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.