DONGYAN XU: BIO
Beijing, China [Chinese]
The work of Beijing-based illustrator Dongyan Xu communicates an aura of sensitivity and acceptance within its textured linework and vibrant yet sophisticated use of color. Inspired by the polarity of life, from the positivity of children's picture books to art's ability to release difficult emotions, Dongyan's favorite subjects are mental wellness, individual emotions, and relationships between people and animals.