Biography
ZHAO Jiajing (b. China) is an electroacoustic composer and sound artist based in London.
Zhao’s practice spans acousmatic music, sound installation, performance, and new media. Since 2019, he has focused on spatial sound, creating multichannel compositions and installations. His work explores questions of time, technological mediation, and our evolving relationship with both the digital and natural worlds. He frequently collaborates across disciplines, working with practitioners and researchers in visual art, theatre, science, and technology.
His work has been presented at Ars Electronica (AT), IRCAM (FR), ZKM Karlsruhe (DE), ICMC (Int’l), ISCM New Music Miami (US), SICMF (KR), and ORF musikprotokoll (AT). He has received recognitions and commissions from ISCM British Section, Aesthetica × Audible “The Listening Pitch”, Shanghai International Arts Festival – R.A.W. Programme, The Engine Room, Musicacoustica, PSeME, and Royal College of Art / LG Display.
Zhao holds an MA in Information Experience Design from the Royal College of Art and is currently pursuing a PhD in Electroacoustic Music at the University of the Arts London (CRiSAP), supervised by Adam Stanović. He is also a mentor and visiting lecturer for the MA in Designing Audio Experiences at University College London.
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