Login

Un-commissioned | New Talent

Why did you make this work:
The majority of mollusks have weak to no vision, yet they form beautiful shells of all shapes and colors. Inspired by Italo Calvino's story "The Spiral", the image portrays the beauty mollusks created independent of vision, yet perceived by the constantly evolving eyes of other animals, sparking inspiration and imagination.

What materials and techniques did you use?:
Colored pencil and digital procreate

How were your illustrations used:
Self initiated, potentially for books or editorial



Social Media:
instagram.com/ada_zshen

Personal Website:
adazshen.com

College:
School of Visual Arts


Currently Based:
United States of America (USA)

Biography:
Ada Zejun Shen is an illustrator from Shanghai studying in SVA in New York. Aspired to make interpretive scientific editorial illustration, Ada's work explores the multidimensional intersection of science and art, literature and mythology.