Heli Yang, born in Dalian, China, is a Sydney based illustration artist. Her artistic flare started from a young age, when she enjoyed expressing herself through drawing and crafting.
Heli received a double degree in art and design from UNSW in 2007. Her artworks are inspired by events in daily life which have touched her heart, events that can be a small thing, a person or a trip.
“Rabbits have very good memories. They are joyful and full of character, and no two rabbits are the same – just like my art and my experiences”, says Heli.
Selected Exhibition & Features
- “A New Life” – Sydney 2021
Solo Exhibition in Bankstown Arts Center
https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/arts-centre/archive/past-exhibitions/heli-yang-a-new-life - “A New Life” – Sydney 2020
Solo Exhibition in Australia – China Institute for Arts and Culture, Western Sydney University
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/iac/exhibitions2/exhibitions_2020/a_new_life_by_heli_yang - “Art by Design Twelve”
Selected Group Exhibition in Kinokuniya Wedge Gallery – Sydney 2019 - “100 Rabbits / 100 Nights”
Solo Exhibition in Long Time No Read Books – Shanghai 2019 - “Art by Design Eleven”
Selected Group Exhibition in Kinokuniya Wedge Gallery – Sydney 2018 - “I See You”
Selected Group Exhibition in In.cube8r Gallery – Melbourne 2018 - “The Rabbit Town”
First Solo Exhibition in Kinokuniya Wedge Gallery – Sydney 2014 - Illustration (Toothy Jack) shortlist
The Australia Qantm Create Design Awards 2012 – Desktop Magazine
Art Wonderland Studio
Heli is the founder of Art Wonderland Studio which initially started in 2016 with a vision to create an art space where students can discover their artistic potential in a professional studio environment.
Art Wonderland Studio has gained a reputation for providing quality tuition in a nurturing and relaxed environment for more than 200 students mainly from the Georges River area.
Awards
2026 Young Archie Award, Art Gallery of NSW
Alice Ke (The cheeky little smile)
Honourable mention: 13-15 year olds