Xuexi Dang, originally from Beijing, China, is an emerging scholar in the field of Art History, currently a Ph.D. candidate in Art History, Criticism, and Theory at the University of California, San Diego. Xuexi received an MA in East Asian Studies from University of Pennsylvania in 2020. Her current research predominantly focuses on the dynamics of visual culture in modern China, with a keen interest in the narrative power of images through mediums such as cartoons and sketches, as well as the intricate ways these visual forms engage with audiences through the issue of ambiguity. Her research also extends into contemporary science and art interactions, including the examination of the evolution and adaptation of ‘traditional forms’ within the contemporary art scene. Xuexi’s research projects have been featured in international conferences such as the Siggraph Asia Art Gallery and NeurIPS Creative AI Track.