Xinyuan Zhan

ILLUSTRATOR

Based in Nanjing, b. 1997

Zhan Xinyuan graduated from the Picture Book Creation Studio at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, where she pursued both her undergraduate and graduate studies. Her notable works include "Guided Tours Inside the Cranium" and "Time and Light Theater," and she has already published picture books such as "Guided Tours Inside the Cranium," "Chinese Symbols: Red Packets," and "The Name of the Little Cat."

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ARTWORKS

  • The Hub of Thought

    6614x2717 pixels, Digital, 2020

  • In her exploration of the resonant harmony between the self and the universe, Zhan concretizes and objectifies the existential essence of life, permeating this concept throughout all aspects of her creations. Through her visual narratives, she presents a fresh world where souls dance in communion.

  • The Song of Guanguan Jujube

    2262 × 2262 pixels, Digital, 2021

  • The Lost Kingdom

    2631x2710 pixels, Digital, 2023

  • Circus

    3964x2405 pixels, Digital, 2021

  • As we engage our senses to capture fleeting moments of life and embrace the ever-changing flow of time in nature, closing our eyes to experience the exchange of souls, our thoughts gently flow, leaving deep impressions, both profound and shallow, within the cranium. Pair text with an image to focus on your chosen product, collection, or blog post. Add details on availability, style, or even provide a review.

  • The Seahorse Maze

    6614x2717 pixels, Digital, 2020

  • The Weather Bureau

    6614x2717 pixels, Digital, 2020

  • The Theater of Time and Light: Curtain Call

    13x15 inches, Mixed media, 2023

  • The Theater of Time and Light:Stage Setup

    25x29 inches, Mixed media, 2023

  • Theater of Time: Changxin Palace Lantern

    13 x15 inches, Mixed media, 2023

  • The Theater of Time and Light: Dormancy

    13x 15 inches, Mixed media, 2023

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Experience

  • Brand Collaborations

    • Artistic design for the opening of the new Adidas Beijing THE BOX store.
    • Collaboration with the National Grand Theater to commemorate its 16th anniversary and present artworks within the venue.
    • Design contributions to the cultural and creative aspects of CCTV's program "The Most Beautiful Chinese Opera."
    • Visual concept design for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics by the Organizing Committee.
    • Illustrations for national primary school mathematics textbooks and textbooks on ethics and rule of law by the People's Education Press.
    • Production of promotional animations for recipients of the July 1st Medal by Xinhua News Agency.

  • Exhibitions/Awards

    2024:

    • Held a joint exhibition at the Tiantao Art Museum in Zhongshan City.

    2023:

    • Nominated for the Thousand-Mile Journey Award at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Recognized as an Outstanding Graduate at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Awarded Outstanding Graduation Work at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Selected for inclusion in the Graduate360° 2023 Annual Work Yearbook.
    • Recognized as an Outstanding Graduate by the Beijing Municipal Government.
    • Awarded the Special Recommendation Prize at the First Central Academy of Fine Arts Digital Image Art Festival.
    • Work "Time and Light Theater" featured in the China Youth Daily.
    • Exhibited at the Ruan Wu Wu Sheng Wenzhou Urban Balcony Exhibition.
    • Held a solo illustration exhibition at Longhu Jiangbei Tianjie in Nanjing.
    • Held a personal illustration exhibition at the Beiyi Art Museum in Zhuhai.
    • Participated in the DESIGNNOVA Tianhe International Innovative Design Exhibition in Ningbo.

    2022:

    • Received Outstanding Work Award at the Hiii Illustration International Illustration Competition.
    • Awarded full scholarship from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Recognized as an Outstanding Social Worker at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Awarded for Academic Research and Innovation at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Received the Digital Communication Award at the DESIGNNOVA Tianhe International Innovative Design Competition.

    2021:

    • Awarded Best Creative Idea at the Central Academy of Fine Arts Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition.
    • Won the Central Academy of Fine Arts Research and Innovation Award.
    • Curated and participated in the exhibition showcasing youthful expression at SUDW Gusu Ancient Town.
    • Participated in the Shanghai Art and Design Innovation Future Education Expo.

    2020:

    • Awarded full scholarship from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Received the Third Zcool Excellent Picture Book Award.
    • Won the 17th China Animation Golden Dragon Award.
    • Second Prize for Outstanding Graduation Project at the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
    • Exhibited works at the Zhuhai Coast Boundary Art Museum.
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