My name is Felix (Qiqing) Yu (he/him). I’m a student, illustrator, designer, and artist currently living in Boston, MA, pursuing a BFA in Studio Art and a BS in Engineering Psychology at Tufts University🐘.
My growing body of work blends graphic arts and textiles to explore themes of psychological/physical comfort and well-being. I’m interested in how art and design can support people in living a better life. Through research, reflection, and curation, I endeavour to create visual expressions that offer a sense of warmth and ease.
I’m currently experimenting with illustration, printmaking, soft sculpture, graphic design, and digital media to expand my material vocabulary and explore the possibilities of healing expression. Childlike imagery, soft colour palettes, and elements of “cuteness” often appear in my work, serving as tools to evoke visual comfort and emotional connection.
My liberal arts education at Tufts empowers me to investigate and question the ideas of healing and well-being, informed by courses in child studies, psychology, sociology, and women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.
For now, I’m working on both commissioned and personal projects for Tufts Observer and a Story-Walk installation at Hillfield Strathallan College. My interest in visual storytelling and thoughtful design continues to motivate my creative practice.