2025 | Advertising
| New Talent
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She - Why did you create this work?
Eggs are one of the most common foods in people's lives, but the price varies greatly depending on how they are prepared or what they are used for, with flashy packaging and various labels give them extra value, but they are still essentially an egg. This reminds me of a real-life situation where the value is increased due to excessive packaging, and where consumers often fall into this consumerist trap due to the manipulation of capital. Taking this as my inspiration, I drew four illustrations - How were your illustrations used?
My illustrations have been primarily used in my portfolio to showcase my artistic style and storytelling ability. They represent my exploration of visual narratives and character-driven storytelling. - What materials and techniques did you use?
My main medium is digital print, where I work with soft textures and layered compositions to enhance storytelling. I have also experimented with silkscreen printing to explore different textural effects. Although this technique is not reflected in my final works, the process has influenced my approa - Was this project commissioned?
Un-commissioned / Self-initiated - College / University
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY - Course and graduation date
MA CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION 24.1.2025 - Instagram
@hazel.x_x - Biography
“Hangxin Xu is an illustrator from China. She initially studied oil painting and is now focused on creating children’s picture books. She enjoys working with soft materials like pencils, charcoal, and colored pencils, which bring a warm and gentle feeling to her artwork. Her illustrations often depict emotional stories between people, as well as connections between people and animals or nature.Through delicate visuals and sincere expressions, she aims to convey warmth and resonance to readers. - Where are you currently based?
United Kingdom (UK)
