Lily Marylander was born in Wuhan, China, and adopted at 13 months old by her Chinese mother and Jewish father.

She grew up in Oakland, California, surrounded by the diverse perspectives and cultural fabric of the East Bay. Her personal history informs her mixed-media art practice, leading her to question heritage, belonging, and self-definition complexities.

Lily recently graduated from California College of the Arts in San Francisco. She holds a double major in Sculpture and Jewelry Metal Arts with a minor in Ecological Practices.

When not locked in her studio, Lily enjoys hanging out with her pet ball python, Cheesecake, and going out dancing.