Yu Hong (born 1966, Xian) graduated from the Oil Painting Department, Central Academy of Fine Arts, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1988 and completed her postgraduate studies in 1996. In addition to photography, she works on canvas, silk, and resin with oil, pastel, and fabric paints. Her work reflects the social, cultural, and political changes taking place in China, and their effects on the everyday experiences and challenges of women. Yu lives and works in Beijing.