A World Unseen (未见之界)

On view March 7 – April 19, 2026
Emily Galusha Gallery
Virtual 3D Tour on view March 12
Opening reception Friday, March 6, 6 – 8 pm

This exhibition brings together the work of ceramic artists ChengOu Yu and Jing Huang, whose parallel journeys began in China and led them across oceans to North America in 2013. Over a decade later, their creations speak not only to the experience of crossing borders and navigating new cultures, but also to the quiet return of the gaze—turned back toward points of departure, now viewed through the lens of distance, memory, and time. Through different processes of making and thinking, both artists trace how perception takes form. Huang’s work, built through layered ceramic materials and unpredictable processes, explores the liminal space between her ‘past’ and ‘present,’ embodying the nature of her diasporic experience. Yu, on the other hand, investigates notions of perspective and idea of perception through objects and scenarios, responding to shifts in identity and cultural integration. The title carries a dual resonance. It reflects the initial drive to leave home in pursuit of the unknown, yet it also signals the long echo of reflection, the distance required to reinterpret one’s origins. In this act of looking again, the unseen is not just what lies ahead, but also what was overlooked, forgotten, or misread from behind.

About the Artists

Jing Huang was born and raised in Guilin, China, and is a ceramic artist currently living and working in the United States. She received degrees from the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute in China (BA, Ceramic Art, 2012), Sheridan College in Canada (Diploma, Crafts and Design – Ceramics, 2015), and Alfred University in the US (MFA, Ceramic Art, 2020). Huang has exhibited extensively and has received many awards and honors. In 2023, the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) and Ceramics Monthly Magazine featured her as an Emerging Artist. She was also the recipient of the Liu Shiming Artist Grant, the Silver Award at the Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, and the Second Prize at the Shiwan Cup Competition in 2024. Her work is held in the permanent collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, Yingge Ceramics Museum, Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Eton College, Durham University Oriental Museum, Guangdong Shiwan Ceramics Museum, Mint Museum, and Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections Museum.

ChengOu Yu is a ceramic artist originally from China whose transnational experience deeply informs his creative practice. He received his BA in Ceramic Design from the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute (2012), an Advanced Diploma with honors from Sheridan College (2015), and an MFA in Ceramic Art from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University (2020). Yu’s work and research focus on iconography, cultural contrast, and the conceptual logic of space. He explores the representation of objects and ideas across different cultural contexts, specifically analyzing how the transition from East to West impacts the thinking and making process. Yu has exhibited widely across the United States, Canada, and Asia, with recent major appearances at the 2022 Taiwan Ceramics Biennale, the Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale, and the 2023 NCECA Annual Exhibition. His work is held in numerous public collections, including the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, the Art Gallery of Burlington, the Liling Ceramic Valley Museum, and the Belger Art Center.

Related Events

Artist Talk: Jing Huang and ChengOu Yu
Join A World Unseen’s featured artists Jing Huang and ChengOu Yu as they delve into their creative process. In this talk, Huang and Yu will discuss how a decade of distance has reshaped their perception of home and belonging.

Thursday, March 19, 6 pm, FREE
Galusha Gallery

Virtual Tour

Available March 12

Purchase Work

A selection of work from the exhibition will be available to purchase online.