I am a Taiwanese artist-illustrator based in Maidstone, who supports and raises awareness of underrepresented groups, such as children with ADHD, Down’s syndrome, and highly sensitive children. My aim is to make picture books that provide comfort and understanding to children, while promoting empathy and acceptance towards those who are different from ourselves.

In addition to my work creating picture books, I also create illustrations and paintings for both children and adults alike. My art is driven by my desire to express emotions and communicate through painting and drawing with colours. I create art using mixed-media techniques, layering tangible textures to add a unique and tactile quality. My digital work retains the charm and appeal of traditional materials and textures.

For inquiries and commissions, please contact me at hsinyiyao.com@gmail.com 
You can also find me on Instagram!

AWARD

• World Illustration Awards, Longlist, 2021

• 3x3 International Illustration Professional Show No.17, Merit Award, 2020

• 3x3 International Illustration Professional Show No.16, Merit Award x1, Honorable Mention x1, 2019

• 3x3 International Illustration Student Show No.15, Merit Award, 2018

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITION

• PMT Postcard Exhibition, Birmingham 2019

• Waves - Illustrating Wellbeing - A Group Show, Bristol 2019

• The AOI: Come Together Exhibition, London 2018

• ‘more’ Show, Kingston Degree Show, London 2017

INTERVIEW

artistik rezo, Paris 2021

點讀華山 Sesame Huashan 1914 ISSUE, Taipei 2020

 
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