Suyao Tian is an artist, designer and gallery owner residing in the twin cities, and adjunct faculty at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She began her studies in Music Education at Qinghai Normal University and Xiamen University in China. Following graduation, she began teaching Music Education as Assistant Professor at Guangdong Tianhe Technical Normal College in Guangzho, China.She later came to the US in 2011 where she began her studies in art and design. She started with her BA in Fine Art at the University of Central Arkansas. Afterward, she completed her MFA in Design and Branding Identity from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in 2017. Her paintings have been featured in numerous group and solo exhibitions, along with curating multiple group shows.
Suyao joined Grand Image in 2022.
Twincities, Minnesota
