Chad Kouri
Chicago, IL, USA
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), 2019
acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw red canvas on panel, 33"H x 27"W
A Big Task, 2016
acrylic and hand cut vinyl on raw canvas, 60"H x 42"W
Open Arms, 2022
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on dyed raw canvas, 22"H x 18"W
Looking at Oneself, 2023
acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw canvas, 34"H x 28"W
Tennis Rink, 2022
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw canvas , 22"H x 18"W
Almost Never, Sometimes, 2019
acrylic and hand cut vinyl on raw red canvas, 22"H x 18"W
Light in the Darkness, 2022
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw dyed canvas, 17"H x 14"W
Primary Intentions, 2022
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on dyed raw canvas, 22"H x 18"W
Idolized: Made a God of (Palindromes), 2020
Acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw yellow canvas, 34"H x 28"W
Peace Plant, 2021
acrylic and cut vinyl on raw canvas, 14"H x 17"W
Jazz Movement Study (Monochromatic Dark Green), 2019
ink on raw green canvas, 22"H x 18"W
We Need a Rebirth, 2021
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw dyed canvas, 17"H x 14"W
Ice Cream Monday, 2021
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw yellow canvas, 17"H x 14"W
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, 2023
acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw canvas, 34"H x 28"W