Kun Zhao   赵坤

Kun Zhao is a visual artist and educator based in Chicago, whose practice spans painting, drawing, printmaking, and material expression. With an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and prior degrees in Printmaking(M.A.)and Art Education( B.A.)

As an educator, Kun has taught extensively and led cross-cultural printmaking workshops, earning recognition through awards and grants for artistic and educational innovation.

With a passion for exploring the intersection of art, culture, and environmental issues, Kun’s work exemplified by the Rose Window series—transforms discarded plastic packaging into intricate, vibrant creations. Her work has been featured in exhibitions across South Korea, the United States, and China, including the Chinese Culture Visual Art Exhibition at Hinsdale Library and the Emerging Artist Program at 4C Gallery.