2024 | Category Winner + Longlist + Shortlist | Publishing
  • pronoun
    She/Her
  • Why did you create this work?
    In our daily lives, rules permeate, from road signs to instruction manuals, encompassing explicit directives and unspoken norms. They serve as guides and contributors, shaping our adherence to prescribed actions within established circles. I made a book with symbols and rules. Each page turn breaks the previous page's rules, urging viewers to confront and question often unnoticed conventions.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    Experimentation, Self Promotion/portfolio
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Procreate, coptic binding, screen printing
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Un-commissioned
  • College / University
    University of the Arts London
  • Course and graduation date
    MA illustration and visual media 2023
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    riverjiang.art/
  • Instagram
    @jiang_draws
  • Biography
    River Jiang is a Chinese illustrator based in London. Her artwork combines digital painting with vibrant colors and captivating designs. Inspired by themes such as family relationships, childhood memories, River’s illustrations evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia. She also has a strong interest in traditional crafts and printing techniques like riso and screen printing.
  • Where are you currently based?
    United Kingdom (UK)

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