2017 USC International Artist Fellowship Program: Haoren Xu, China

His work in Architecture and Urban Design display awareness of how architecture and urban space can be influenced and affected by human life. Focusing on sustainable building and city, he attempts to find a balance between human construction and the natural environment with the goal of bringing together spaces that are more comfortable for humans and nature.

 

Born in Liaoyang, China, Haoren was interested in Chinese ancient buildings and art culture as a teenager. In college, he devoted himself to Architecture and Urban Planning receiving several prizes in design competitions, such as the National Green Building Design Competition and the Advertising Art Competition. His research, work and travelling experience have offered him a special insight into architectural space and city life. Haoren graduated from the School of Architecture and Fine Art at Dalian University of Technology where he had the chance to work with professors and students in different majors, such as Architecture, Landscape, Sculpture and Fine Arts, enabling him to expand his portfolio with a variety of ideas and techniques.

 

As one of the International Artist Fellows, Haoren’s aim is to explore the possibility and potential of architecture and city design as he pursues his Master of Architecture degree at the USC School of Architecture.

 

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The USC International Artist Fellowship Program calls for an international arts conversation – one that reflects diversity of cultures and our increasingly interconnected world, with a focus on the rapid ascent of nations of the Pacific Rim, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Fellowship awards provide the opportunity for emerging artists to pursue graduate study in any one of USC’s six preeminent arts schools — Architecture, Cinematic Arts, Fine Arts, Music, Dramatic Arts and Dance, along with the Fisher Museum where historic, modern and contemporary work are exhibited.   Tuition, travel and living expenses will be paid by the fellowship, allowing the student to focus on creativity and producing new work, while learning from USC’s world renowned arts faculty.   Fellows will have regular and planned opportunities to interact with their peers, as well as professionals working in Los Angeles’ vibrant downtown arts corridor.