ABOUT ZILLA FU
Artist Biography
Zilla, a first-generation Canadian Asian, returned to her hometown of Vancouver, BC, in 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Visual Arts from Emily Carr University in 2018 and a 3D Animation Diploma from BCIT in 2022. She is passionate about using both traditional and digital media to explore humanity and relationships in the modern world. Her artistic practice includes painting, sculpture, 3D animation, beading, and digital drawing.
Growing up with technology as an artist in today’s fast-paced culture, Zilla reflects on how we observe and respond to others. She addresses the pervasive anxiety and emptiness many feel—emotions tied to fears of not being good enough or fitting in. Through her work, she aims to resonate with her audience and inspire them.
You can find Zilla on various online platforms such as Patreon, Instagram, Line, as well as in select stores and galleries.
EDUCATION
2022 3D Modeling, Art and Animation, Diploma, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, BC, Canada
2018 Bachelor of Visual Arts, Emily Carr University of Art+ Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2015 Fine Art Diploma, North Island College, Comox Valley, BC, Canada
SOLO EXHIBITION
2019 “The Missing Piece,” Sunset Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2017 “Home Is Where My Heart Is,” Emily Carr University of Art+ Design, BC, Canada
2016 “Tension,” Emily Carr University of Art+ Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada
GROUP EXHIBITION
2023 “Your Art, Your Reflections,” Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, BC, Canada
2018 “The Show 2018,” Emily Carr University of Art+ Design, BC, Canada
“Light Spots,” Allergy Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2017 “Art Sale Show,” Emily Carr University of Art+ Design, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2015 “The Art Show,” North Island College, Comox Valley, BC, Canada
AWARD
2018 Mary Plumb Blade Award, Emily Carr, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Nudelman Collection Award, Emily Carr, Vancouver, BC, Canada
DIGITAL PUBLICATION
2020 Maeko and River-Instagram
2020 Maeko and River-Line Sticker
2017 “Confessions of a Shy Girl.” Hcreatives. June 2017.
PATREON
2021 https://www.patreon.com/maeko_river
COMMISSION
2019 Painting, Sine A Light Gala’s silent auction, ICONNBC, Canada (with artist Annie Chan)
2016 CITE Research Symposium Poster, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
COLLECTION
2018 Nudelman Collection, Vancouver, BC
2017 Private Collection, Hong Kong, China
Private Collection, Doncaster, UK
Private Collection, Burnaby, BC
2015 Private Collection, Comox Valley, BC
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017-18 Gallery Assistant, Libby Leshgold Gallery, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2016 Artist Assistant, Jeremy Hof Studio, Vancouver, BC, Canada
ARTS AND CULTURAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2020 After school art teacher, E2 Education Centre, Burnaby, Canada
2012-18 Summer school art teacher, Carits, Hong Kong