Artist Interview: Yuge Zhou

Yuge Zhou is a video and installation artist based in Chicago. Leaving her hometown Beijing amidst a rapid geopolitical and urban transformation, the artist was left with a longing for rootedness and intimacy. Her art explores themes of belonging, yearning, and fleeting moments in both man-made and natural environments – “the landscapes of our shared dreams.” We asked Yuge about her art, creative process, and inspirations.