Too Opinionated Interview Zhiheng "Leo" Gong

World renowned spatial and 3D design artist, best known for their work as an installation artist, Zhiheng “Leo” Gong recently had his pieces featured in the upcoming exclusive, invite-only “The Other Art Fair” taking place at the Barker Hangar in Sana Monica, CA.

Most recently, Leo had his work featured at the illustrious Yiwei Galley during the “Earth Is Just a Rock” exhibition that was shining a light on AAPI artist this past May 2023. “Earth is Just a Rock” considers the shifting dichotomy between the realms of science and mysticism, both significant to the included artists in a range of mediums. In the face of “monstrous creations” of human progress in evolution and technology, the artists search their hearts and minds for moments of vulnerability to find growth and move forward.

Leo’s dynamic and innovative work has been an accumulation of his artistic expression and his Chinese culture having been born in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province of China. Unlike conventional two-dimensional art forms like paintings or drawings, Leo’s spatial art seeks to interact with the viewer on a multi-dimensional level, often challenging perceptions and pushing the boundaries of creativity. Having received support from his family as he pursed his career in the arts, Leo has a very unique take on his work and feels compelled to show all sides of who he is pulling from his traditional upbringing as well as his experience in the United States during his time studying in school.

Having a BFA from the University of Iowa in 3D Design, and an MFA in 4D Design from the Cranbook Academy of Art, Leo now spends his time not only teaching other students at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI, but is also working on his art textbook that will be used at the colligate level while somehow still finding time to work on his next spatial masterpiece.

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