Xinyi Tian

Xinyi Tian is a Chinese artist who currently base in Vancouver, Canada. She specializes in 2D animation, character design, and illustration, and holds a BFA in Experimental Animation from OCAD University (2025).

Xinyi’s work focuses on expressing emotions, character movement, and abstract morphing through vibrant colors, multimedia techniques, and simple yet striking designs. She often works with digital animations, puppet stop-motion and cut-paper animation to bring imaginative worlds to life.

Her artistic goal is to collaborate with other creatives on animation projects exploring themes of time, space, fantasy, and personal growth. Looking ahead, She hopes to deepen her exploration of narrative animation and experiment with interactive digital media to uncover new ways of blending storytelling with experimental techniques.

EXHIBITION > Learning to Be Here

January 15, 2026 - February 26, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 15th, 2026 from 6pm-9pm Curatorial Talkback: Thursday, January 15th, 2026 from 6:30pm-7pm Please RSVP here. Learning to Be Here is an exhibition of five looping films by Anika Iyer, Dee Dee Decay, Hala Alsalman, Wang Zi, and Xinyi Tian. Embodiment within a decentralized lens → theseFind out more