Yun Geng is a highly accomplished theatrical and film designer, renowned for her unparalleled expertise in costume and makeup design, as well as her proficiency in stage design and execution. With a background in theater and a rich academic and professional history, Yun has made significant contributions to various artistic endeavors.
Education:
Bachelor with Distinction, Shanghai Theatre Academy (2013-2017)
Major: Theatrical and Film Character Design
Master's Degree with Merit, Wimbledon College of the Arts (2017-2018)
Degree: MA in Theater Design
PHD: University of Kent, Art and Humanities (2023~ )
Theater Design Experience:
Yun's theater design journey has been marked by a series of remarkable achievements, including:
Crafting captivating costumes and puppets for the prestigious stage project "Whirlpool," sponsored by the Shanghai Arts Fund (2022).
Creating imaginative costume designs for "Funny Museum" and "Funny Studio" for the esteemed JDMC Group (2022).
Showcasing her talent through costume designs for various plays such as "Red Academy," "Qian Weichang," "Yang Tingbao," "Button Company," and "Anna in the Tropics," performed by universities and theater troupes in Shanghai and Nanjing (2021).
Designing compelling costumes for the experimental physical theater production "Love Letter" at YU Deyao Art Museum during the Hangzhou Drama Festival (2020).
Contributing her design skills to the short play "Maratha's Death," a project sponsored by Alibaba Group (2020).
Serving as a special invited lecturer for hair and makeup design for Hantang Group (2019).
Making an indelible mark in costume design and performances with the renowned Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe, which includes notable works like "Eternal Radio Waves" and "Red-Crowned Crane" (2019).
Designing and skillfully operating puppets for "The Juniper Tree," a captivating puppet theater production at the Theater of Wimbledon College of Arts (2018).
Designing costumes and stages for "Destruction," a thought-provoking play performed at Dorfman Theatre in London (2018).
Creating compelling costumes and stages for the enthralling play "Miss Julie," presented at the illustrious Royal Court Theatre, London (2017).
Making remarkable contributions by designing costumes and makeup for "Lotus Priest," an opera performed at the Arcola Theatre, London (2017).
Executing impeccable costume and makeup design for performances by esteemed companies such as the Swiss Ballet Company's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and the Royal Shakespeare Company's "Henry V," both held at the prestigious Shanghai Grand Theater (2016).
Advertising Design Experience:
In addition to her theatrical pursuits, Yun has also excelled in the world of advertising design, where she has exhibited her creative prowess through a series of remarkable projects, including:
Designing and planning costume styling and puppet execution for Hermès' Christmas event (2022).
Designing and planning high-end event costume styling for the La Parraie makeup group (2022).
Creating the iconic costume for Starbucks' Christmas Season advertising campaign (2019).
Designing the striking costume for Alibaba's "Retail Express" advertising campaign (2017).
Crafting captivating costumes and makeup for Celebrity Cruises' advertising campaign (2017).
Showcasing her makeup artistry in Kate Cosmetics' promotional flat advertisements (2015).
Yun Geng's extraordinary career is marked by a passion for creativity and an unwavering commitment to excellence in the realm of design, making her a distinguished figure in the world of theater and advertising. Her ingenuity and remarkable design skills continue to captivate audiences and leave an indelible mark on the world of visual and performing arts.
