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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.

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.

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

  • Interview & Feature:

      CREATIVE REVIEW,  SUPERSONIC ART,  PIF MAGAZINE,  CREATIVE BOOM, 

       NEW JERSEY STAGE,  BALLPITMAG,  VAST MAGAZINE

  • Partial Client:

       POPSHOT QUARTERLYSHEINPOLITICOMEET FRESHRY CPAs

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      Illustration West 60 - Unpublished & Self-Promotional - Bronze Award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      Communication Arts 2020 - Unpublished - Shortlisted Artist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

  • 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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