2025 | Editorial
| Professional
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She/her - Why did you create this work?
I wanted to show people alongside the common urban wild animals of Seattle. The animals appearing on the chocolate are more accepted in the city’s gentrified areas, while the animals in the dumpster are often considered dirty or nuisances. All the chocolates were inspired by real life chocolates from the store’s Yelp page. - How were your illustrations used?
This illustration appeared alongside an article about dumpster diving at Theo's Chocolate Factory in the gentrifying Pacific Northwest. - What materials and techniques did you use?
This work was created digitally. - Was this project commissioned?
Commissioned - Commissioner Name
Noah Emrich - Commissioner Company
Cake Zine - Commissioner Instagram
@cake_zine - Agent
Magnet Reps - Agent Instagram
@magnetreps - Personal Website or Portfolio Link
dongyanxu.com/
- Instagram
@dongyanxu_art - Biography
Beijing-based illustrator Dongyan Xu's work communicates 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, relationships between people and animals. - Where are you currently based?
China
