Iris Lingyu Zhang (b. 1997, Beijing) is a multi-media artist and researcher based between London and Beijing. Her work spans digital art and multimedia contemporary practices, focusing on feminism, social issues, and auto-ethnographical researching method. Iris holds a Master of Research in Communication from the Royal College of Art, and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. She has exhibited internationally, including shows at Hundred Years Gallery and IKLECTIK in London. Drawing from psychology and philosophy, her immersive environments invite introspection, challenging perceptions of identity and space while bridging cultural boundaries.
My work as a multi-media artist is rooted in an exploration of the intricate relationship between body and space. Drawing from my background in psychology and philosophy, I use auto-ethnographic research to delve into the emotional and spiritual layers of human experience. Through my art, I invite viewers to reflect on the often unseen, subtle connections between our inner worlds and the spaces we inhabit. By blending a range of mediums, I seek to create immersive environments that encourage introspection and challenge conventional perceptions of identity and existence. My practice is a bridge between cultures, transcending the boundaries of the physical and metaphysical, inviting a deeper understanding of the self in relation to the world around us.
‘I love exploring connections—the connection between body and space, the mental world and the city, the individual and the community, and so on. This theme is central to my work. It helps me better understand my place in the world and allows my pieces to expose the oppression and exploitation women and immigrants face due to societal conditioning and consumerism. I think all my work ultimately points to one conclusion: I’ve become something non-human.‘
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