Neko Jiang (AKA Jiedi Jiang) is a freelance illustrator originally from Chengdu, China. Currently she based in New York City. She graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a Master of Fine Arts degree in illustration. Her illustrations received many recognition such as World Illustration Awards, 3x3 Illustration, American Illustration, etc.
She is using her imagination to create a unique "NEKO" world, and she loves to create funny and adorable characters. Neko is fascinated by different color combinations, she has a strong enthusiasm for creating art and storytelling. Her most recent works are created utilizing digital media.
Neko has a passion for editorial illustration, picture book, advertising illustration, packaging illustration, poster design, and Motion graphic. She is looking forward and always willing to work with new clients.
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Education:
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) - Illustration MFA
East China Normal University (ECNU) - Animation Design BFA
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Interview & Feature:
CREATIVE REVIEW, SUPERSONIC ART, PIF MAGAZINE, CREATIVE BOOM,
NEW JERSEY STAGE, BALLPITMAG, VAST MAGAZINE
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Partial Client:
POPSHOT QUARTERLY, SHEIN, POLITICO, MEET FRESH, RY CPAs
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Awards & Recognition:
Illustration West 60 - Unpublished & Self-Promotional - Bronze Award
Hiii Illustration 2020 - Uncommissioned - Best of the Best Award
3x3 Illustration Annual No.18 - Professional Show - Merit Winner
Brightness Illustration Awards 2020 - Shortlisted Artist
3x3 Illustration Annual No.17 - Professional Show - Honorable Mention
American Illustration (AI-AP) 39 Annual Award - Chosen Winner
World Illustration Awards 2020 - Advertising - Longlisted Artist
Communication Arts 2020 - Unpublished - Shortlisted Artist
7th "Snow Wolf Cup" Animation and Comics Competition - Excellent Prize
8th Xiamen International Animation Festival "Golden Dolphin" Competition - Gold Prize
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Exhibition:
2021 - ART ZOO International Pioneer Youth Illustration Art Exhibition, Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China
2021 - Illustration Solo Show "Connection", Meet Fresh, Jersey City, NJ
2020 - MFA Illustration Visual Thesis Online Exhibition, Society of Illustrator Online Exhibits, New York, US
2019 - MIXC WORLD With Art "LIVE YOUNG" Selected Entries Show, MIXC WORLD, Shenzhen, China
2019 - FIT Student Exhibition, The OK Space Gallery, New York, US
2017 - FIT Faculty and Student Exhibition, The OK Space Gallery, New York, US