Title
Tenured Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor
Educational Background
2002: Graduated from Zhejiang Silk University (now Zhejiang Sci-Tech University) with a bachelor’s degree in Dyeing and Weaving Art Design
2006: Graduated from the Department of Textile and Fashion Design, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University with a Master’s degree in Dyeing and Weaving Art Design
2015: Graduated from the Department of Textile and Fashion Design, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University with a doctoral degree in Dyeing and Weaving Art Design
Work Experience:
09/2002-09/2003: Shanghai Metersbonwe Fashion & Accessories Co., Ltd. Textile Designer
10/2003-07/2004: Handan branch of Guangdong Decoration Co., Ltd., Interior Decoration Designer
07/2006-present: Department of Textile and Fashion Design, Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, Teacher
Social Services
Director of China Fashion & Color Association
Think Tank Expert of the Guizhou Jinxiu Plan
Member of the Patchwork Art and Design Education Professional Committee of China Textile and Apparel Education Society
Member of the Patchwork Design and Color Committee of China Fashion & Color Association
Member of the Color Education Committee of China Fashion & Color Association
Academic Claims
I focus on the research of traditional dyeing and weaving crafts and textile design and conduct systematic and in-depth research on the history, development, inheritance, and application of traditional dyeing and weaving crafts. During the research, I put forward the viewpoint that “traditional crafts should be integrated into daily life, and design applications should drive the inheritance of crafts”, promoting the combination of traditional dyeing and weaving crafts with contemporary life through design practices. In addition, I integrate such a concept into the teaching process. I have mentored students to complete course design works that have achieved outstanding results in professional competitions on multiple occasions. I incorporate my research direction into my work and promote the inheritance and innovation of traditional dyeing and weaving crafts through design practices. I use traditional dyeing and weaving crafts as the medium to create works, many of which have been featured in numerous national and international art exhibitions. The Charm of Mountains and Rivers (a total of 5 pieces), a serial work of mine, is now a permanent collection of China National Silk Museum. In the past 10 years, I have published a total of 21 papers and 13 works, and my fiber art works have been featured in 27 important exhibitions at home and abroad. I participated in one youth education project under the 12th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development, won one youth creation project of China National Arts Fund in 2017, undertook one independent research project at Tsinghua University, led one teaching reform project at Tsinghua University, participated in one key project of Tsinghua University Laboratory Innovation Fund, and participated in one teaching reform project at Tsinghua University. In terms of teaching, I have organically combined traditional crafts with modern design and introduced advanced equipment into the laboratory. By constantly experimenting in my teaching, I aim to improve the curriculum structure of the discipline of dyeing and weaving. When it comes to social work, I’ve been active in judging professional competitions on and off campus. I also serve as a member of the Patchwork Art and Design Education Professional Committee of China Textile and Apparel Education Society, a member of the Patchwork Art and Design Education Professional Committee of China Textile and Apparel Education Society, and a Think Tank Expert of the Guizhou Jinxiu Plan.
Theoretical Research
08/2020: Completed the compilation of the Textbook on Chinese Patchwork Art by China Fashion & Color Association
10/2018: Published by Tsinghua University Press under the title Bead Embroidery Design
09/2017: Published under the title “Inheritance and Innovation: Teaching Practice and Reflection in Bead Embroidery Art Design” in the Proceedings of the First Forum of Revitalizing Traditional Handicrafts of China Embroidery
02/2017: Published under the title “The Inspiration of Felt Pattern in Xinjiang on Modern Felt Art” in issue 1, 2017, of Art Work
04/2016: Published under the title “The Versatile Highlights - On the Charm of Bead Embroidery” by China Architecture & Building Press in the Proceedings of the 2016 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar (ISBN 978-7-112-19208-3, page 231)
10/2016: Published under the title “An Analysis of the Artistic Charm and Inheritance Innovation of Bead Embroidery” in issue 5, 2016, of Art Work (page 88)
07/2015: Published under the title “Curly and Elegant - A Study on the Basic Forms of Ancient Chinese Curtains” in Art Panorama (pages 56-58)
06/2015: Published under the title “The Wisdom and Design Ideas of Creating Ancient Chinese Curtains” in issue 3, 2015, total Issue 193 of Meiyuan (page 86)
04/2014: Published under the title “The Practice and Exploration of Embroidery in Modern Teaching by China Architecture & Building Press” in the Proceedings of the 2014 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar (ISBN 978-7-112-16521-6, page 199)
03/2013: Published under the title “Current Situation and Trends of Functional Curtain Fabrics in Contemporary China by China Architecture & Building Press” in the Proceedings of the 2013 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar (ISBN 978-7-112-15183-7, page 262)
02/2013: Published under the title “Modern Embroidery Decorative Art” in Home Style China (ISSN 1995-5251, page 48)
03/2012: Published under the title “Black and White Charm - A Short Discourse on the Basis of Dyeing and Weaving Pattern Design” in Home Style China (ISSN 1995-5251, page 68)
03/2012: Published under the title “Contemporary Plant Dyeing and Ecological Society” by China Architecture & Building Press in the Proceedings of the 2012 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar (ISBN 978-7-112-14072-5, page 158)
03/2011: Published under the title “History of Felt Art - A Brief Analysis of Chinese Rolling Wool Fibers” by China Architecture & Building Press in the Proceedings of the 2011 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar (ISBN 978-7-112-12941-6, page 192)
05/2011: Published under the title “Dancing on Felt Pattern - A Short Discourse on Felt Pattern in Xinjiang” in the Proceedings of the 264th Doctoral Forum
12/2011: Published under the title “Black and White Charm - A Short Discourse on the Basis of Dyeing and Weaving Pattern Design” in Home Style China
03/2009: Published under the title “Humanized Design of Modern Textiles” in the Proceedings of the 2009 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar
03/2009: Published under the title “Blue Calico in China” in Style Home Furnishings
12/2009: Published under the title “Carpet Design in Public Spaces” in Style Home Furnishings
04/2008: Published under the title “The ‘Wedding Dress’ for Modern Rooms” in the Proceedings of the 2008 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar
11/2007: Published Interior Textile Art, a design work, in Style Home Furnishings
04/2007: Published under the title “The Golden Age - A Short Discourse on the Development of Nasich during the Yuan Dynasty” in the Proceedings of the 2007 National Textile Design Competition and International Theoretical Seminar
04/2006: Had a paper titled “Inheritance and Innovation - A Discussion on the Design and Development of Chinese Silk Wedding Interior Textiles” included in the Proceedings of the 2005 Silk Product Design Seminar
02/2006: Published under the title “The Art of Survival - On Auspicious Patterns in China and Abroad” in ZHUANGSHI
2005: Published under the title “Review, Analysis, and Outlook - A Short Discourse on the Changes and Development of Chinese Wedding Interior Textiles” in the Proceedings of the 2005 China International Home Textile Development Forum
Exhibitions
12/2020: Works participated in From Lausanne to Beijing 2020 - International Fiber Art Biennale
12/2019: Works participated in Craft Innovation - Exhibition of Cultural Exchange Works in Kagoshima, Japan
04/2019: Works participated in the World Tour Exhibition of Contemporary Fiber Art in China - Chile Exhibition in Chile
08/2019: Works participated in the 2019 China International Fiber Art Exhibition in Shanghai
09/2019: Works participated in the 2019 Asian Fiber Art Exhibition in Malaysia
10/2019: Works participated in Creative Crafts - China Arts & Crafts Juried Competition in Xiamen
08/2018: Works participated in the 2018 China International Fiber Art Exhibition in China
10/2018: Works participated in From Lausanne to Beijing - 10th International Fiber Art Biennale in China
12/2018: Works participated in Brilliant - The 4th New Crafts International Emerging Artists Group Exhibition in Bengal
12/2018: Works participated in the 2018 Chaozhou International Embroidery Art Biennale in China
04/2017: Works participated in the 2017 International Anti-dyeing Art Exhibition in China
06/2017: Works participated in Unfolding Cloth and Connecting Lines - China & Japan Textile Art Exhibition in Japan
08/2017: Works participated in the 11th Asian Fiber Art Exhibition in Japan
08/2017: Works participated in the 2017 China International Fiber Art Exhibition in China
12/2017: Works participated in Vitality - The 3rd New Crafts International Emerging Artists Group Exhibition in China
12/2017: Works participated in To Craftsmanship - 2017 Fashion Review in Hangzhou, China
04/2016: Fiber works participated in the Faculty Work Exhibition for the Department’s 60th Anniversary in China
08/2016: Fiber works participated in the 2016 China International Fiber Art Exhibition in China
09/2016: Works on display at From Lausanne to Beijing - 9th International Fiber Art Biennale in China
10/2016: Works on display at the 10th International Shibori Symposium in Mexico
11/2016: Works participated in College Inheritance - Exhibition of the Tsinghua University Academy of Arts & Design
04/2015: Plant dyeing works participated in the 2015 International Printed Patten Exhibition in China
04/2015: Felt works participated in Creation · Ideal - Faculty Academic Work Exhibition of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (Design) in China
08/2015: Fiber works participated in the 2016 China International Fiber Art Exhibition in China
09/2015: Works on display at the 9th Cheongju International Craft Biennale in South Korea
04/2014: Works participated in the 2014 International Embroidery Art Exhibition
10/2014: Works participated in the 1st Nantong International Contemporary Craft Biennale
10/2014: Works participated in the International Ecological Fiber Art Exhibition
11/2014: Works participated in the 10th Asian Fiber Art Exhibition in Japan
04/2013: Weaving works participated in the 2013 International Weaving Art Exhibition in China
03/2012: Gardenia dyeing works participated in the 2012 International Plant Dyeing Art Exhibition in China
09/2012: Yam dyeing works participated in the T-stage display of the ISENDWEFT2012 (2012 International Natural Dyeing and Weaving Expo and Forum) in Malaysia
11/2012: Fiber works participated in the 9th ASIA FIBER ART(AFA) EXHIBITION & SYMPOSIUM (9th Asian Fiber Art Exhibition) in South Korea
04/2010: Fiber works participated in the 7th Asian Fiber Art Exhibition in China
09/2008: Wall hanging works participated in the 6th Asian Fiber Art Exhibition in Indonesia
08/2007: Fiber works participated in the 5th Asian Fiber Art Exhibition in Japan
Scientific Research
2019: Undertook the undergraduate teaching reform project at Tsinghua University
12/2017-12/2018: Participated in the research project of Chinese Chaozhou Embroidery
08/2017-10/2018: Undertook a youth creation project of China National Arts Fund and served as the project leader
06/2017: Participated in the compilation of the Textbook on Chinese Patchwork Art
09/2017: Participated in a teaching reform project at Tsinghua University
09/2016-10/2018: Participated in a key project of Tsinghua University Laboratory Innovation Fund
2015: Undertook a Basic Research Project for Young Teachers under the Tsinghua University Independent Research Program on the subject of Research on the Origin and Development of Chinese Bead Embroidery
2014: Participated in the Research on the Aesthetic Value of Traditional Chinese Handicraft Culture, a 2014 Youth Education Project under the 12th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development
2012: Participated in the Inheritance of Traditional Chinese Plant Dyeing Crafts, a key project of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Research and Protection Fund Sponsored by Seven, and the design of extended products at a later stage
2011: Participated in the Inheritance of Traditional Chinese Plant Dyeing Crafts, a key project of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Research and Protection Fund Sponsored by Seven
2010: Participated in the establishment of high-quality courses in the traditional arts of dyeing and weaving
2009: Participated in the planning and design of high-end products for Chifeng Great Wall Carpet Co., Ltd.
11/2008: Participated in the apparel design project of the National Grand Theater and guided students on printing, dyeing, embroidery, and other issues encountered during production
11/2007: Participated in the design of a series of carpets for the fourth and fifth conference rooms of the State Council
2007: Participated in the establishment of high-quality courses in the traditional arts of dyeing and weaving
2007: Participated in the compilation of the China Home Textile Culture Collection and was responsible for the content of the North China section
2006: Participated in the design of fiber wall hangings for the conference room of Jilin Provincial Government
2006: Participated in the design of a series of carpets for the conference hall of the State Council and was responsible for the carpet design of the first conference room
Teaching
Professor Zhang arranged the specific content of courses according to the development and curriculum needs of the discipline and actively constructed the curriculum structure. In recent years, she has researched and introduced the equipment required for courses, including semi-automatic sample loom, computerized embroidery machine, and hand quilting machine, mainly for Embroidery Design, Quilting, Weaving, Graduation Project, SRT and other courses. This improved the teaching system of the discipline and enriched the contents of the practical courses. Her current major teaching responsibilities include Embroidery Craft Foundation, Embroidery Design, Weaving, Visual Language I, Graduation Project, and Social Practice.
In teaching, she often thinks about how to guide students to combine traditional dyeing and weaving crafts with modern design. Through several years of teaching practice, she has formed the following teaching characteristics. The first is the research-based curriculum training model. The second is breaking through traditional material limitations. The third is to bring folk artists into the classroom, and the fourth is to use design applications to drive craft inheritance. Combined with years of teaching experience, she has published five teaching-related papers and a book titled Bead Embroidery Design, based on her scientific research and teaching. The book was published by Tsinghua University Press.
In recent years of teaching, she has mentored students to actively explore and boldly experiment with traditional crafts and modern design. Under her guidance, they took their works to various exhibitions and competitions and achieved excellent results. For example, in 2016 and 2017, they won multiple awards in the China International Fabric Creation, such as the Gold Award, the Special Award, and the Excellence Award. A total of one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals were awarded to them in the 2017 and 2018 China International Handicraft Art Competition. Besides, she directed undergraduate students to obtain Excellent Graduation Projects in 2017 and 2020 for their graduation projects. The coursework created by her students has been collected by the Academy of Arts & Design multiple times.
