Rooted in a multigenerational artistic legacy, Sixth Former Evelyn has cultivated exceptional creative fluency through disciplined training since childhood. Her prodigious talent is evidenced in her achievement of Level 10 certifications in Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting (China Arts Education Association) at just 12 years old. More recently, she was named in the Forbes China Top 100 Young Artists list, has been selected as a Pearson Edexcel Featured Artist for her textile design, and has even featured in the prestigious Selin Art Magazine.
Her technical mastery spans classical and contemporary disciplines, refined through intensive study at the Malvern College Qingdao Art Academy. Proficient across diverse mediums – from acrylics to gouache – she demonstrates particular sophistication in textile arts, with skills in areas such as industrial knitting, draping and pattern drafting, screen printing and natural dye techniques, and mixed-media collage. Evelyn has actively pursued field research across cultural landmarks, which has further enriched her material lexicon with traditional craft techniques such as woodblock printing, bamboo weaving, and sutra transcription. This cross-cultural immersion informs her signature approach, blending heritage techniques with avant-garde experimentation.
Evelyn is also an Academic Prefect and complements her creative prowess with excellence in STEM subjects, winning Silver in a recent Mathematical Olympiad. Within the school community, Evelyn shows natural leadership skills as a member of Student Council and has helped initiate further enhancements to creative learning at MCQ, including curating the Malvern College Young Artists Biennale. Evelyn’s impressive contributions to the MCQ community and to creative learning make her an exciting young artist and an exceptional role model.