Nancy Nan is an illustrator from Tianjin, China and now based in New York. 

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."

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Awards:

World Illustration Awards, Shortlisted Artist & Jury Highlights, 2025

SVA MFA Illustration Department Merit Scholarship, 2025

iJungle Illustration Award, Self-Promotion Merit Award, 2024

3x3 Illustration Annual 21, Professional Show Merit, 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

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Exhibition:

The Visit to the Museum, SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York, 2025

Pratt Show, Brooklyn, 2023

SOI Student Scholarship Competition Exhibition, New York, 2023

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Publication:

4N Magazine Issue #4, 2025

3x3 Illustration Annual, 2021 & 2023 & 2024

iJungle Illustration Annual, 2022 & 2024