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Neko Jiang (AKA Jiedi Jiang) is a freelance illustrator originally from Chengdu, China, now based in Seattle, WA. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC with a Master of Fine Arts degree in Illustration. Her work has received numerous recognitions, including the World Illustration Awards, 3x3 Illustration, and American Illustration.

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Using her imagination to create a unique "NEKO" world, Neko loves to design funny and adorable characters. Her artistic journey is a celebration of color, form, and texture. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, societal dynamics, and personal experiences, Neko excels in combining color palettes to weave together whimsical and introspective narratives.

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Neko has a passion for editorial illustration, picture books, advertising illustration, packaging illustration, poster design, and motion graphics. She hopes to maintain a humble and learning mindset, collaborating with various clients and taking on different projects.

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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      Illustration West 60 - Unpublished & Self-Promotional - Bronze Award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      Communication Arts 2020 - Unpublished - Shortlisted Artist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

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