Zili Zhang

Zili Zhang is an internationally awarded photographer based in Greenwich, CT. He was named Conceptual Photographer of the Year by Exposure One, Gold from 1839 Awards and ND Magazine. His work has also been recognized by Smithsonian, IPA, PX3 and many more. He explores quiet visual dialogues and seeks serenity through simplicity. His photographs aim to transform the ordinary into timeless, poetic expressions.

Awards:
2025 Paris Photo Prize - Silver(Fine Art/Digital Enhanced)
2025 Exposure One - Bronze(Street)
2025 Minimalist Photography Awards - Honorable Mention(Fine Art)
2025 International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention(Advertising/Conceptual)
2025 The 52st Fritchie Art Show, Westhampton, NY - First Place in Photography
2025 Manayunk Arts Festival - Best in Photography
2025 Best Photography Awards - 3rd Places(Abstract, Street), Honorable Mentions(Nature, Travel)
2025 Rowayton Arts Center - Community Sponsored Awards, First Place in Photography
2025 1839 Photography Awards - Honorable Mentions(Architecture, Minimalism)
2025 The 11th Fine Art Photography Awards - Nominee(Seascape)
2025 Monochrome Photography Awards - Honorable Mention(Conceptual)
2025 Tokyo International Foto Awards - Silver(FineArt: Still Life), Honorable...

Solo Exhibition:
2025.2.6-2025.3.16 “Poetic Expressions”, Sorokin Gallery, Greenwich, CT

Group Exhibitions(select):
2024 44st Faber Birren National Color Show, Stamford Art Association, Stamford, Connecticut 
2024 International Juried Exhibition, The Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster, NJ
2023 43rd Annual Faber Birren National Color Award Show, Stamford, Connecticut
2023 Greenwich Art Society 106th Annual Juried Exhibition, Greenwich, Connecticut
2023 Spectrum All Media Show, Carriage Barn Art Center, New Canaan, Connecticut
2023 “Portals: Windows, Mirrors and Doors”, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont
2022 “Let There Be Love”, Spectrum Art Gallery, Centerbrook, Connecticut
2022 “Photography and Sculpture”, Rowayton Art Center, Rowayton, Connecticut
2019 “Planes, Trains, And Automobiles”, FujiFilm Wondershop, New York City