About Me.
Yala Zhou is an illustrator and graphic designer originally from China, educated in Europe and the United States. She is a big fan of memes and psychology. Her artistic style typically features graphical composition and vivid details. She loves discussing about social phenomenons, metaphors and humor are consistently being used to express her unique perspective. In her works, she captures the sparkles of daily life, explores the brightness and darkness of humanity. As a viewer, you can always see a reflection of part of yourself, and see the world form a unique perspective. Recently she is focusing on editorial illustrations and comics. Consistent exploration and curiosity dives her forward as a fuel.
Education
2022-2025
2017-2021
Syracuse University Illustration, MFA
Politecnico di Milano Communication Design, BFA
Exhibitions & Interviews
2025
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Beyond the Comic Strip, LABRC – Conference Presentation, London (online), 2025.6
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7th international festival of illustrations-Ilustrofest, Belgrade, 2025.7
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Cool Cat Collective: Cat Zine Fest, Long Beach, CA, 2025.7
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GAF Shanghai Illustration Art Fair, Shanghai, 2025.8
2024
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Bold Journey: Meet Jingyang Zhou, 2024.2
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A Psalm of Red, Lightaid's Period themed art gallery event, Shanghai, 2024.8
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LA Turner Residency Group Show, Los Angeles, 2024.8
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LA international Printer’s Fair, Los Angeles, 2024.10
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Echoes In The Kaleidoscope, Group Show, Los Angeles, 2024.12
2023
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Interview: Come and see the exhibition “The Art of Menstruation”! The kind with a super pedicle, MeiXiangDaoBa, 2023. 4
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MoCCA Arts Festival, 2023. 3
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AAAAH! Weekend Art & Design Fair, 2023. 4
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“Special Exhibition of New York Asian Artists in Soho District”, Sing Tao Daily, 2023. 4
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“WO MEN” Group exhibition, Shanghai, 2023. 7
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CanvasRebel:Meet Jingyang Zhou (Yala Zhou), 2023.11
2022
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“Flip It” Group exhibition, Syracuse University, 2022
Awards
2024
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2024 iJungle Illustration Award New Talent(student) Merit Award
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The 9th China Illustration Biennial, long list of Freelance creative category
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Communication Arts 2024, illustration longlist
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London international creative competition 2023, long list of non-professional category
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World Illustration Awards 2024, Editorial longlist
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3x3 International Illustration Awards, Merit Award.

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