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Mengqi Xu works in 2D and 3D art, including sculpture, jewelry, and photography. Her art pieces tell stories that connect with viewers on a personal level. She holds a BFA degree in Industrial Design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MFA in Sculpture from Penn State University. Mengqi's work often uses food culture as a metaphor for global issues and reflects her own cross-cultural identity. She invites audiences to engage with the narratives and struggles surrounding food, while questioning how food impacts human behavior. Her artistic journey includes notable exhibitions such as ‘The Food Eats Back’ at the Zoller Gallery and participation in international contemporary art exhibitions. Mengqi actively engages in academia, and her achievements include the nomination for the Harold F. Martin Graduate Assistant Outstanding Teaching Award and the Dedalus Foundation MFA Fellowship in Painting & Sculpture.
Penn State University • University Park, PA
Teaches courses related to art and sculpture, engages students in the exploration of cultural narratives through artistic practice.
GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.