About
Weizhi Zhou (b.Shenzhen) is a contemporary multimedia artist, director, and photographer. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at the China Academy of Art's School of Intermedia Art, specializing in spatial narrative in moving images. He earned his bachelor's degree from Communication University of Zhejiang, majoring in Film Production.
Zhou's practice focuses on experimental moving images, narrative films, and photographic works, exploring the boundaries and possibilities of various media in image-based storytelling. Combining artistic creation with technical production expertise, Zhou employs a unique perspective to construct a poetic and philosophical visual language in the realm of experimental moving images. His works often deconstruct and reconstruct space, time, and light to delve into the deeper connections between personal memory, regional culture, and contemporary order, offering a blend of emotional resonance and intellectual depth.
Biography
Artist Profile
Weizhi Zhou, an artist, director, and photographer. Born in Shenzhen, currently pursuing a Master's degree at the China Academy of Art's School of Intermedia Art, specializing in spatial narrative in moving images. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the Communication University of Zhejiang, majoring in Film Production.
His practice focuses on experimental moving images, narrative films, and photographic works, exploring the boundaries and possibilities of various media in image-based storytelling. His works often deconstruct and reconstruct space, time, and light to delve into the deeper connections between personal memory, regional culture, and contemporary order, presenting an artistic expression that blends sensibility and rationality.
Exhibitions & Awards
- Awards for Experimental Moving Images: Best Experimental Short Film Honor at the 6th Chongqing Pioneer Art Film Festival, 2025
- Selected for the 4th Glimmer Youth Image Project, Liaoning Art Museum, 2024
- Shortlisted for the 6th 1839 Photography Award, 2024
- Selected for the 3rd China Young Photographers Support Program
Photography Exhibitions
- Photography works exhibited at "Mountains and Rivers Aesthetics · Seeking Ou: Oujiang Poetry Route Image Exhibition", Zhejiang Exhibition Hall, 2022
- Photography works exhibited at the Zhejiang Youth Photography Exhibition, Lishui Art Museum, 2022
- Directed documentary short film exhibited at the Lishui International Photography Festival, Qitiao Alley Art Museum & Huawei Image Gallery, 2021
- Photography works received the 3rd 1839 Photography Award - Nomination Award, 2021
- Photography works exhibited at the 4th Ningbo International Photography Week, Ningbo Art Center of China Photographers Association, 2020
Academic Publication
Paper "Speech and Aphasia in Andrei Tarkovsky's Films" published in the journal "Popular Television"
Portfolio
Selected video works and photographic projects.
Contact
Email: zhizealer@gmail.com
Instagram: @zhizealer