Weiyi Liu is a self-taught artist based in the greater Montréal region. Born in China and raised in Montréal, her practice is shaped by a lifelong connection to animals, science, and place. Growing up surrounded by horses and other animals fostered an early attentiveness to nonhuman presence, movement, and behavior. This sensitivity was later deepened through her training as a wildlife biologist and her work at a wild bird conservation center, where careful observation and ethical care were central to daily practice.

Her background in biology continues to inform her art, translating field-based ways of seeing into a visual language grounded in respect and restraint. Animals are approached not as symbols, but as sentient beings within fragile ecosystems. Her work is also inspired by the landscapes of Quebec, particularly the Eastern Townships and Hudson, whose open fields, forests, and seasonal rhythms shape her perception. Through her practice, she seeks to create quiet encounters that honor interspecies connection and place.