Yimei (Emair) Zhu - MFA in Studio Arts, Art and Technology Studies from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2023, Linz, Austria for the 2021 Festival University Program, BFA in Experimental Art from GAFA in Guangzhou, China 2020.

She states: “For many years, I have been concerned about the disabled community, including people with cerebral palsy, low-vision issues, depression and social phobia. I have also been studying sensory systems in the plant and animal realm that are beyond human capabilities. I see art as a powerful way to confront difficult situations and as an engine that can break down barriers between disciplines. My body of work centers around being an experience-oriented creator who focuses on Art, Disability and Posthuman Bodies.  As someone who experiences high Myopia, my current works are based on the low vision community, and I attempt to use various sensory and tactile materials to create an abundance of sensations.”