¡wénrán zhào! is an interdisciplinary artist who works with code, language, textiles and technology. She looks at the ever-evolving technology–the Web, touch screens, XR, Artificial Intelligence, and many more–in an anachronistic way. Her work augments objects or artifacts with custom software, exploring the textures of technology and revealing its political and cultural relevance to contemporary societies. At the heart of her world lies a complex network constructed by "signs", "noise", and "heat".
She holds a bachelor’s degree from School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, and an MFA in Digital + Media from Rhode Island School of Design. Her art has been exhibited at various venues in Hong Kong, London, New York, and Providence. Her digital writing works have been published in Electronic Literature Organization (ELO) Conference, Taper, The New River Journal and the RISD museum's publication. She is a recipient of NMC Judson-Morrissey Excellence in New Media Award, and Explorations in Forced Migration Research Fellowship from RISD.