UW-W Invites Community to an Artist Talk with 2026 Schuh Visiting Artist

Posted on: February 15, 2026

Water Says (Talk to the Water) by Fei Jun

The Department of Art and Design in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater invites the public to an artist talk with Fei Jun, the 2026 Schuh Visiting Artist. The talk takes place in the atrium of the Greenhill Center of the Arts on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m., followed by an hors d’oeuvres reception and celebration of the program’s 10th anniversary beginning at 7 p.m. The Crossman Gallery will be open during this time to provide an opportunity for everyone to view an exhibition of the artist’s work.

Fei Jun is a world-renowned digital and installation artist on the cutting edge of utilizing artificial intelligence in the creation of original artwork. His research focuses on hybrid spaces constructed through the interplay between virtual and physical environments. He is currently a professor in the Art and Technology program at the School of Design, Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China, serving as the academic program leader and doctoral supervisor. He is also the Secretary-General of the Digital Art Committee, China Artists Association, and the founder and Chief Creative Director of a collective focusing on ART+TECH, as well as the co-curator of the Beijing Media Art Biennale.

With a multifaceted identity as an artist, designer, and educator, he engages in the research, education, and practice of art and technology. Through hands-on practice, he has achieved a high level of expertise and produced substantial accomplishments. His work has been recognized with numerous prestigious domestic and international awards, including the“BBART AWARDS 2023 Art and Technology Innovation Award” by Harper’s Bazaar Art, the Second Annual Artist Nomination Award by Guangdong Museum of Art, the ART POWER 100 Nomination Award (2019), the German iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, German Design Award Special Mention, and the Asia Most Influential Design Award. His artistic and design works have been exhibited in museums, galleries, and art festivals both in China and abroad, and he has led the design and development of numerous mobile applications and interactive spatial installations for institutions such as the Palace Museum, Audi China Research Institute, and Fashion Publishing Group.

Fei’s exhibition “Hybrid Intelligence” will be on view at the Crossman Gallery from February 23 to March 19, 2026. The exhibition will include work created by Fei along with art made by UW-Whitewater Art and Design students in a studio workshop led by Fei and Professor Xiaohong Zhang.

The exhibition and Fei’s visit are funded by the Annette and Dale Schuh Visiting Artist Endowment. The endowment was established in 2015 in honor of Annette’s transformative experience as an undergraduate art student at UW-Whitewater interacting with notable visiting artists. It is with this remarkable donor intent that artists of prominence and significant stature will visit UW-Whitewater on an annual basis.

Please join the Department of Art and Design for these free and public events on March 5:

Artist Talk: 6 -7 p.m. in the Center of the Arts atrium

Exhibition Reception and 10th Anniversary Celebration: 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Crossman Gallery

The Greenhill Center of the Arts atrium and the Crossman Gallery are located at 950 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190. The Crossman Gallery is always free and all are welcome. Gallery hours during scheduled exhibitions are Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Annette and Dale Schuh Visiting Artist Endowment supports an annual visit of a visual artist of a significant stature to UW-Whitewater. It offers a transformative visual arts experience to students in the Department of Art and Design.

The College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers rigorous programs in music, theatre, dance, and the visual arts; internships; pre-professional opportunities in journalism, advertising, and applied communication; and innovative interdisciplinary studies. Visit the College of Arts and Communication website for more information.

Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the College of Arts and Communication at UW-W.
Parking: A permit is required to park in University lots during events that take place Monday – Thursday. The closest lots are Lots 1 and 2. Permits may be purchased at the kiosk at the Visitors’ Center on Starin Road. To purchase a permit online, visit uww.aimsparking.com. For further information click here.