yen yu lien • CV
ceramic artist & graphic designer
e2yendesign@gmail.com
www.yenyulien.com
instagram @craftlajoie
EDUCATION
2024 - 2025
Post-Bacc Special Student in Ceramics
New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, Alfred, New York
2018 - 2024
Studio Art at Ceramics (IP)
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
(Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society)
(Member of Honor Society & Scholastic Excellence Award - 2 years)
2018
Associated Degree in Graphic Design
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
1995
College Degrees in International Trade Business
China University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 - Present
Ceramic Artist
Yen Design + Art, Austin, Texas
2025
Internship of Ceramics Department (June - August)
Alfred University, Alfred, New York
2018 - 2024
Bilingual Art Instructor & Graphic Designer
Yen Design + Art, Austin, Texas
2023
Student Residency Program in Ceramics
Austin Community college Ceramics Department/TAG Gallery, Austin, Texas
2020 - 2023.
Design &Social Media Marketing Team Assistant
Studio Dzo, Austin, Texas
2019 - 2020
Graphic Designer Internship
Minuteman Press Pflugerville, Pflugerville, Texas
2019
Graphic Designer Internship
Mighty Citizen, Austin, Texas
2016 - 2020
Art Instructor
Art Center of Williamson County, Round Rock, Texas
1996 - 1999
International Sales Department Assistant
Zylux Acoustic Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
SELECTED FOUR-PERSON & AWARD EXHIBITIONS
2025
OFF SEASON Exhibitions (Aug-Sept)
Turner Gallery at Alfred University, Alfred, New York
2025
YEN and I BEN and I (May)
Group Exhibition with Benjamin Deutsch
Cohen Gallery, Alfred, New York
2023
Mushroom Rattle Teapot Family
Cloud Tree Studio & Gallery Summer Show, Austin, Texas
2023
Visceral & Vibrant Art Exhibition
Group Exhibition with Deborah Gruber, Stacia Lake, and Diana Sexton
Austin Community College TAG Gallery, Austin, Texas
2018
Drawing Exhibition
Dr. House | Graphite Drawing Category
Sea Shell | Colored Pencil Category
Round Rock Arts, Round Rock, Texas
2018
"image 2018" Exhibition
Waterfall | Abstraction in Acrylic Painting
Texas State University + Round Rock Arts, Round Rock, Texas
2008
Capital Confectioners Cake & Sugar Art Show & Competition
Wedding Tiered Cake & Handmade Flower
- 1st Place & Best of Adult Advance Division, Austin, Texas
2006
Capital Confectioners Cake & Sugar Art Show & Competition
- 1st Place & Best of Adult Intermediate Division, Austin, Texas
2006
Oklahoma Sugar Art Show
Baby Shower Cake Party
- 1st Place at Adult Advance Tiered Cake and Handmade Animal Characters, OSAS, Oklahoma
Wedding Characters with Flower Bouquet
- 1st Place at Special Tech Not On The Cake & Best of Adult Advance Division, OSAS, Oklahoma
STUDENT AWARD EXHIBITIONS
2023
The 47th Annual Student Art Exhibition
Poppies Butter Dish Set - 1st Place in Ceramics
Twin Souls Sculptures - TASA Artovation Student Juried Online Exhibition
Austin Community College TAG Gallery, Austin, Texas
2022
2022 Juried Student Art Exhibition
Dancing Rice Rattles - Ceramics
Austin Community College Gallery 4000, Austin, Texas
2021
The 45th Annual Student Art Exhibition
The Spirit of "Sei" - Chancellor's Award & 2nd Place in Ceramics
Harmony (Wa) Kyushu Teapot Set - 2nd Place in Ceramics
Nostalgia Kung Fu Teapot Set
Austin Community College TAG Gallery, Austin, Texas
STUDY WORKSHOPS
2024
Artist Visit & Casting Workshop with Professor Brooks Oliver
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
(Event Coordinator & Participant)
The Art and Science of Glaze Chemistry (June)
Pots With Personality with Chris Alveshere (June)
Hand Turned Ceramics : Pinch Pots with Paul Briggs (July)
Alfred University, Alfred, New York
Online Workshop : Mid-Range Glaze with Matt Katz @ Ceramic Materials Workshop
2023
Wood-Firing Workshop with Professor Matt Kelleher
Alfred University, Alfred, New York
Online Workshop : Throwing, Alternating, and Glazing with Artist Martha Grover
Online Learning : Underglazes with French Artist Lauren Kearns
2022
Surface Design Workshop with Artist Renee LoPresti
Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
(Event Coordinator & Participant)
Online Workshop : The Ceramics Congress Australia
Online Workshop : Throwing and Terra Sigillata with Artist Veronica Watkins
Online Workshop : Teapot and Surface Deco with Artist Sarah Anderson
Online Workshop : Figure Sculpture with Artist Cristina Cordova
PUBLICATION
2024
"Sculptures", 2025 ICAN Calendar
International Ceramic Artist Network
2023
"Flora & Fauna", 2024 Calendar in May
International Ceramic Artist Network
2023
"Meet Yen Yu Lien" in December
CanvasRebel - Stories & Insights
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
2025
Summer Intern Exhibition Co-Leader with Summer Aquino
Alfred University, Alfred, New York
2022 - 2024
ACC Clay Club President
Student Life organization, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
2023
PTA Reflection Program Judge Team
RRISD Council Level, Round Rock, Texas
2021 - 2023
Teacher Assistant & Welcome/Checking-In Team
Design Range / AIGA, Austin, Texas
2021 - 2023
PTA Reflection Program - Visual Art Judge Team
Brushy Creek Elementary PTA, Round Rock, Texas
2021 - 2022
ACC Clay Club Vice President
Student Life Organization, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
2017 - 2023
Chaperon Team & Prep Assistant
Westwood High School Band, Austin, Texas
2010 - 2021
Library Book Organizer & Assistant, Book Sale Event Assistant
Brushy Creek Elementary, Round Rock, Texas
2016 - 2017
New Bilingual Student Mentoring
Brushy Creek Elementary, Round Rock, Texas
2012 - 2013
PTA Reflection Program Team
Brushy Creek Elementary PTA, Round Rock, Texas