Chad Kouri

Chicago, IL, USA

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Biography

Chad Kouri is an American multidisciplinary artist known for his bold, graphic compositions that explore the intersection of color, language, and sound. Influenced by jazz, design, and Minimalism, Kouri's work spans collage, painting, and public interventions.

His abstract works often incorporate found materials and typography, emphasizing improvisation and accessibility in art. His work has been featured in institutions such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and various public spaces.

Opportunity For Reflection (Red)

Opportunity For Reflection (Red), 2019

acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw red canvas on panel, 33"H x 27"W

A Big Task

A Big Task, 2016

acrylic and hand cut vinyl on raw canvas, 60"H x 42"W

Open Arms

Open Arms, 2022

acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on dyed raw canvas, 22"H x 18"W

Looking at Oneself

Looking at Oneself, 2023

acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw canvas, 34"H x 28"W

Tennis Rink

Tennis Rink, 2022

acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw canvas , 22"H x 18"W

Almost Never, Sometimes

Almost Never, Sometimes, 2019

acrylic and hand cut vinyl on raw red canvas, 22"H x 18"W

Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness, 2022

acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw dyed canvas, 17"H x 14"W

Primary Intentions

Primary Intentions, 2022

acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on dyed raw canvas, 22"H x 18"W

Idolized: Made a God of (Palindromes)

Idolized: Made a God of (Palindromes), 2020

Acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw yellow canvas, 34"H x 28"W

Peace Plant

Peace Plant, 2021

acrylic and cut vinyl on raw canvas, 14"H x 17"W

Jazz Movement Study (Monochromatic Dark Green)

Jazz Movement Study (Monochromatic Dark Green), 2019

ink on raw green canvas, 22"H x 18"W

We Need a Rebirth

We Need a Rebirth, 2021

acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw dyed canvas, 17"H x 14"W

Ice Cream Monday

Ice Cream Monday, 2021

acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw yellow canvas, 17"H x 14"W

Opportunity For Reflection (Green)

Opportunity For Reflection (Green), 2019

acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw green canvas on panel, 44"H x 36"W

Looking at Oneself 2

Looking at Oneself 2, 2023

acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw canvas, 34"H x 28"W