We are not preparing students for a single school, but for a lifetime of agency.

Education in the Age of AI

In adolescence—an irreversible period of cognitive formation—
we focus on building “0”: judgment, perspective, and meaning.

In an age where “1” is infinitely amplified by AI, only those with a strong 0 can decide where their abilities are used—rather than being assigned by the system.

Meet our team

Instructors

The professional literacy of a mentor shapes what is taught—and how well it is taught.

A sustained habit of learning and critical thinking is conveyed not through instruction alone, but through lived example.
In a fast-accelerating future, this mindset is not optional; it is a foundational capacity adolescents must possess.

Wenli (Renee) Yang

- Graduated from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, with a Master’s degree.
- From 2002 to 2008, served as an Art and Design instructor at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology.
- Relocated to Canada in 2010.
- Pursued further studies in art and design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Emily Carr University of Art & Design.
- Currently based in Vancouver, working in art education and professional artistic practice. Recognized as a certified artist by the Canada Council for the Arts.

Roy Hoh

- Graduated from the Affiliated High School of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Design from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology.
- Based in Beijing, worked in creative art and design practice and education, serving as an Adobe Certified Training Instructor, a graduation project mentor at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and Director of Operations at Beijing Times Art Museum. Curated the 2008 Olympic Photography Exhibition.
- After immigrating to Vancouver in 2010, shifted focus to photographic practice and education. Currently serves as a board member of the Canadian International Photographic Association, and is a certified artist of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Steven Dragonn

- orn in Guangzhou. Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.
- Subsequently pursued graduate studies in France, receiving a Master’s degree in Documentary Art from the Department of Film and Multimedia Arts at Université Paris-Est.
- Previously served as Curator for Contemporary Art Projects at the Lingnan School Memorial Museum, and as Chief Curator of the Guangzhou Triennial for Children. Also worked as Artistic Director of Rong Space Art Development Foundation, a non-profit art organization based in Vancouver.
- Currently an independent curator, living and working between Guangzhou and Vancouver. Founder of Shadian Xianshuibu Art Institution, and Founder and Academic Director of the Guangzhou Contemporary Visual Arts Training Center. Serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts.

Wei Cheng

- Graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
- Founded W Studio, a personal ceramics studio, in 2013.

- Established Yun Space Art & Living Space in 2019.

- Co-founder of the Sino–Canada Ceramics Association.
- Member of the Potters Guild of British Columbia.
- Member of the Vancouver Chinese Artists Association.
- Member of the West Coast Ceramic Sculpture Association of North America.

Selected Public and Institutional Collections:
- Chester Beatty Library, Ireland
- Peter Kiss Gallery, Canada
- Palau Hi Resort
- Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Canada
- Galería Campos de Gutiérrez, Colombia