Kun Zhao

https://www.kunzhao.art/

Email: ad1g82@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 312-***-****

Assistant Professor of Architecture department,

Zhuhai college of Jilin University, China.

Currently living and working in Chicago, IL

Education

2023.6 M.F.A. in Studio Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL. Concentration in Painting Drawing, Material and Printmedia.

2010.6 M.A. in Printmaking, Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, Tianjin, China. 2002.6 B.A. in Art Education, Hebei Normal University, China, Concentration in Painting, Drawing and Printmaking.

Teaching Experience

Sep. – Dec. 2022, Teaching Assistant, Comics to Print, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Provided teaching assistance with professor's demonstration and support students in the creation of their self-published comic books. Assisted students to become proficient with the use of Risography printer and the format of bookbinding.

Feb. 2013–Aug. 2020, Assistant professor, Director of Fine Art foundation courses, Architecture and Urban & Rural Department, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, China. Except for teach painting, drawing, 2d design, printmaking and material expression, As a Director of art, my work also was comprised of curriculum development and delivery. I designed and developed the curriculum of Drawing, Painting, and designed 2D Design, and Material Expression. Mar. 2011–Jan. 2013, Senior Lecturer, Academic Director of Fine Arts, Architecture and Urban & Rural Department, Zhuhai College of Jilin University, China. Introduced the subjects of drawing, painting, material expression, printmaking and 2D design in the foundation course, as well as color theory and drawing theory. Each summer, I coordinated field trips to both ancient and modern landmarks, as well as galleries for architecture and drawing surveys. Sept. 2002– Feb. 2011, Lecturer, Shijiazhuang Fine Arts Vocational School Was awarded Excellent Teacher in both 2004 and 2008. Instructed the progressive levels of painting and drawing, guiding students in learning how to render mold, still life to figures using various techniques and materials. Additionally, I coordinated field trips for students to experience painting Plein Air. Jul.2015-2019, Headmaster, ChunYu Fine Art training school for students aged 3-12 Pre-k: Including observation and describe the real life stuff, collage, paper-cutting, color mixing, abstract expression etc; Elementary school: Introduction level drawing classes: including plaster geometry, still life sketching, outdoor observation and sketching; Introduction level color courses: including color theory, still life, abstract expression, appreciation; Hard pen calligraphy class; Chinese calligraphy class; Cooperative Education Program

Jan- Feb 2016 Carried out the China-US Design and Cultural Exchange Studio program at Grand View University. As the Chinese leader and lecturer, I conducted a workshop on Chinese woodcut techniques and history, which culminated in a final exhibition in Des Moines, Iowa. This exhibition was reported by the local media.

May- June 2015 Initiated the “China-US Design and Cultural Exchange Studio program” in collaboration with the Grand View University. In my role as the Chinese leader and lecturer, I instructed Chinese and American students in Chinese traditional woodcut and curated a final exhibition of student works. This program aimed to foster cross-cultural understanding and artistic exchange between students from China and the United States, promote cultural exchange and provide opportunities for students to explore different artistic traditions.

Awards and Grants

2012 The first prize, Water Color, The Landscape, 6th Arts Exhibition, China. 2012 The first prize, Etching, Life-Pregnancy, 6th Art Exhibition, China. 2010 Excellence Award, Etching Experiences of Life, the 5th Art Exhibition in Hebei Province, China. 2003 Third prize, Screen print, Flower Season,the Second Art Exhibition in Hebei Province, China. 1999 Excellence Award, Oil painting, he 3rd Hebei Provincial Art Exhibition for Rejuvenating the Country through Science and Education, China.

2012- 2014 My team and I received the Guangdong Provincial Curriculum Reform for Higher Education Grant. This funded the design and implementation of an experimental Special Topic co-taught course: Design and Teaching of Architectural Physics; for which I created the light, color, and drawing modules.

2013- 2014 My team and I received the Guangdong Provincial Curriculum Reform for Higher Education Grant. This funded the design and implementation of an experimental co-taught Drawing course for which I created and taught the introductory units. 2011- 2013 My team and I received the Guangdong Provincial Curriculum Reform for Higher Edu Education Grant. This funded the design and implementation of an experimental co-taught Painting course for which I created and taught the introductory units. Selected Exhibition

2023 Conscious Containment, Color Club Art, Chicago, IL 2023 Emerging Artist Program, 4C Gallery, San Gabriel, CA, May13–June3. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Graduate Thesis Show, Washington Gallery, IL, March 1-8. 2022 Look Back and Reflect on the Things, They Have Seen and Experienced: “Landscape Series”, HMVC Gallery, New York, Dec1-31.

Zhuhai Printmaking Exhibition, Guangdong, China.

2021 Delights and Shadows, Summer, California Art League, CA. 2020 Female Artists Exhibition: The Life Pregnancy, Zhuhai Artists Association gallery, China. 2019 Mid-Hudson Residency: The Shadows, Poughkeepsie 303 gallery, New York, July10-August 1. 2018 Three Cities Art Exhibition: Gu Yuan Museum of Art, Zhuhai, China. 2017 China-South Korea Printmaking Exhibition, South Korea. 2016 Art Biennial Exhibition: Gu Yuan Museum of Art, Zhuhai, China 2015 The Youth Art Exhibition: Gu Yuan Museum of Art, Zhuhai China. 2015 The 6th Printmaking Exhibition of Guangdong Province: Experiences of Life, Guangdong Art Museum, China.

2009 The 11th Tianjin Art Exhibition: etching, Life-Pregnancy, Tianjin Art Museum, China, May. 2006 The 6th Tianjin Youth Art Exhibition: screen print, Summer-Impressionism, Tianjin Art Museum, China.

2001 The 9th National Exlibris printmaking Exhibition: China Art Museum, Beijing, China. Collections

2023 Material, Landscape-1, is part of permanent collection by professor Delano Dunn, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

2015 Printmaking, Experiences of Life is part of permanent collection by Zhuhai Art Assosiation, China. Oil painting,

2000 Oil Painting, Out of the Window is part of permanent collection by Shijiazhuang University, Hebei Province,China.

Publication

June 2012

June 2012

June 2010

Oct. 2007

Sole author, Marks of Print and Aesthetics of the Different Ages. Sole author, Print Marks and Print Culture, China. Sole author of first prize winning essay: Color Evolution in Western Painting published in Implementation of the New Curriculum and in the Selection of Essays for Teachers’ Professional Development.

Sole author of Beijing Annual Conference’s third prize winning essay: Adapting to Market Demand and Promoting Professional Development--my Understanding and Consideration of Art Teaching in Middle Schools.

Organizations

Member of California art league

Member of Mid-Hudson Association

Member of Zhuhai Artists Association

Skills Certificates

Languages: Chinese, English. College Teacher Qualification Microsoft Office

Adobe InDesign, Photoshop

Precreat

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