Alchemyverse was founded by artists Bicheng Liang and Yixuan in New York. The duo began their collaboration in the MFA program at Columbia University. Bicheng Liang received his BFA from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in China, while Yixuan earned her BA from the University of California, San Diego. They combine their respective knowledge bases and skills in printmaking and sound studies with intensive field research to form their collaborative practice.