Chiung Xiaoqiong Zhang – World Illustration Awards

2024 | Longlist + Shortlist | Animation

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Why did you create this work?
Awakening of Insects is the third solar term in the Chinese lunar year. It is a lovely word in Chinese. It signals a rise in temperature and increased rainfall. The thunder of spring awakens the dormant animals of winter and the earth begins to come back to life. It represents the reviving of life. During the pandemic, I came up with the idea of making an animation about the Awakening of Insects.
How were your illustrations used?
It was my thesis film when I studied at MFA Computer Arts of School of Visual Arts.
What materials and techniques did you use?
I used After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Photoshop. I experimented with risograph printing textures in my animation. Combining printing techniques with my digital artwork was crucial to my creative process.
Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned
Personal Website or Portfolio Link
xiaoqiongzhang.com/
Instagram
@chiung.zhang
Biography
Chiung Xiaoqiong Zhang is a New York-based visual artist who works in illustration, animation, and motion graphics. She loves to make funny and colorful works. 3x3 International Illustration and Society of Illustrators both awarded Chiung for her animations.
Where are you currently based?
United States of America (USA)