Shengi Chao (1993), a Venice-based artist, possesses a diverse artistic journey, previously studied traditional Chinese painting before attending Venice Fine Art Academy. After graduation, she assisted at Atelier 16 of the Academy and was involved in Venice Biennale's research training, later being recognized by the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation.
Her art portrays a fairy-tale realm for adults, using delicate colors to evoke dreamy visuals inspired by innocence. Chao's works offer a retreat from reality, merging dreams with everyday life. She researches color relationships and art therapy, skillfully crafting peaceful dreamscapes. Believing in the narrative strength of transparent materials, she captures powerful emotions with gentle hues.
PROJECTS AND RESIDENCE
2022-2023 - Residence of artist at Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation in Venice, Italy.
2022 - Project of the International Centre for Research on the Contemporary Arts of La Biennale di Venezia "Geopolitical map of the artists who participated in the Biennale exhibitions over the past 20 years, from 1999 to 2020”.
GRANTS AND ART PRIZES
2023 - 3rd Photography prize of 4th Edition Artefici del nostro tempo, Musei Civici di Venezia Foundation.
2022 - Best Graphics prize of 104th Young Artists Collective of the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation.
2022 - Winner of Emerging Artists for the Public Art Work Project “La Mia Scuola Va In Classe A” organized by the Municipality of Venice and funded by Italian Ministry of Environment.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art
Her art portrays a fairy-tale realm for adults, using delicate colors to evoke dreamy visuals inspired by innocence. Chao's works offer a retreat from reality, merging dreams with everyday life. She researches color relationships and art therapy, skillfully crafting peaceful dreamscapes. Believing in the narrative strength of transparent materials, she captures powerful emotions with gentle hues.
PROJECTS AND RESIDENCE
2022-2023 - Residence of artist at Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation in Venice, Italy.
2022 - Project of the International Centre for Research on the Contemporary Arts of La Biennale di Venezia "Geopolitical map of the artists who participated in the Biennale exhibitions over the past 20 years, from 1999 to 2020”.
GRANTS AND ART PRIZES
2023 - 3rd Photography prize of 4th Edition Artefici del nostro tempo, Musei Civici di Venezia Foundation.
2022 - Best Graphics prize of 104th Young Artists Collective of the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation.
2022 - Winner of Emerging Artists for the Public Art Work Project “La Mia Scuola Va In Classe A” organized by the Municipality of Venice and funded by Italian Ministry of Environment.
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art
