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Hello!

I’m Kelly Zou, a visual artist and illustrator based in Edinburgh. My work explores memory, place, and emotion through drawing, painting, and graphic narratives.

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My Story

Born in China and originally trained in Information Management and Systems, I worked as a programmer before moving to Scotland to pursue art full time. This journey between two worlds — East and West, past and present — continues to shape my practice.

Drawing is at the heart of everything I do. I begin with observational sketches from life, travel, and memory, which evolve into layered paintings and scrolls that weave together internal and external landscapes. My work often carries a quiet sense of melancholy and nostalgia, exploring how personal and collective memories overlap.

Alongside my fine art practice, I create narrative-based illustrations, including Fragments of Memories — a graphic memoir about migration and belonging, and House of Cats, a playful series inspired by everyday life in Scotland.

I am passionate about using visual art as a means of emotional reflection, creative research, and connection with community and place.

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I'm always looking for new exciting projects and collaboration. Please feel free to connect.

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