Nine Zhao – World Illustration Awards

2024 | Longlist + Shortlist | Science & Technology

pronoun
she/they
Why did you create this work?
I’m always thinking about the future. In this series, I envision a future world with super-advanced technology coexists with a devastated ecology. I depict this world through the eyes of an ordinary individual, showcasing technological progress, species extinction, economic disparities, and the challenge of end-of-life care amidst resource scarcity.
How were your illustrations used?
Postcards, self-publishing books, social media, and websites. Could be used for science fiction novels, magazines, and articles, on paper and digital displays.
What materials and techniques did you use?
micron pen on paper and colored digitally with Procreate and Photoshop
Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned
College / University
School of Visual Arts
Course and graduation date
BFA Illustration 2024
Personal Website or Portfolio Link
ninezhao.com/
Instagram
@ninezhao_art
Biography
Nine Zhao is an illustrator and designer based in New York City and Chengdu China.
Where are you currently based?
United States of America (USA)