bio/
Kailun Yang is a Chicago-based artist whose practice explores the interplay of perception, memory, and the fleeting beauty of daily life. Through keen observation of ephemeral moments in both natural and urban environments, Yang creates intimate visual experiences that invite quiet contemplation and emotional resonance.
Working primarily with mixed media on paper, as well as natural materials such as abaca pulp, bamboo, and glass, Yang combines meticulous mark-making with a poetic sensibility. His interdisciplinary approach bridges drawing, sculpture, and material experimentation, transforming delicate gestures and textures into meditations on vulnerability, loss, and the quiet rhythms of everyday existence.
Yang earned his MFA in Fiber and Material Studies from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2020. His work has been exhibited internationally in China, Japan, and the United States.
artist statement/
Kailun Yang's practice explores the interplay of perception, memory, and the fleeting beauty of daily life. By observing ephemeral moments in natural and urban environments, he creates intimate visual experiences that resonate with emotion.
Working primarily with colored pencil and watercolor on paper, Yang employs meticulous mark-making and a poetic visual language. He turns his practice into a medium for contemplation and subtle emotional healing.
contact/
Kailun Yang (Quentin)
quentinkailun@gmail.com