Austin Lan

Artist CV

Austin Lan is an emerging artist based in Miami. She studied Fine Art and Computer Science at Yale University, building a foundation in technique, experimentation, and collaborative practice, earning early recognition through awards and exhibitions. After several years as a design executive building technology for child welfare and Health & Human Services, she has returned fully to her studio practice, producing work that draws on her Taiwanese heritage, spirituality, and vivid dreamlike imagery.

EDUCATION

Yale University, Bachelor of Fine Arts & Computer Science
Studied under Robert Reed (painting), Henk van Assen (graphic design),
and Alexander Nemerov (art history); Workshop with Michael Bierut (design)

2013

2026 Humane Society of Greater Miami 90 Years of Tails and Triumphs, Live Painting | Miami, FL (upcoming)

2025 Pigeon x Artisan’s Playhouse Group Show | Miami, FL

2025 Miami Watercolor Society Fall Show | Miami, FL (juried) 

2025 Hobnob Homies x Palmas de Luna Group Show | Miami, FL

2025 Hobnob Homies x Art Club x Palmas de Luna Group Show | Miami, FL

2013 Senior Thesis Group Show, Yale University, New Haven, CT

2012 Solo Exhibition, Trumbull Art Gallery | New Haven, CT

2008 14th District Congressional Youth Art Show | Santa Clara, CA (juried)

2008 Mural, Community School of Music and Arts | Mountain View, CA (selected artist)

EXHIBITIONS + SHOWINGS

AWARDS

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

COMMUNITY

SELECTED PUBLISHED WORKS

2013 Yale University Trumbull College Art Award 

2011, 2012 Trumbull College Art Grants

2009 Gold Key, Scholastic Art Awards

2008 Finalist, 14th District, Congressional Art Competition

2007 3rd Place, Blue Coat Art Show

2006 California Arts Scholar

COLLECTIONS

Private Collection, Albany, NY

Private Collection, Baltimore, MD

Private Collection, San Diego, CA

Private Mural, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 

2019-2025 Binti, Inc.  | Oakland, CA & Remote
Director of Design (2022-2025), promoted from Product Manager
Skills in executive and public-facing communication, critical discourse, group critique and feedback exchange, creative problem-solving, fostering collaborative cultures, and thriving in high-growth environments.

2007-2015 Community School of Music and Arts | Mountain View, CA
Volunteer Manager (2008-2015) , promoted from volunteer
Skills in engaging communities in creative acts, fostering supportive environments for youth artmaking, professionalism, and public-facing communication

Raw Figs Figure Drawing Group

Raw Figs Figure Drawing Group

MILFD Figure Drawing Group

Miami Watercolor Society

Art Club Forever

Guardian ad Litem, Circuit 13

Various Ocean Cleanups (Debris Free Oceans, Clean Miami Beach, Clean This Beach Up)

Humane Society of Greater Miami — Foster Parent

Bingo Babes Women's Accountability Group
Skills in self-directed and ambitious goal setting, fostering supportive peer communities

Voices for Children
Skills in engaging with donors and community leaders