Chengtao Yi (b.1992) is a New York-based artist. He examines the world’s cultural and spiritual landscape by delving into the historical continuum of man-made objects and systems - from their inception to distribution and modular integration within larger cultural-historical systems. Yi’s exploration encompasses both physical and virtual object ontologies, integrated with very diverse technological and cultural contexts that give rise to their existence, materiality, and visuality. His practice now focuses mainly on the subject of vision and perception. His practice includes painting, sculpture, installation, and digital media, all converging to shape precise visual and conceptual narratives that convey his arguments and speculations.
His work has been exhibited internationally, including the current three-person show at The Chengdu Art Museum, Chengdu Biennale 2021, Yulingson Project Space, and Axis in Chengdu. Madein Gallery in Shanghai. Rainain Gallery, Below Grand Gallery, NARS Foundation, iidrr Galley in New York. I received Atlantic’s Blank Canvas Fund in 2020 and A’Design Award Silver in 2016. Yi also completed two seasons of NARS foundation art residencies in 2023. Chengtao earned his Bachelor of Industrial Design from Pratt Institute and an MPS in Interactive Arts from New York University.
Chengtao is currently a visiting lecturer at Pratt Institute.
chengtaoyiart@gmail.com