ABOUT
Fine Art Photographer, Video Artist, New Media Artist
Ningxin Zhang (aka EV Zhang) is a London-based Chinese multidisciplinary artist specialised in Urban Anthropology, Travel Lifestyle and Creative Technology.
Ningxin’s creative journey began as a travel vlogger — from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene landscapes of rural Africa, her travels to over 15 countries have cultivated a deep appreciation for the kaleidoscope of human experience and cultural diversity.
Through video art, Ningxin breakthroughs the confines of traditional linear narratives by deconstructing and reimagining the medium through the interplay of dynamic audio and visual elements. Her new media practice incorporates AI to combine with or re-envision photography and animation. This dual approach, sometimes intertwined, allows her to explore the frontiers of visual and conceptual experimentation in the new media age.
Ningxin’s work has been exhibited globally in galleries, new media & fashion film festivals, from NYC to Seoul, Budapest to Livorno. Her art has gained recognition in contemporary art and culture publications, with features in influential magazines like Frieze, V&A Magazine and Tate Etc.
Beyond her visual pursuits, Zhang has a deep passion for freestyle hiphop/waacking dance, acoustic guitar, surfing, and crafting miniature dollhouses. Her diverse interests and adventurous spirit fuel her artistic exploration, guiding her on an unending quest for creative expression and freedom.
Artist Statement
My work is driven by a deep fascination with the lives of individuals who exist beyond the boundaries of societal norms and constraints. Through projects like Subterranean Souls: Portraits of London's Queer Underground and The Real Generation, I celebrate the resilience, authenticity, and unapologetic self-expression of communities often overlooked. Rather than documenting reality as it is, I aim to reinterpret it and offer a broader understanding of diversity and the richness of human experience.
I am equally drawn to the hidden layers of urban environments to capture the unseen narratives that shape metropolitan life. In works like Homeless Republic and Paradise Divided, I seek to reimagine urban landscapes as spaces of paradox and complexity, where personal and
collective histories intersect. These projects blur the lines between observation and artistic abstraction, and allow me to craft visual interpretations that challenge conventional forms of representation.
Visual expression for me is never confined within a single medium. My practice is inherently multidisciplinary, and encompasses Fine Art Photography, Video Art, and New Media. I view emerging technologies not as tools of disruption but as opportunities for innovation and experimentation, which enable me to construct immersive visual experiences. By deconstructing traditional storytelling, I create works that extend beyond linear narratives, exploring themes of transformation, connection, and cultural evolution.
Ultimately, my work is about fostering connection — between the viewer and the subject, individual and collective, tradition and the future. Through a process of reinterpretation and creative inquiry, I aim to expand the boundaries of visual storytelling and position my practice at
the intersection of fine art, technology, and contemporary culture.
SKILLS
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Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, After Effects
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AI: Midjourney, Dall*E 3, Stable Diffusion
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Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Wix, Squarespace
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Bilingual English/Mandarin Chinese
EDUCATION
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Master of Science in Advertising - Boston University, USA
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Master of Arts in Fashion, Film and Digital Production - London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK
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Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media - University of Leicester, UK
