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2025 | Exploration | Professional
  • pronoun
    He/Him
  • Why did you create this work?
    This is a personal piece created to enhance my portfolio. It celebrates the acrobatic busking entertainment in NYC trains.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    It was shared on social media.
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    It was created digitally using Procreate.
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Un-commissioned / Self-initiated
  • Commissioner Company
    N/A
  • Agent
    N/A
  • Agent Instagram
    N/A
  • College / University
    University of Wisconsin-Stout
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    touyiaxiong.com
  • Instagram
    @tyxdraws
  • Biography
    Tou Yia Xiong is a Hmong-American illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand and raised in Wisconsin, he draws deeply from his Hmong heritage, personal journey, and passion for storytelling. Tou Yia’s work explores themes of community, representation, and shared human experiences, brought to life through a vibrant, geometric style.
  • Where are you currently based?
    United States of America (USA)
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