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2025 | Publishing | New Talent
  • Why did you create this work?
    Yoyo and Grandma's playful journey in a pop-up interactive children's book. As kids explore the comical search for missing glasses, this tale bridges generations. With captivating art and two bonus zines, it offers modern insights for elder readers, making it fun and enlightening for all.
  • How were your illustrations used?
    All of the pieces included in this interactive Pop-up book is based on my illustrations. These illustrations works for storytelling.
  • What materials and techniques did you use?
    Digital Drawing, Risograph, Inkjet printing, Thread, Glue, Paper Engineering
  • Was this project commissioned?
    Un-commissioned / Self-initiated
  • College / University
    School of Visual Arts
  • Course and graduation date
    Senior Thesis, May 2024
  • Personal Website or Portfolio Link
    jingtongyan.com
  • Instagram
    @yolande_double
  • Biography
    Jingtong Yan is a New York-based illustrator and art educator. She graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a major in Illustration. During her studies, she focused on pop-up books, using storytelling as a key tool to express personal voices and communicate with society. In her work, she combines traditional materials with digital techniques, preserving the unique textures of traditional methods while making books reproducible.
  • Where are you currently based?
    United States of America (USA)
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