From a young age, Mr. Wang had tried to make his own lanterns, and showed his passion and talent for art. During his high school and college years, he began to learn intangible cultural heritage miniature carving skills, and delved into superb level of miniature carving skills. 

In the 90s of the last century, Mr. Wang went with his parents to participate in the Zigong Lantern Festival in Xinjiang, Shanxi and other places. They also attended the Lantern Festival to overseas exhibitions from time to time, developing a strong interest in the dreamlike world of lanterns and the characteristics of lanterns and other folk cultures.

A native of Bazhong, Sichuan, born in an artistic family to parents who are traditional intangible cultural heritage craftsmen engaged in clay figurines and sugar figurines. Since the 90s of the last century, Wang Yu's parents have been exhibiting their works at home and abroad with the Zigong Lantern Festival almost every year, and the imprint of the lanterns has been deeply imprinted in Wang Yu's heart since childhood.

Growing up, Mr. Wang turned his passion for lantern art into motivation to keep working hard and learning from some masters of lantern art. These masters are not only exquisite in their skills, but also have rich experience and unique insights in traditional culture and creative concepts. He humbly sought advice, listened carefully to the guidance and advice of the masters, and tried to absorb their essence to constantly improve his skills and ideas. Mr. Wang also read a lot of relevant books and materials, learned traditional skills and modern design, and constantly improved his professional level.

Under his leadership, the works created by the team have received high international honors and evaluations. 

The Lightopia Lantern Festival won the Best Art Event/Exhibition at the Manchester City Life Awards in the United Kingdom

Mr. Wang was awarded the Certificate of Honor from Loudoun County, Virginia, USA

Wang Yu and his team of the Lantern Festival were also interviewed and live broadcast by CCTV-4, NBC, FOX and other Chinese and foreign mass media.

In 2016 and 2017, Mr. Wang participated in the Phoenix Zigong Lantern Festival as a miniature carver. 

In 2019, Mr. Wang led his team to Manchester, UK, and London for Lightopia Zigong Colored Lantern Exhibitions. 

Since 2022, Mr. Wang successfully led his team to participate in the Zigong Lantern Festival in New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Destin, Florida in 2023, further expanding the international popularity of the Zigong Lantern Festival.