Kun Zhao
Kun Zhao is a Chicago-based visual artist and educator. Her practice spans various
media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and material-based works. With an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and prior degrees in Printmaking (M.A.) and Art Education (B.A.) As an educator, Kun has taught extensively and led cross-cultural printmaking
workshops, earning recognition through awards and grants for artistic and educational innovation. Working with discarded commercial materials—including plastic packaging, product labels, and barcodes — Zhao examines the visual systems that shape contemporary consumer culture. Her work has been featured in exhibitions across South Korea, the United States, and China, including the Chinese Culture Visual Art Exhibition at Hinsdale Library and the Emerging Artist Program at 4C Gallery.
