About
Freda Xia, a visual artist based in both Hangzhou, China, and New York, USA, brings a diverse educational and professional background to her work. She graduated from Parsons School of Design with a focus on Fashion Design and honed her skills in traditional Chinese Painting at the China Academy of Art.
Her journey began at the China Academy of Art, where she studied Traditional Chinese Painting from 2008 to 2012. During her time there, Freda received the Freshman Distinction Scholarship and multiple Academic Excellence Awards. She maintained a consistent top 20% academic ranking and made the Dean’s List three times.
In 2020, Freda continued her academic pursuits at Parsons School of Design, focusing on Fashion Design. Throughout her studies, she achieved a full GPA and consistently ranked among the top students academically. Notably, she was selected as a finalist in the Balenciaga Museum Project during her first year and had the honor of showcasing her graduate collection at the Parsons benefit event.
Freda's professional experience includes roles such as Visual Art Instructor at First Spark Children Center and Wall Art Design Artist at E&E Interior Decoration. At First Spark Children Center, she helped students excel at the China-South Korea Art Exchange Forum and facilitated their exploration of classic Chinese paintings. At E&E Interior Decoration, Freda conceptualized and executed decorative paintings for the North American market, incorporating diverse techniques and philosophies into her work.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Freda is deeply committed to community service and extracurricular activities. As a member of the Volunteer Teaching and Art Outreach Program in ethnic Tibetan Qinghai, she worked with marginalized children, integrating Tibetan culture themes into her artistic vocabulary. She also served as freelance Designer at Viesca Silk Scarf, where she created expressive theme patterns that bridged cultural boundaries.
Freda's dedication to the arts has been recognized through various scholarships and honorary titles, including the Freshman Distinction Scholarship and Merit Scholarship. Additionally, her work has been featured in notable publications such as the China New Century Artists Collection and the Sichuan International Children Paintings Collection.
Passionate about using art as a tool for social change and cultural exchange, Freda looks forward to continuing to create meaningful and impactful work in the future.
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