ABOUT
Nancy Nan is a Chinese illustrator now based in New York. She graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Communication Design (illustration emphasis) and minor in art history. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay at School of Visual Arts.
"My illustration blends the organic textures of traditional media with digital tools, favoring mostly desaturated tones that naturally set the mood and enhance the narrative of each image. Tranquil and playful energies coexist in my body of work, reflecting the balance between calm and lively moments. Drawing inspiration from the subtle nuances of everyday life and personal memories, my work seeks to uncover the emotions hidden within the ordinary, inviting viewers to reflect and connect with their own experiences through the silent conversation."
AWARDS
iJungle Illustration Award, Self-Promotion Merit Award, 2024
3x3 Illustration Annual 21, Merit (Professional Show), 2024
SCBWI Ezra Jack Keats Prize, 2023
3x3 Illustration Annual 20, Merit, 2023
BIBF Ananas Illustration, Longlist, 2023
Pratt Circle Award, 2023
SOI Student Scholarship Competition, Selected, 2023
iJungle Illustration Award, New Talent Merit Award, 2022
3x3 Illustration Annual 18, Distinguished Merit, 2021
Pratt Institute President's List, 2018 - 2023
EXHIBITIONS
Pratt Show, Brooklyn, 2023
SOI Student Scholarship Competition Exhibition, New York, 2023
PUBLICATION
3x3 Illustration Annual 21, 2024
3x3 Illustration Annual 20, 2023
SOI Student Scholarship Catalog, 2023
iJungle Illustration Annual, 2022
3x3 Illustration Annual 18, 2021
CONTACT
Email: nancynanart@gmail.com
Instagram: @nancynan_illust