Shaoyi Zhang

About

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Biography

Shaoyi Zhang is a portrait photographer active in both China and the U.S. After gaining valuable experience interning for a French photographer in Shanghai, Zhang was inspired to pursue a professional career in photography. What sets him apart is his deep love for humanity, which serves as the driving force behind his work. He is particularly drawn to capturing people through his lens, aiming to showcase their stories and experiences.

During his time at the School of Visual Arts, Zhang discovered a passion for using photography as a medium to express social and economic issues. He is committed to shedding light on underrepresented and discriminated communities through his projects. By doing so, he believes photography can play a crucial role in documenting these issues and raising social awareness.

In his portrait works, Zhang skillfully blends strobe light with ambient light to create stunning and evocative aesthetics for his subjects. This artistic technique elevates the visual impact of his portraits, capturing the essence of the individuals he photographs. Zhang hopes that his photographs can spread information, create awareness, and provoke positive social change.

Exhibition

Chinese in New York, Fall Photography Art Show, Freelancers Union, New York

Souls of NYC Chinatown, Manhattan, New York 
Rebuilt: a life after reentry, The Fortune Society, Long Island City, New York

Chinese in New York, Flushing Town Hall, New York

Passing Merchant, ACCI Gallery, Berkley, California

London Photo Competition, 5th Base Gallery, London, UK

YUI Gallery, New York, NY, Chinese in New York

2018 Competition -- The Photo Review, Pennsylvania

Chinese in New York, Photometria International Photography Festival, Greece

Permanent Online Gallery, Environmental Portrait, PhotoPlace Gallery

SVA Gallery, New York, NY, Detour

Sony Square NYC, New York, NY

Press

O Book, Edition Hotel

Passing Merchants, Edge of Humanity Magazine

APA Source Book, American Photographic Artists

New York Law Journal, Portrait of Judge Doris Ling-Cohan

Contemporary Poetic: My 40 Years, Portrait of Li Yan

Exhibition Catalog, Environmental Portraits

A Reflection on Passing Time, Featured Artist

Sinovision Interview, Chinese in New York

Rising Light, Profoto Interview

Award

Gold & Portfolio Award, San Francisco Bay Intl. Photo Competition

Bronze, Rise International Photography Awards

Finalist, Umbra International Photography Award

Awardee, Queens Arts Fund Grant, Queens Counsel on the Arts, NY

Finalist, London Photo Competition, London

Nominee, Photography Grant, London

Honorary Award, Digital Camera, China