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Esther Tang's gloriously textural illustrations help her connect to the world emotionally

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Since graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2022, her distinctive illustration style has been recognised by the Society of Illustrators, Creative Quarterly, and the World Illustration Awards. The core of my art lies in its ability to stir emotions, spark thoughts, and initiate conversations," Esther tells Creative Boom. "The

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Flora Bai on art as self-healing, developing her style, and exploring parallel worlds via shoes

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Yet despite how unsettling some of her art may sound, creativity has always been a therapeutic pursuit for Flora. Originally from Wuhan, Flora moved to New York four years ago to chase her artistic ambitions. Ever since I was a child, I've always dreamed of becoming an artist," she tells Creative Boom. "I

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Artists demonstrate how to grab attention at the world's biggest design event

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And so, every year, they put a lot of time, effort, and money into developing a unique art installation that conveys their vision of the automotive future. Yes, it's quite a complex topic to evoke in a work of visual art. This year, we got not one but two such exhibits under the joint heading of 'Time'.

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Jaenam Yoo's synthetic, dream-like drawings focus on the beauty in the mundane

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Los Angeles-based artist Jaenam Yoo blends the natural and the artificial to create otherworldly illustrations of inflated flowers and plump, floral humanoids. Among all the people who influenced me, my uncle was the one who particularly impacted me the most, as he introduced me to the creative and artistic world," Jaenam tells Creative Boom.

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Haruko Hayakawa creates surreal CG artwork packed with humour and subversion

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Brooklyn-based CG artist and creative director Haruko Hayakawa specialises in creating stunning, bizarre visuals which tackle consumer culture, brands and nostalgia. For as long as she can remember, Haruko Hayakawa has always been drawn to art and the act of creation, whether that was drawings, sewing or exploring digital art.

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Mellow Meadow's art sends you on a spiritual journey through natural and mystical beings

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The Chinese-born, New York-based artist, discusses how her illustrations make her feel more connected to nature. At its best, art can be transportive: taking you out of yourself, offering fresh perspectives, and putting you into a different state of mind. I hope people can feel the peace and meditative energy within my art," she says.

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Changyu Zou creates stunning illustrations inspired by the beauty and romance of poetry

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Originally from China, Changyu moved overseas to study an MFA in illustration at the Savannah College of Art. Most of Changyu's inspiration comes from the written word instead of other artists; poetry, particularly, gets her creative juices flowing. This doesn't mean that art doesn't influence her style, though.