Qi Fang Colbert originally trained in traditional pottery, qualifying with a BA and MA in Visual Design at Jiangnan University in China.  Qi pushed her knowledge and practice further and gained a place on the PhD Practice – led Fine Art Course at Newcastle University, UK,

She is an active artist, ceramist, illustrator, art tutor and independent researcher working between art practice and academic research

Qi’s contemporary works encompass various mediums including drawing, illustration, animation, pottery and video installations.  Exploring the Surreal practice of open narratives of
stream of consciousness, her work in ceramics explores conversations and mutual encouragement between the object and drawings.  Influences include are deeply inspired by Automatic Drawing, Stream of Consciousness method, Oriental painting, Taoism and Phenomenology.  Qi has exhibited widely in the UK and China.