Wei Zhang (she/her, Nanjing, China) is a visual artist passionate about color, trained in Art Education at Nanjing Normal University and Painting at Savannah College of Art and Design. Born and raised in Nanjing, a city where traditional architecture and modern skyscrapers coexist, her practice reflects diverse influences from this unique urban landscape. She currently works as a freelance artist in Atlanta.

 

Working primarily with acrylic, screen printing, and digital media on raw wood panels, Zhang's practice centers on the concept of "containment" and the exploration of breaking beyond existing boundaries. Her creative process begins with emotions and memories that trigger visual subjects, frequently featuring human organs and cells as metaphors for human experience.

 

Her paintings unfold through rich colors and layered applications, simulating the process of mechanical printing to create a sense that is both mechanical and organic. Through this mixed-media approach, Zhang surpasses her own boundaries and documents this journey, evoking emotions that everyone encounters. Her works prompt viewers to develop their own understanding of the concept and inspire them to break free from their own restraints, exploring the endless possibilities of human existence. Resonating with both the external world and inner self, Zhang's art strikes a chord within.

 

Zhang's work has been exhibited in Atlanta, where she has also received multiple awards and recognition for her artistic achievements.