Rhea Hu
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©2025 Rhea Hu
Rhea Hu
Visual Artist · Illustrator · Designer
Based in Providence, RI
Education
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) – MFA in Illustration (2024–2026)
Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine – BSc in Chinese Materia Medica (2017–2021)
Practice Overview
My work spans illustration, painting, installation, sound, and short fiction. I’m interested in how personal memory intersects with broader cultural and political narratives — particularly in relation to queer identity, microhistory, and displacement. Recently, I’ve been exploring interactive sound and visual environments, combining immersive storytelling with spatial experience.
Selected Projects
Art & Content for Sexual Wellness Campaigns
Illustration and visual direction for product storytelling, reaching over 4 million views and contributing to significant sales growth.
LGBTQ+ Storytelling & Influence
Since 2014, I’ve shared queer experiences and artistic insights with over 130K followers, advocating for visibility, pleasure, and emotional honesty.
Publishing House Internship (2024)
Editorial and design work for multiple art books at Shanghai People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, including publication design, proofreading, and interview production.
Skills
Illustration · Graphic Design · Visual Storytelling
3D Modeling (Blender, Rhino) · Adobe Suite · Sound & Installation
Creative Research · Narrative Development
Publications
A Gift from Bubu (2014)
Medicine, 100(27):e26510 – Co-author on scientific literature analysis (2021)