2024 | Longlist | Editorial
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She/Her - Why did you create this work?
This is a New Yorker style Book Review editorial illustration based on "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng. The book is about a Chinese American family working through their trauma after their favorite middle daughter, Lydia, is found drowned in a nearby lake. Lydia was dealing with immense familial expectations differing from her actual dream before her death. - How were your illustrations used?
The illustration is used for my portfolio website and social media promotion. - What materials and techniques did you use?
Digital - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned - College / University
School of Visual Arts - Course and graduation date
MFA Illustration as Visual Essay - May 2025 - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
caitlindu.com
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@phantalism - Biography
My work tastes like expired childhood.
I am a Chinese illustrator who specializes in comics and editorial illustration. I like to capture a sense of melancholic nostalgia through not only characters, but also lighting and atmosphere.
My work has been recognized and exhibited by the MoCCA Arts Fest, Printed Matter and The New School Free Press. - Where are you currently based?
United States of America (USA)
