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.
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
Primary Intentions, 2022
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on dyed raw 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
Looking at Oneself, 2023
acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw canvas, 34"H x 28"W
A Big Task, 2016
acrylic and hand cut vinyl on raw canvas, 60"H x 42"W
Jazz Movement Study (Monochromatic Dark Green), 2019
ink on raw green canvas, 22"H x 18"W
Open Arms, 2022
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on dyed raw canvas, 22"H x 18"W
Peace Plant, 2021
acrylic and cut vinyl on raw canvas, 14"H x 17"W
Opportunity For Reflection (Red), 2019
acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw red canvas on panel, 33"H x 27"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
Looking at Oneself 2, 2023
acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw canvas, 34"H x 28"W
We Need a Rebirth, 2021
acrylic, hand cut vinyl and foil on raw dyed canvas, 17"H x 14"W
Idolized: Made a God of (Palindromes), 2020
Acrylic, hand cut vinyl, and foil on raw yellow canvas, 34"H x 28"W