About Me
Yujia Flavia Jin is a PhD Candidate in Comparative Literature at the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Glasgow. She received her MA in Literary and Comparative Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University (2019) and BA in Italian Language and Culture at Beijing International Studies University (2018). Her doctoral research is an interdisciplinary study on the representation of the Italian Renaissance in the twenty-first century, using the intermedial genre of the family saga as an interpretative framework to read the Borgia and Medici families’ history on the small screen. Her research views the narratives of these Renaissance families presented on television and in video games as a heteroglossic phenomenon and deconstructs these narratives via a comparative approach. The research examines how the Italian Renaissance is consumed in contemporary culture and how the representation of this historical period echoes current popular aesthetic values.
Before starting her PhD in October 2021, Flavia worked as a scriptwriter for Sino-Artism, a Beijing-based film and television script production company, where she honed her skills in narrative development and screenwriting for diverse media projects. Her work involved crafting intricate storylines and dialogues, bringing a blend of historical insight and contemporary storytelling to life. In addition to her screenwriting work, Flavia contributed creatively to interactive video games, developing branching narratives that engage players through dynamic storytelling and immersive world-building. Her experience in game writing allowed her to experiment with non-linear narratives and interactive character arcs, pushing the boundaries of storytelling beyond traditional formats.
Flavia is also an accomplished digital artist, having exhibited her 2D and 3D digital artworks in both virtual and on-site galleries. Her digital art combines her interest in historical themes with a modern digital aesthetic, exploring the intersections of culture, history, and technology. Whether through digital painting, 3D modeling, or multimedia installations, her works reflect a deep curiosity about how past and present can coexist in visual form.
Flavia is also passionate about collage-making, using it as a way to creatively engage with history. Her work blends classical Renaissance art with avant-garde imagery like Vogue Magazine covers, creating striking new interpretations. Elements such as jewellery, costumes, emblems, paint, and make-up are all key elements to her collage practice. To see her collages, visit the Collage Gallery.