These five women artists—all 2026 Alumni Scholarship Award winners—are on the cusp of joining the professional ranks as they prepare for Commencement this May.
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions of women across history, culture, and public life. At SVA, it is also an opportunity to spotlight women-identifying artists and students whose work reflects the range and energy of the College’s creative community.
This year’s selection is particularly special: every artist featured is a recipient of the 2026 Alumni Scholarship Award, a prestigious honor given to talented students to support their final thesis year. As these five creators prepare to cross the stage this May and officially join the alumni ranks, their portfolios offer a glimpse into the future of the industry. From animation and digital image-making to sequential storytelling, here are five SVA Instagram accounts to follow this month.
1. Fangzi Luo (BFA Illustration student)
A Chinese artist based in New York, Fangzi Luo works across mixed-media installation, painting, and graphic design. She serves as the U.S. Cultural and Artistic Promotion Ambassador for Wuhan National Lacquer Co., Ltd., where she explores the fusion of traditional lacquer techniques with modern materials. A frequent exhibitor at the SVA Chelsea Gallery and Flatiron Windows, her practice is defined by a sophisticated atmospheric control that earned her the Fan Favorite prize in the 2025 HOPE Art Competition.
Follow her at @fie_art_
2. Nikari Dominguez (MFA Visual Narrative student)
A Dominican-American creative producer with over five years of experience in film and music videos, Nikari Dominguez brings a sophisticated multidisciplinary lens to her visual storytelling. Her work focuses on culturally grounded, artist-led narratives that bridge identity and contemporary practice. Her feed showcases the “story-first” ethos of her department through evocative character studies and narrative beats.
Follow her at @nikariy
3. Eni Xu (BFA Animation student)
Specializing in visual development and color design, Eni Xu describes her work as an “emotional sanctuary” rooted in empathy and worldbuilding. Her 2D experimental short, The Flauna Friseurin, which earned her a 2026 Alumni Scholarship Award, showcases a deep fascination with nature, critters, and the uncanny. Beyond animation, her feed reflects a multifaceted interest in music composition and acting, all unified by a desire to tell emotive stories through the interplay of light and shadow.
Follow her at @enachyama
4. Bixuan “Beatrix” Ji (MFA Computer Arts student)
As a CG artist and visual director, Bixuan “Beatrix” Ji uses emerging technologies to imagine speculative futures, exploring how tools such as AI-generated motion and holographic imagery reshape identity. She recently co-curated the SVA Gramercy Gallery exhibition “Future Utopias,” where her featured work, Release of Desire, investigated themes of the “future body.” Her feed is a curated gallery of high-concept, futuristic visual experiments and multidisciplinary 3D designs.
Follow her at @zonlyy
5. Siyi Wang (BFA Illustration student)
Known as “Pepeko,” Siyi Wang is a zine maker and illustrator whose work is characterized by vibrant colors and intricate decorative elements. A teacher assistant at the SVA RisoLAB and a member of the College-related independent role-playing Ukagau Project Studio game club, she frequently explores her observations of the world through the lens of her diverse identities. Her feed features a distinct, anime-inspired aesthetic, showcasing how she translates high-energy character art into the tactile, layered textures of Risograph printing.
Follow her at @pepeko.siyi.