Yu Xiong (Marco) Bai
Chicago,IL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Woodshop Student Manager
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
01.2022 - Current
- Woodshop student monitor to around 800 student body
- Overseeing the daily operation of the woodshop while providing support to students pursuing contemporary art practices that involve wood as a medium
- Assist students as they conceptualized, designed, and executed their wood-related projects, serving as a knowledgeable resource for technical advice and creative problem solving
- Maintained safe and orderly environment in the wood shop
Design Intern
Lee Weitzman Furniture
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the design and development of custom furniture pieces, ensuring alignment with the brand's high-end aesthetic and client specifications
- Created detailed technical drawings and prototypes to communicate design concepts
- Collaborated with the production team to select materials, refine designs, and maintain project timelines
Curatorial Project Manager
W. Gallery
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Experienced in producing and managing projects within visual arts, public programming, architecture, urban and public realm design
- Skilled in all aspects of project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, scoping, and team assignments
- Communicating with artists, scholars, and community partners to ensure successful implementation of projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, initiate and develop project designs, and adhere to quality standards and productivity
- Lead public conversations around contemporary art and cultivating external partnerships to enhance curatorial efforts
- Assisting and planning curatorial duties
Teacher's Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring to assist students with difficult lessons
- Assisted instructor with in-class activities by grading assignments, tutoring and proctoring examinations
- Set up technology equipment and assisted with technical issues in classroom
Teaching Assistant
Eravision
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted instructor with in-class activities by grading assignments, tutoring and proctoring examinations
- Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring to assist students with difficult lessons
- Led class laboratory sessions to facilitate lab-related courses
- Assisted lead teacher in developing class schedule and activities
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2025
Skills
- Woodworking
- Art Handling
- 3D Modeling
- Ceramic
- Print Making
Curatorial Exhibitions
2023
Hanwul: The Rhythm of the Korean Contemporary — Jade Seohyun Oh
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (March 12)
2023
Recursive Language — Zachary Weber
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (April 1)
2023
Destination (Group Exhibition) — curated by Yitsai Wei
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (June 3)
2023
Beyond the Mesh (Group Show)
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (July 8)
2023
By Example (Group Show) — curated by Zachary Weber
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (August 5)
2023
In New Light (Group Show)
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (September 16)
2023
Products of Desire — Jiaming You, Linye Jiang
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (November 4)
2023
Common Ground — Lucca Colombelli
W. Gallery (now Povos Gallery), 600 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL (November 17)
2024
他者的欲望 — Shu Yang
Enjoy Art Museum, 797 Road, 798 Art District, Beijing, China (August 4)
Exhibitions
2022
Faculty Selected School fo the Art Institute of Chicago Art Bash (April 1)
37 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, Il, 60603, United States
2024
Falling Tides - Fall Undergraduate Exhibition (November 8)
SAIC Galleries
33 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, 60602 United States
Timeline
Design Intern
Lee Weitzman Furniture
05.2024 - 08.2024
Teacher's Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
08.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant
Eravision
07.2023 - 08.2023
Curatorial Project Manager
W. Gallery
01.2023 - 02.2024
Woodshop Student Manager
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
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