Biography
BiJian was born in Beijing, China. He learned paper folding and cutting from his
grandmother. Today, BiJian still creates cutting-edge paper sculpture to carry on the
tradition, but his media have expanded to metal, polymer, wood, and other materials.
BiJian explores aesthetic and physical properties of various materials, integrates
alternative sculptural techniques into his artistry, transforms 2D static material into 3D
kinetic sculptures. His kinetic sculptures interact with surrounding environment,
energize the space, represent an evolution in space and time.
BiJian studied in China, Japan, and USA, earned his BS and MS in Mathematics,
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. He continues to expand his knowledge in material
science and advance his spatial and temporal sense in sculpting. By day, he is a
biotech engineer; by night, he sculpts at home in Camarillo, California.
BiJian has exhibited internationally and earned numerous awards. He exhibited in his
home town for 2008 Beijing Olympics. His artwork is featured in McDonald's
advertisement. His local recognition includes the featured artist of 2009 Ventura
Artwalk and a public arts at Museum of Ventura County.
grandmother. Today, BiJian still creates cutting-edge paper sculpture to carry on the
tradition, but his media have expanded to metal, polymer, wood, and other materials.
BiJian explores aesthetic and physical properties of various materials, integrates
alternative sculptural techniques into his artistry, transforms 2D static material into 3D
kinetic sculptures. His kinetic sculptures interact with surrounding environment,
energize the space, represent an evolution in space and time.
BiJian studied in China, Japan, and USA, earned his BS and MS in Mathematics,
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. He continues to expand his knowledge in material
science and advance his spatial and temporal sense in sculpting. By day, he is a
biotech engineer; by night, he sculpts at home in Camarillo, California.
BiJian has exhibited internationally and earned numerous awards. He exhibited in his
home town for 2008 Beijing Olympics. His artwork is featured in McDonald's
advertisement. His local recognition includes the featured artist of 2009 Ventura
Artwalk and a public arts at Museum of Ventura County.
Composure - Stainless steel, 30”x30”x40”, 2009
