Qinru Zhang(China, 1999) is a multimedia artist exploring identity, femininity, and uncanniness through digital and fine arts. Zhang transforms traditional femininity into an eerie existence through her gentle observation of feminine stories. Her work thinks about reality and imagination, digital existence, and the notion of mirroring. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with Honors in 2022. Currently, she lives and works in New York City.
qinruzhang.work@gmail.com
Press
AATONAU “Qinru Zhang: The Uncanny Beauty of Digital Self-Perception”
Digital Arts Blog Artist Interview
World Journal “Qinru Zhang Discussing Individual and Societal Relationship through Digital”
JaamZin “Qinru Zhang: Redefining Femininity and Identity in the Digital Realm”
Qiaobao “Qinru Zhang: Using Digital Arts and Surreal Aesthetics to Reshape Femininity”
Ourculture Mag “Qinru Zhang: The Artist Who Gives AI Creative Autonomy”
Denver Digerati Artist Feature “Qinru Zhang: Electrifying the Uncanny” by Madeleine Boyson
Li Tang Interview “Artistic Reflections on Femininity and Identity, NYC-based interdisciplinary artist Qinru Zhang”
Vega Awards Winner Interview
Art Insider Interview “NYC Based Artist Qinru Zhang: Reshaping and Empowering Asian Femininity”
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Artist Feature “10 Questions with Qinru Zhang”
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Magazine, Issue 13, pp 84-85
Shoutout LA Interview “Meet Qinru Zhang | Multimedia Artist & Designer”
Design Clever Project Feature
Canvas Rebel Interview “Meet Qinru Zhang”
SINA News “Zhang Qinru: Intimate Contact with Electronic Media through Immersive Experience”
The Indy(The College Hill Independent), Volume 42 Issue 2, Artist work feature
Solo exhibitions
2023
Homecore. 2023.5, Denver Digerati, Denver
Monthly Artist on 16th and Arapahoe LED. 2023.4 - 5, Denver Digerati, Denver
Group exhibitions
2024
FAV Triennial. 2024.1, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence
New Year Pin-Up Salon. 2024.1, :iidrr Gallery, New York City
2023
The Void. 2023.12, A Space X Heavensgatenyc, New York City
Body without Organs. 2023.12, The Millennium Film Workshop, New York City
Transcending the Ideal, 2023.4, SVA Curatorial Practice, New York City
2022
Alpha. 2022.12, :iidrr Gallery, New York City
Avatar GIF. 2022.11, RaidenINST on Cryptovoxles, Online
Situasian. 2022.9, HouseLanlanli, Xiamen
Dare to... NFT Group Exhibition. 2022.5, Asian Creative Foundation X Latitude Gallery, Online
Bright Future. 2022.4, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence
M3DIUM X RISD Collection. 2022.3, M3DIUM, Online
Digital Daily No.125 LED at Downtown Denver. 2022.1, Denver Digerati, Denver
2021
Remote Landing. 2021.9, Beijing
Memories and How We Hold Them. 2021.4, Gelman Gallery, Providence
2020
WordHack Online Performance. 2020.11, WordHack, Online
Online Haunted House. 2020.10, RISD X Todd Anderson, Online
Kitsch Summer Blowout. 2020.9, Online Playroom, Online
Light of the Future. 2020.8, Shenzhen Artist Association, Shenzhen
Film Festivals & Screenings
2023
Bridge Video Film Festival. 2023.9, Award Winner
ANIMAZE Montreal International Animation Film Festival. 2023.9, Official Selection
Sound, Image, Body. 2023.5, Screening at Denver Digerati, Denver
Athens Digital Arts Festival. 2023.5, 360 Video Category Official Selection
01NFT/New Media/Experimental/Digital Arts Film Festival. 2023.4, Special Mention
Delete TV. 2023.3, Official Selection
Palm Springs Animation Festival. 2023.3, Official Selection
Detroit International Festival of Animation. 2023.2, Official Selection
2022
FAV Senior Show Screening. 2022.5, RISD Auditorium, Providence
2021
Palm Springs Animation Festival. 2021.12, Official Selection
FAV Junior Show Screening. 2021.5, RISD FAV Dept., Online/Providence
Awards
Hermes Awards | Platinum in Print Media, Design, and Marketing Materials
MUSE Awards | Platinum in Experiential & Immersive | Platinum in Social Media | Gold in Experiential & Immersive
NYX Awards | Gold in Immersive & Mixed Reality Animation | Gold in Video / Web-Based Productions
Vega Awards | Platinum in Virtual / Remote Experience
CQ71 | Winner in Fine Art
AATONAU “Qinru Zhang: The Uncanny Beauty of Digital Self-Perception”
Digital Arts Blog Artist Interview
World Journal “Qinru Zhang Discussing Individual and Societal Relationship through Digital”
JaamZin “Qinru Zhang: Redefining Femininity and Identity in the Digital Realm”
Qiaobao “Qinru Zhang: Using Digital Arts and Surreal Aesthetics to Reshape Femininity”
Ourculture Mag “Qinru Zhang: The Artist Who Gives AI Creative Autonomy”
Denver Digerati Artist Feature “Qinru Zhang: Electrifying the Uncanny” by Madeleine Boyson
Li Tang Interview “Artistic Reflections on Femininity and Identity, NYC-based interdisciplinary artist Qinru Zhang”
Vega Awards Winner Interview
Art Insider Interview “NYC Based Artist Qinru Zhang: Reshaping and Empowering Asian Femininity”
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Artist Feature “10 Questions with Qinru Zhang”
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art Magazine, Issue 13, pp 84-85
Shoutout LA Interview “Meet Qinru Zhang | Multimedia Artist & Designer”
Design Clever Project Feature
Canvas Rebel Interview “Meet Qinru Zhang”
SINA News “Zhang Qinru: Intimate Contact with Electronic Media through Immersive Experience”
The Indy(The College Hill Independent), Volume 42 Issue 2, Artist work feature
Solo exhibitions
2023
Homecore. 2023.5, Denver Digerati, Denver
Monthly Artist on 16th and Arapahoe LED. 2023.4 - 5, Denver Digerati, Denver
Group exhibitions
2024
FAV Triennial. 2024.1, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence
New Year Pin-Up Salon. 2024.1, :iidrr Gallery, New York City
2023
The Void. 2023.12, A Space X Heavensgatenyc, New York City
Body without Organs. 2023.12, The Millennium Film Workshop, New York City
Transcending the Ideal, 2023.4, SVA Curatorial Practice, New York City
2022
Alpha. 2022.12, :iidrr Gallery, New York City
Avatar GIF. 2022.11, RaidenINST on Cryptovoxles, Online
Situasian. 2022.9, HouseLanlanli, Xiamen
Dare to... NFT Group Exhibition. 2022.5, Asian Creative Foundation X Latitude Gallery, Online
Bright Future. 2022.4, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence
M3DIUM X RISD Collection. 2022.3, M3DIUM, Online
Digital Daily No.125 LED at Downtown Denver. 2022.1, Denver Digerati, Denver
2021
Remote Landing. 2021.9, Beijing
Memories and How We Hold Them. 2021.4, Gelman Gallery, Providence
2020
WordHack Online Performance. 2020.11, WordHack, Online
Online Haunted House. 2020.10, RISD X Todd Anderson, Online
Kitsch Summer Blowout. 2020.9, Online Playroom, Online
Light of the Future. 2020.8, Shenzhen Artist Association, Shenzhen
Film Festivals & Screenings
2023
Bridge Video Film Festival. 2023.9, Award Winner
ANIMAZE Montreal International Animation Film Festival. 2023.9, Official Selection
Sound, Image, Body. 2023.5, Screening at Denver Digerati, Denver
Athens Digital Arts Festival. 2023.5, 360 Video Category Official Selection
01NFT/New Media/Experimental/Digital Arts Film Festival. 2023.4, Special Mention
Delete TV. 2023.3, Official Selection
Palm Springs Animation Festival. 2023.3, Official Selection
Detroit International Festival of Animation. 2023.2, Official Selection
2022
FAV Senior Show Screening. 2022.5, RISD Auditorium, Providence
2021
Palm Springs Animation Festival. 2021.12, Official Selection
FAV Junior Show Screening. 2021.5, RISD FAV Dept., Online/Providence
Awards
Hermes Awards | Platinum in Print Media, Design, and Marketing Materials
MUSE Awards | Platinum in Experiential & Immersive | Platinum in Social Media | Gold in Experiential & Immersive
NYX Awards | Gold in Immersive & Mixed Reality Animation | Gold in Video / Web-Based Productions
Vega Awards | Platinum in Virtual / Remote Experience
CQ71 | Winner in Fine Art
