Artist Statement/CV
Suanna Zhong[b. 2004] currently resides and
works in Pittsburgh, PA. With a background in drawing and
photography, she explores how the inclusion and exclusion of
elements shape an image: collapsing three-dimensional forms
into digestible two-dimensional representations that adhere
to the language of the digital epoch.
As a former Computer Science TA, much of Zhong's work is
motivated by her desire for reform in Computer Science
education. By misappropriating well-established imagery
from academic literature, her artwork not only serves as
a catalyst for deconstructing the axioms that reinforce
the power dynamics at play within academic institutions,
but also represents the arduous yet meticulous labor of
computer scientists within the context of contemporary art.
Additionally, Zhong's work often reflects on what it was
like to navigate the complexities of queerness during
the golden age of Silicon Valley's Web 2.0 optimism.
2022–Present: Bachelor of Computer Science and Art, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2019: Digital Media and Sculpture, CSSSA, Santa Clarita, CA
2025 The 10 Year Plan, ARRIVISTE Coffee Roasters, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 MM Commons Rotating Exhibition, Margaret Morrison Street Neighborhood Commons, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Center for Sustainable Landscapes Research Institute Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 BXA Kaleidoscope, Hall of the Arts, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Metamorphosis, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Lemon Issue 03: Junction, The Frame Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 Sketchbook Show, The Frame Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2024 Irish Exit, The Frame Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2024 Revival, Ellis Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2024 Vocalization Project, Ellis Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2023 Wake The Dead, Ellis Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
2025 People's Choice Award Nomination, Center for Sustainable Landscapes Research Institute
2025 Lemon Issue 03: Junction
2024 CMU School of Art Student News
2023 Lemon Issue 02: Absurdity
2023 Lemon Issue 01: Collection
2023 Adolescent Content Annual Holiday Book
2022 Adolescent Content Annual Holiday Book
2021 Adolescent Content Annual Holiday Book
2021 VSCO Infrared Campaign Feature
04/2025–09/2025 Universal Music Group º1824 Content Team Member
12/2019–08/2025 Adolescent Content Freelance Photographer
10/2024–03/2025 Lunar Gala Front-End Dev
01/2023–08/2024 CMU 15-112: Fundamentals of Programming Teaching Assistant
10/2023–03/2024 Lunar Gala Head of Photography
suannaz [AT] andrew [DOT] cmu [DOT] edu
Instagram: @suannazhong
Github: suanna0
Photo by Katya Tsikina