Calgary-based artist Rachel Hao Ran Li (黎浩然) is a Chinese Canadian artist, educator and musician. Her work explores cultural hybridity and personal mythology. She’s drawn to vibrant colours, playful textures, and storytelling.
As both an artist and educator, Rachel is curious about how the arts shape our everyday lives. Art helps us connect, reflect and imagine. Her practice blends traditional techniques with contemporary ideas. She often encourages viewers to slow down, look closer and rediscover a sense of wonder. She sees artmaking as a way of marking both place and time — it can root us in our surroundings while holding memories that might otherwise fade.
Rachel is especially inspired by Calgary’s Chinatown and local community spaces. These places show how art can bridge generations, cultures, and personal histories. Through her work, she hopes to spark joy, curiosity and connection while honouring the stories that shape people and place.