04.29 - 05.02 – “Ancestral Utopias”, SustainLab Exhibition, The Hangar space, Studio Building, Howie Street, SW11 4AN, London, UK.
A group exhibition exploring ecological memory and future imaginaries. Curated by SustainLab.

2025.04.04 - “I N | V I S I B L E .「 見 え | な い 」”, MA Photography Exhibition, Side Studio, Dyson Building 3rd floor, Royal College of Art. Battersea Campus, 22 HOWE STREET, SW11 4AY, London, UK.

2025.03.13 - “UNFINISHED”, MA Photography Exhibition, Side Studio, Dyson Building 3rd floor, Royal College of Art. Battersea Campus, 22 HOWE STREET, SW11 4AY, London, UK.

2025.02.12 - “Open Crit”, MA Photography Exhibition, Bridge Studio, Dyson Building 3rd floor, Royal College of Art. Battersea Campus, 22 HOWE STREET, SW11 4AY, London, UK.

2020 - “THESIS SHOW”, Fine Art Exhibition,  Open to the Public, MICA Online Exhibition, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA.

2019 - “GFA Junior Independent”, Fine Art Exhibition, Lazarus Building, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA.



SELECTED PROGRAMMES & AWARDS :


2025.07.13 - 07.19 – Roche Continents 2025

Participant of the annual arts & science residency program held by Roche in collaboration with LUMA Arles. The program brings together 40 outstanding European students from science and art backgrounds to explore interdisciplinary innovation, ecological dialogue, and artistic research. Hoste at Domaine Le Sauvage and LUMA Arles Campus, Camargue, France.

https://www.roche.com/about/philanthropy/arts-and-culture/roche-continents/discover-the-programme



COMMERCIAL PROJECTS :


2021.08 - 2022.03 - Art/Concept Designer for GQ Sport December Cover (China)

Role: Art Director
Client: GQ Magazine China

Description: Created conceptual visuals and art direction for the virtual character cover of GQ Magazine, featuring Huang Jingyu. Collaborated with CG and fashion teams for a digitally produced cover.

Outcome: Published on the cover of GQ Magazine, recognized for innovative visual presentation.

Project Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW7j4iLLPC1/



2022.01 - 2022.02 - Visual Director for Bally x GQ Collaboration (Switzerland)

Role: Art Director
Client: Bally Switzerland Sales Ltd. and GQ Magazine

Description: Developed the visual concept and directed the photoshoot for the Bally x GQ Chinese New Year collaboration. Integrated Chinese cultural elements into modern fashion aesthetics, showcasing Bally’s luxury fashion line within a festive and elegant theme. Managed the entire visual direction, including concept creation, styling coordination, and photography execution. Collaborated with Bally’s creative team and GQ’s editorial team to ensure consistent brand messaging.

Outcome:Successfully executed a high-profile fashion collaboration, published in GQ Magazine, reinforcing Bally’s brand identity through culturally relevant and visually appealing content.

Project Link: https://www.ellechina.com/fashion/news/a38546968/bally-2022/

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