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Renee Li Zhang

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🎨 Multimedia Visual Artist & Art director
🧠 Illustrator @northeastern | Ex-Eng
🌿 Public Art, VR/AR，Art Healing
✨ Bridging science, faith & souls

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A little doorway to somewhere peaceful. 🌿☀️

Inspired by traditional Chinese architecture, guardian lions, and the quiet beauty of nature.

Creating this illustration for Northeastern Global News made me feel a little homesick — a little piece of home, brought to life through color and imagination. 💙

📰 Read the full story:
https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/07/03/fu-dogs-oakland/

#EditorialIllustration #ChineseArchitecture #CulturalHeritage #IllustrationArt #VisualStorytelling IllustratorsOnInstagram by @lizhangart

Can music shape a child‘s developing brain?

An editorial illustration I created for Northeastern Global News @northeasternglobalnews
@northeastern exploring the fascinating connection between music, childhood development, and the brain.

Where science meets imagination. ✨

📰 Read the full story:
https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/09/25/music-cognitive-benefits-kids-brain-study/

#EditorialIllustration #ScientificIllustration #MusicAndTheBrain #Neuroscience #ChildDevelopment ArtMeetsScience VisualStorytelling by @lizhangart

Can a poisonous plant help save lives? 🌿💜

A new editorial illustration I created for Northeastern Global News, exploring the fascinating connection between plants, human biology, and medicine.

New research reveals how foxglove produces toxic molecules that could hold the key to developing safer heart and cancer drugs.

Read the full story:
https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/04/22/foxglove-plant-drug-development/

#EditorialIllustration #ScientificIllustration #BotanicalIllustration #ScienceAndArt #DrugDiscovery VisualStorytelling NortheasternUniversity by @lizhangart

Who’s really in control of your TikTok feed? 📱✨

An editorial illustration I created for Northeastern Global News, exploring how TikTok’s algorithm shapes what we see—and how much control we actually have over our recommendations.

Can tapping “Not Interested” really change what the algorithm shows us?

Amazing author:Cesareo Contreras @cesareor

Read the full story:
https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/06/09/tiktok-not-interested-algorithm-control/

#EditorialIllustration #TikTokAlgorithm #SocialMedia #DigitalCulture #VisualStorytelling by @lizhangart

Can ChatGPT really be your therapist? 🤖💭

An editorial illustration I created for Northeastern Global News, exploring the growing role of AI in mental health care.

AI may offer comfort and accessibility, but can it truly replace human empathy and professional care?

Read the full story:
https://news.northeastern.edu/2025/09/15/should-you-use-chatgpt-for-therapy/

#EditorialIllustration #ScientificIllustration #ArtificialIntelligence #MentalHealth #Psychology VisualStorytelling NortheasternUniversity by @lizhangart

New illustration for Northeastern Global News! @northeasternglobalnews @northeastern 🎨

Exploring the psychology behind self-harm and the complex relationship between mind and body.

A challenging but meaningful topic to visualize, bringing together psychology, philosophy, and art.

Read the full story: https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/10/27/why-do-people-self-harm/

#EditorialIllustration #ScientificIllustration #Psychology #MindAndBody #VisualStorytelling by @lizhangart

Unused illo exploring the neuroscience of fear — stillness vs. motion, and the different ways fear can be expressed. Didn’t make the final cut, but I still love this one. ✨
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#neuroscienceart#scientificillustration#theartoffear#digitalillustration#editorialart by @lizhangart

My favorite piece recently created for @northeastern @northeasternglobalnews. This is an editorial illustration for the story about exploring longevity genes and drug discovery. It also serves as a tribute to an artist I deeply admired and respected：David Hockney.
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#davidhockney#inspiration#illustration #editorialillustration #longevity by @lizhangart

Another recent illustration for @northeasternglobalnews
“Where are the women? Researchers are on a quest for more representation in medical research
Despite constituting half the population, female subjects are still underrepresented in medical trials. At Northeastern University, a cohort of researchers is trying to close that gender gap.”
Author: Noah Lloyd.
Link in the story. by @lizhangart

Happy Horse Lunar New Year！
Rooted in faith, running with vision.” 🕊️ Inspired by the spirit of the Fire Horse, this piece represents the courage to move forward while staying grounded in our values. Proud to share this celebration with the @northeastern family! 🧧❤️
根基深厚，步履不停。火马不仅是速度，更是勇往直前的生命意志。祝东北大学的每一位校友新春快乐，愿我们都在恩典中奔腾。
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#FaithBasedBrand #ChristianValues #NortheasternUniversity #BostonDesigner #CreativeMinistry #LunarNewYear #LNY2026 #馬到成功 #DesignWithPurpose #BostonCreatives #GraceAndGrit by @lizhangart

From poetry to pop art, geometry to gentle grain, Li Zhang’s illustrations are a playground of ideas and textures. ✨Her conceptual flair turns every brief into a story, painted by hand and perfected in pixels. 🎨

🌀 Step inside her world of symmetry, symbolism, and surprise!

Artist: Li Zhang (@lizhangart)

#LiZhang #IllustrationXArtist #FeaturedArtist #Illustration #ConceptualArt #DigitalPainting #EditorialIllustration #ArtOfGeometry #ContemporaryIllustration by @lizhangart

🌟 Explore the Empire State! 🌟

From the iconic skyline of New York City 🗽 to the serene beauty of the Adirondacks 🏞️, the historic charm of Hudson Valley 🌉, and the adventurous trails of the Finger Lakes 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️, New York State is full of hidden gems.

Swipe through Greater Niagara’s waterfalls 🌊, the cultural richness of Catskills 🍂, and the scenic waters of Thousand Islands-Seaway. Whether you’re craving city vibes, nature escapes, or foodie adventures, NY has it all!

Which part of New York is your favorite? 💙

#NewYorkState #NYTravel #MapIllustration #ExploreNY #FingerLakes #Catskills #HudsonValley #Adirondacks #TravelInspiration by @lizhangart