Methodology

• Feminist Psychogeographical Observation: Breaking away from rational cartography to reconstruct urban spatial structures through female subjective emotions and sensory perception.
  

I do sketches first, mostly draw from real life. Female city wanderers pay more attention to the subtle effects of air temperature and humidity on emotions, as well as the soft color changes brought by light to streets or plants. I also use the painting more delicately depict the changes in characters' feelings and the flow of emotions in the painting:

Then I take photos, which I do official artworks would base on.
I normally add a girl stands for me as a main character to observe the environment, and so she is the city wanderer rambling in streets and alleys:

• Material Assemblage & Tactile Collage: Pitting water, ink, structural glue and pigments against each other to respond to the tactile misalignment between rigid urban concrete and delicate human skin.
  

I do experiments with different materials, such as pastels and structure glue.
I also write a real letter with Raymond Carver’s poetry in it and fold it into an envolope and stick it on the drawing, to pretent it was delivered by hummingbirds:

• Autoethnographic Visual Monologue: Transforming personal introversion, social anxiety, and solitude into a primary research sample to dissect the pervasive isolation of modern urbanites.

Before this artwork series, I did a digital illustration series to create a female solitude monologue by motion gifs called “Miss Lonely”. This series was created during 2018-2019, basically described my daily life when I was alone:

Featured Artifact —— Artist Zine 《出口》 (Way Out)

︎ Art manifesto on the last page

“ By the end of 2009, the global urban population reached approximately 56%—meaning that city dwellers have officially become the majority in this world. As urbanites, we are molded into all sorts of shapes by this relentless density, squeezed into myriad fractures, yet ignited by unexpected sparks. You might resist this state, or you might secretly love it.

On one hand, the city isolates us into solitary islands through its concrete jungle, behind whose doors lie our private little worlds. On the other hand, its nights overflow with neon lights, clamor, and inescapable socialization. Those of us living with social anxiety both yield to this urban reality and resist its demands on how we ought to connect.

It seems as though urban life is ill-suited for us; yet the city uniquely isolates each individual, granting us a quiet sanctuary to erect our own safe zones. As we are shaped by the city, we are also quietly reshaping it in return. Ironically, humans are gregarious by nature, yet the moment we gather to form towns and cities, we end up separated.

The city resembles a gray canvas layered with heavy, vibrant impasto paint—each stroke of color is you and me, each one flickering in isolation. It seems to hold us in disdain, scorning every dream; yet it feels like an old friend who knows us best—witnessing our every moment and seeing through our hidden vulnerabilities.

Today, I stared at a small chunk of concrete. Fractured yet unyielding, it lay among the ruins—waiting to be forgotten, yet longing for rebirth.

I felt as though I was looking at myself. ”

• Format: Independent Artist Zine / 16 spreads (32 Pages)

• Medium: Mixed media, watercolour, colour pencils, soft pastel, acrylic, ink

• Accolades: Compiled from the award-winning series (ADC 103rd Gold Cube, CA Awards of Execllence, JIA Silver Award, etc.)

• Core Concept: 

This zine is a visual exploration of how we survive and balance existence within the modern concrete forest. Navigating crowded streets to shield herself from the weight of social anxiety, the City Wanderer searches for light in the shadows. Her journey is not merely about escaping reality, but about building a portable sanctuary—a place where alienated spirits can breathe, heal, and find the strength to recharge.
Way Out was born from my own experiences with social anxiety and introversion. Rather than suppressing these feelings, I chose to use my subjective emotions as a primary research sample. I turned my observations as a female Flâneuse into visual and physical structures.
The title Way Out is not about escaping reality, but about self-reconciliation. Through heavy paper textures, dark tonal layers, and quiet moments within convenience stores or rain-slicked corners, this Zine creates a portable, tactile sanctuary. It serves as a physical reminder that even in the most overwhelming environments, we can always build an internal exit—a space where our vulnerability is preserved, and our presence is authentic.

Selected Awards

• ADC 103rd Annual Awards | Gold Cube

• CA Illustration Competition | Award of Excellence

• Japan Illustration Award | Silver Award

• Hiii Illustration Award | Best of the Best Award (最佳作品奖)

• 3x3 International Illustration Annual No.19 | Distinguished Merit

• CACC Golden Dragon Award | Best Illustration Nomination (最佳插画奖提名)

• America Illustration 42 | Selected Winner
• World Illustration Award | Longlist

Jury Reviews

• BranD Magazine (Hiii Illustration Award Juror):  “冷色系与细腻的朦胧感让作品看似冷漠，仔细观察局部却热闹丰富、温暖有度，精准击中了社恐人士的情感需求。” (Cold tones and subtle haziness create detachment, yet closer inspection reveals warmth and richness—precisely capturing the emotional needs of introverted souls.)

• Ailun Jiang (Japan Illustration Award Juror):  “Illustration is a direct expression of the subjective world. Different materials used on paper improve the experimental effect. The delicate colors make the city full of warmth.”

• Takahiro Kanie (蟹江隆広) (Japan Illustration Award Juror):  “重力もパースも無視したような自由な構図が魅力的。” (Captivating compositions that seem to defy gravity and perspective, creating a truly unique signature.)