ABOUT
Photographer, Videographer, New Media Artist
EV Zhang 张宁馨
Photographer, Videographer, 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.
Ningxin’s new media practice focuses on Video Art and AI. Through video art, she breakthroughs the confines of traditional linear narratives by deconstructing and reimagining the medium through the interplay between audio and visual elements. In parallel, Ningxin utilises AI imagery 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
I’m fascinated by the lives of the unconventional 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 their authenticity, resilience, and unapologetic self-expression.
I’m also drawn to the raw, real, and underexposed side of metropolitan cities. In Homeless Republic and Paradise Divided, I aim to emphasise the impactful stories that lie beneath the surface of urban landscapes.
I don’t see myself as an advocate, but rather an observer. The subjects in my work already speak for themselves — I simply document and present them to the world. Sometimes, the moments I capture don’t necessarily need to be complex or carry a specific meaning — they can be as simple as an abandoned piano in the wilderness, flowers blooming amidst garbage dumps, or a lazy orange cat seeking attention on a peaceful Sunday morning. These small moments naturally find their place in my visual diary.
Visual expression for me is never confined within a single medium. I view new technologies not as a threat but as a catalyst for human creativity. They challenge me to innovate, to harness their potential, and to evolve alongside them.
Being open and curious about what life presents, recording it authentically, and continually breaking through traditional narratives — that’s what visual expression means to me.
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, (U.S.A.)
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Master of Arts in Fashion, Film and Digital Production - London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. (U.K.)
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Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media - University of Leicester. (U.K.)
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
AWARDS
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🏆 Category Winner — Fotonostrum 21st Pollux Awards, BLACK & WHITE - SINGLE IMAGES PRO SECTION, (2024)
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🥉 Bronze Medal — Foto Slovo Award, Trip/Essay Category (2024)
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🥇 1st Place — Playbook Color Palette Competition (2024)
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Honorable Mention — VIEPA Award 2024, People and Portrait Category (2024)
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Finalist — “MEDUSA, la Gorgone” 2024 Livorno Art Prize
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Finalist — Blue Space 2nd Open Theme International Exhibition and Competition (2024)
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🏆 Best Visual & Special Effects — The Sarajevo Fashion Film Festival 8th edition (2023)
PUBLICATIONS
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Tate Etc. December 2024
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V&A Magazine October 2024
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Frieze October 2024
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Prompt Magazine September 2024
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Creative Talents Magazine Issue 8: Sept '24
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Life Framer Planet Earth Editor's Pick Letters from Home 2024
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Quadro Magazine June 2024
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Off the Cuff Magazine 2018
FILM FESTIVALS
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Official Selection - FASHIONCLASH Festival (2024)
EXHIBITIONS
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“Art Is” — CICA Museum
Mar. 12-30th 2025
Gimpo, South Korea
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“(RETURN) TO THE SEA” — The Seafront Gallery
Oct.12th 2024 - Oct.12th 2025
Worthing, UK
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"ART COLLECTIVE by _____” 2024 London Design Festival — Saatchi Gallery
Sept. 17-19th 2024
London, UK
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"Identity" — The Glasgow Gallery of Photography
Sept. 5th - 29th 2024
Glasgow, UK
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"Visionary Vortex" — Piuda ArtSpace
Aug. 31st - Sept. 6th 2024
Seoul, South Korea
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“METAXIS: IDENTITY” New Media Art Festival — PROMPT Magazine
Aug. 30 - 31st 2024
Lumiere Hall, Budapest, Hungary
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"Living Light" International Photographic Exhibition — Photopia x Hastings Arts Forum
Jul. 23rd - Aug, 3rd 2024
St Leonards-on-Sea, UK
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“MEDUSA, la Gorgone” 2024 Livorno Art Prize Exhibition — ISOLART GALLERY x "Trossi-Uberti" Art Foundation x NOMYA Cultural Association
Jul. 12 - 24th 2024
Villa Trossi, Livorno, Italy
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Solstice Snapshots: "A Summer-Centric Photography Exhibition" — Superlative Gallery
Jun. 16 - 30th 2024
Bali, Indonesia
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"What Is Art" 7th Edition — Boomer Gallery
Jun. 7th - 12th 2024
London, UK
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"Celebrating Pride" — AWITA New York Studio
Jun. 6th -18th 2024
NYC, USA
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2nd Open Theme International Exhibition and Competition — Blue Space
2024 - Ongoing