Jiayi Li (2001, China) is a Digital Animator, Filmmaker, and Performer working at the intersection of 3D animation, immersive performance, and interactive media. She graduated with a BFA from Pratt Instutute in 2023 and MPS from NYU Tisch School of Arts in 2025.
In her current works, she explores identity fluidity, maternal symbolism, and the tension between tranquility and unease. She crafts contemporary fairy tales and modern fables through scenographic storytelling and virtual production technologies.