Yuanjing Chu

Artist Statement

I am an illustrator from China. Since I was a child, I have always enjoyed reading all kinds of picture books and comics, sometimes beautiful pictures are more attractive than the words. In my work I always try to use various painting methods: watercolor, ink wash, printmaking, or digital painting. Because illustration can also be a language, it is possible to convey complex thoughts and emotions through images. When I was preparing my graduation work, I recalled my hometown, Anhui, and the cultural heritage of my hometown: the "Four Treasures of the Study" - Brush, Ink, Paper, and Inkstone, as well as the people and events that influenced me most while growing up. These memories and emotions became the inspiration for my work. Through painting, I try to pass on the cultural heritage of my hometown, unearth the forgotten or neglected stories, and re-present these stories to the audience with my brush. I dig deep into the connotations and characteristics of these cultural elements and convey these messages through the presentation of my artworks. In this creative process, I tried to use a combination of brushes and digital painting to create the artwork, using brushes to draw the lines and digital painting to color them. In this process, I not only found my spiritual home and cultural confidence but also became more deeply aware of the importance and uniqueness of these cultures. I feel proud of the culture of my hometown.

I am an illustrator from China. In my work, I use a variety of painting methods to create my work. In my visual thesis, I used a combination of traditional Chinese brush painting and digital painting, preserving the traditional hand-drawn lines while applying the rich colors of digital painting. I use this way to pass on the cultural heritage of my hometown and to explore the forgotten or neglected stories

Bio

Christina Chu is a creative illustrator who specializes in combining traditional Chinese elements with modern techniques to create a unique artistic style. As an artist from China, she is deeply influenced by traditional Chinese culture, and these elements not only serve as inspiration for her work but also as a reflection of her personal identity and background. Christina Chu strives to explore her own artistic content and style, keeping an open mind and an interest in different techniques and materials. She had studied sculpture and oil painting for five years, so she can see not only the influence of traditional culture but also modern art in her works, showing diversified artistic styles and innovative thinking. At the same time, Christina Chu is also good at drawing creative inspiration from life. She likes to observe the little moments in life, capture them and turn them into lovely artworks. Her works not only show her love and pursuit of art, but also the embodiment of multiculturalism and the spirit of the times.