Since relocating to the USA, Yu has immersed herself in watercolor painting and has showcased her work in several art exhibitions. Notable exhibitions include the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) Membership Exhibition (2022), the CVAC Student & Faculty Exhibition (2023 & 2025), CVAC Winter Exhibition (2024), CVAC Figurative Exhibition (2025), and the 39th Annual CVAC Juried Exhibition (2024), where she received an honorable mention. Additionally, she participated in the Hudson Society of Artists (HSA) Spring Show (2024 &2025), HSA Holiday Art Show (2024), Hudson mArt (2025), and Art on Green (2025). Her artworks are also part of various national and international private collections.
Dr. Yu Liu (b. 1983, Kunming, China) is a watercolor artist based in Hudson, Ohio, USA. She holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Urban Planning and Urban Design from Tongji University in Shanghai, China, and earned her PhD in Spatial Planning and Urban Development from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 2013.
After several years as an urban planner, designer, and researcher, Yu discovered a profound beauty in life through her artistry. For her, there is no such thing as bad weather; whether under the sun, in the rain, or amidst falling snow, each outing with her sketchbook reveals a rich tapestry of color and pattern. She perceives, she experiences, and she paints. While art may not extend the length of her life, it undoubtedly broadens its horizons.
