Léo Zhang
b.2000 Windhoek, Namibia
leoz@virginia.edu
IG: leozhang.art
Education
2022 The University of Virginia, BA Studio Art, BA Global Commerce in Culture and Society
High Distinction + Distinguished Majors Programme
2025 M.A. in Arts Administration candidate at Columbia University, New York City
Solo Exhibitions
2022 In Pursuit of an Accord, New City Art’s Welcome Gallery, Charlottesville, VA
Group Exhibitions and Screenings
2023 Graduate Curatorial Exhibition, Ruffin Gallery, Charlottesville Va (forthcoming)
2023 into my skin, Ruffin Gallery, Charlottesville Va
2022 What Disappeared First, Ruffin Gallery, University of Virginia
2022 three twenty, Ruffin Gallery, Charlottesville VA
2021 Unripe Fruits of Our Labor, Ruffin Hall, University of Virginia
2021 UVA New Media Screening, Visible Records, Charlottesville, VA
2021 First Time Filmmaker Online Sessions, Lift-Off Global Network, Iver, UK
Residencies and Awards
22-23 Aunspaugh Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship and Residency, University of Virginia
2022 Uva Art’s Grant Recipient
Artist Talks and Panels
2023 Alumni Panelist, Global Futures Symposium, University of Virginia
2023 Visiting Artist talk, UVA New Media
2022 Visiting Artist talk, UVA New Media
Commissions and Publications
2023 Community Artist Short film interview, New City Arts, Charlottesville VA
2023 Aesthetics of Undocumentedness catalogue and symposium
2023 Featured Artist, UVA Graduate Art History Symposium, Charlottesville VA
2021 Featured Photographer, V Magazine, University of Virginia
2020 Featured Photographer, V Magazine, University of Virginia
Selected Press
2021 CVille Weekly, Speaking Up
Selected Professional Experience
2022 Gallery Attendant, Second Street Gallery, Charlottesville, VA
2022 Studio Assistant, Visible Records, Charlottesville VA
2022 Gallery Assistant, Le Yeux du Monde, Charlottesville, VA
2021 Artist Intern, Visible Records, Charlottesville, VA