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Kevin Chiang
Founder & Art Director | OBI ART Academy

MFA in Fine Art • Abstract Painting • Art Education
 

●About Kevin

Kevin Chiang is a professional artist, art educator, and the Founder and Art Director of OBI ART Academy in Southern California.

With an educational background in interior design, fine art, and early childhood education, Kevin brings a multidisciplinary perspective to art instruction. He earned his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, specializing in abstract painting.
 

His artistic journey includes participation in exhibitions in San Francisco, while his professional experience spans art education, creative program development, and art school leadership.

Since 2010, Kevin has dedicated his career to helping students develop artistic skills, creative confidence, and individual expression.
 

As the Founder and Art Director of OBI ART Academy, Kevin is committed to creating an inspiring and supportive learning environment where students of all ages can explore their creativity, strengthen their artistic foundations, and discover their unique artistic voices.

Education

● Master of Fine Arts (MFA) – Abstract Painting
Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA  (2005–2008)
 

● Bachelor's Studies – Interior Design
Chung Yuan Christian University | Taiwan (1997–2000)

●Oriental Institute of Technology 
Art & Design – Interior Design | Taiwan(1994–1995)
 

● UC Santa Clara Extension- Early Childhood Education Certificate
Santa Clara, California (2009–2010)
 

Professional Experience

● Founder & Art Director
OBI ART Academy | Chino, California (2013–Present)
 

● Art Director
PenPenHouse Art Studio | California (2011–2013)

●  Structural Steel Estimator
Yong Yu Steel Construction | Taiwan
Specialized in structural steel quantity takeoffs, material estimation, and construction cost calculations(2002-2004)
 

●  Interior Designer
Metropolitan Interior Design | Taiwan
Worked on interior space planning, design development, and residential and commercial interior design projects(2000-2002)
 

Previous Teaching Experience

• Achieve Learning Center | San Jose, CA(2008-2010)

• Academy of Chinese Performing Arts | Cupertino, CA (2007-2010)

Selected Exhibitions

● Abstract Exposure Exhibition
    San Francisco, California (2008)
●  Abstract Group Exhibition
    79 New Montgomery Street Gallery, San Francisco (2008)
 

Teaching Philosophy

"Art education is more than learning how to draw or paint. It is about developing creativity, confidence,
imagination, and the freedom to express one's individuality."

— Kevin Chiang

 

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Kevin Chiang 江老師 

OBI ART Academy 創辦人暨藝術總監

美國藝術碩士｜抽象油畫創作｜專業美術教育
 

關於 Kevin Chiang

Kevin Chiang 為專業藝術創作者、美術教育工作者，同時也是美國南加州 OBI ART Academy
奧比美術學院的創辦人暨藝術總監。

擁有室內設計、純藝術創作及幼兒教育等多元專業背景，畢業於美國舊金山 Academy of Art University，
取得藝術創作碩士學位（MFA），主修抽象繪畫。

除專業藝術創作外，亦曾參與舊金山藝術展覽，並長期投入兒童、青少年及成人美術教育。

自 2010 年起，致力於藝術教學、課程規劃及美術學院經營，透過專業且具啟發性的教學方式，
培養學生的藝術基礎、觀察能力、創造力與個人表現風格。

身為 OBI ART Academy 創辦人暨藝術總監，Kevin 始終相信，藝術教育不僅是繪畫技巧的訓練，
更是啟發想像力、建立自信，以及培養獨立思考的重要過程。
 

學歷背景

● 美國舊金山藝術大學(2005–2008)
    藝術創作碩士 MFA｜主修抽象繪畫

● 台灣中原大學｜室內設計系(1997–2000)

● 台灣東方工專｜美術工藝科室內設計組(1994–1995)

● 美國加州UC Santa Clara Extension｜早期幼兒教育證照(2009–2010)

專業經歷

● OBI ART Academy 奧比美術學院 創辦人暨藝術總監(2013–至今)

● PenPenHouse Art Studio 藝術總監(2011–2013)
 

其他美術設計經歷

   ● San Jose｜Achieve Learning Center 美術教師 (2008-2010)

   ● Cupertino｜中華演藝學院 美術教師 (2008-2010)
   ● 台灣永裕鋼鐵 ｜鋼骨結構估算師 (2002-2003)
   ● 台灣都會室內設計 ｜室內設計師 (2000-2001)

藝術展覽經歷

● 2008｜Abstract Exposure Exhibition 美國舊金山

● 2008｜79 New Montgomery Gallery Exhibition 美國舊金山

藝術教育理念

「藝術教育不只是學習繪畫技巧，更重要的是啟發創造力、培養自信、拓展想像力，
並鼓勵每位學生找到屬於自己的藝術語言。」

— Kevin Chiang