Yi Pei Lieu
Nucleic Acid Therapeutics: Riding the wave of mRNA

Issue 28 of the A*STAR Research publication

Interview:


Preferred Pronoun?
She

Why did you choose to enter this work?
Out of all the illustrations that I've done, I think this is the one that capture and translate the essence of the editorial content the best.

What’s your favourite thing about your shortlisted project?
A picture speaks a thousand words. This is what I think I've achieved in this project, and this is my favorite part!

What excites you most about being shortlisted?
Receiving international recognition for the project is an extraordinary affirmation of my talent and hard work. Such recognition inspires and motivates myself the impact of creative expression.

Where do you usually work?
I'm working from home! A working laptop and iPad are my full work set up.

How long did it take to complete your project?
It took me about 2 weeks (1 week for the ideation and another week for the execution).

What is your dream commission?
Preferably illustration projects

What’s your favourite thing to draw?
Food and animals

What is your best tip for other illustrators?
It is alright we don't do good at everything, but there must be something we're good at. And if you can only do one thing, hone it to perfection. Hone it to the utmost limit!

What are your plans for the future?
Home my own style and make my own products :)




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