AUGUSTA — The University of Maine at Augusta will welcome Min Yao from Nanjing, China, at noon Monday, Dec. 5. She will meet with students and faculty, and will hold a public presentation in the drawing studio in the Arts building behind Jewett Hall, according to a UMaine release.

A native of Nanjing, one of the four ancient cities in China, Min Yao is a young, energetic graphic designer and filmmaker.

In her own words, “my art explores the expression of traditional Chinese characters in modern times,” she explained, according to the release. “At the same time, as a native of Nanjing, I am interested in viewing an historical retrospection of family history that is defined by the political turmoil, occupation and ancient Chinese traditions that has impacted generations of families in our city,” she said, according to the release.

In addition to her numerous exhibitions in China, Min Yao is also the recipient of several awards in art, technology and innovation.

She has a bachelor degree from Changzhou Institute of Technology and is currently completing her graduate studies in graphic design at the prestigious Nanjing University of the Arts where she focuses on traditional Chinese design as well as the study of “western design thinking.”

For more information, email [email protected] or call 621-3271.