About
Julie Xiao, an Indianapolis-based visual artist, explores the complexities of identity through her jellyfish character and the journey they embark upon. With a deep appreciation for her cultural roots and a keen sense of introspection, Xiao blends traditional techniques with contemporary themes. Her artistic pursuit serves as an introspective odyssey, sparking intellectual discourse on the multifaceted nature of identity in an interconnected world. Xiao's work transcends geographical boundaries, inviting viewers to reflect on their own journeys and engage in conversations about multicultural identity, otherness, and the ever-evolving sense of self. Xiao earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation in 2019 from Ball State University (Muncie, Indiana) and her Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art in 2023 from the Herron School of Art and Design (Indianapolis, IN).
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Exhibitions & Public Art
TINY SHOW XIII 2024
Group Exhibition | Indy Arts Council | Indianapolis, Indiana
FIRE MOTHER - CHICKEN CHAPEL MURAL 2024
Public Art | Big Car | Indianapolis, Indiana
SOLO EXHIBITION - TUBE FACTORY ARTSPACE 2024
Solo Exhibition | Tube Factory artspace | Indianapolis, Indiana
BEAN CREEK MURALS - BEE & CICADA 2024
Public Art | Big Car| Indianapolis, Indiana
WALMART MURAL FOR THE CITY OF BEECH GROVE IN 2024
Public Art | Walmart | Beech Grove, Indiana
WALMART MURAL FOR THE CITY OF CARMEL 2024
Public Art | Walmart | Carmel, Indiana
SIDEWALK GALLERIES STORE FRONT WINDOW MURAL 2024
Public Art | Indy Arts Council | Indianapolis, Indiana
CHALK ART MURALS AT THE ATHENAEUM 2024
Public Art | Athenaeum Foundation | Indianapolis, Indiana
WALMART MURAL FOR THE CITY OF SCOTTSBURG 2024
Public Art | Walmart | Scottsburg, Indiana
CITIZENS ENERGY COMMUNITY MURAL 2023
Public Art | Big Car Media | Indianapolis, Indiana
POSTCARD DESIGN FOR SPARK ON THE CIRCLE 2023
Public Art | Big Car Media | Indianapolis, Indiana
LIVE PAINTING FOR GAINBRIDGE, 107TH RUNNING OF INDY 500 2023
Public Art | Gainbridge | Indianapolis, Indiana
PAIRS 2023
Group Exhibition | The Indiana Artist Network | Indianapolis, Indiana
KEEP IT 500 2023
Group Exhibition | Gallery 924 | Indianapolis, Indiana
WELCOME RACE FANS 2023
Public Art | Indy Arts Council & IMS | Indianapolis, Indiana
HYGGE WINDOW DISPLAY 2022
Public Art | Harrison Center | Indianapolis, Indiana
GINGER & SPICE & EVERYTHING NICE 2022
Group Exhibition | Harrison Center | Indianapolis, Indiana
PEELING THE ONION 2022
Group Exhibition | IUPUI | Indianapolis, Indiana
A SCIFI AND FANTASY EXHIBITION 2022
Group Exhibition | Garfield Park Arts Center | Indianapolis, Indiana
DREAM FACE: COLLAB ‘22 2022
Group Exhibition | IUPUI | Indianapolis, Indiana
PHENOMENON 2022
Group Exhibition | Arts Illiana Gallery | Terre Haute, Indiana
FLORA AND FAUNA 2022
Group Exhibition | Sullivan Munce Cultural Center | Zionsville, Indiana
Education
Master’s of Fine Art, Visual Art 2023 IUPUI
Bachelor’s of Fine Art, Animation Concentration 2019 Ball State University
Work Experience
Public Art and Program Manager June 2023 - Present
Big Car Collaborative | Indianapolis, Indiana
Associate Professor Aug. 2023 - Present
IUPUI | Indianapolis, Indiana
Gallery Fellow Jan. - May 2023
Herron Gallery | Indianapolis, Indiana
Graduate Assistant Aug. - Dec. 2022
IUPUI | Indianapolis, Indiana
Concept Artist for Minnetrista Canning Game Jan. - May 2019
Animator & 3D Modeler for Bee Mine Short Film Aug. - Dec. 2018
Illustrator for Conservation Tales Book Series Jan. - May 2018