Shuai's artistic practice is characterized by a sweet and heartwarming tone, aiming to evoke joy and light feelings in her audience. She draws inspiration from everyday conversations, nostalgia, and her experiences with video games, which influence her visual style. Her illustrations explore themes of identity and emotional complexity, informed by the works of filmmakers like Ang Lee and Edward Yang. Currently working on a picture book featuring a perfectionist mouse, Shuai aspires to deepen connections through her art and express the intricacies of human relationships.
I always hope my work can bring people a light, joyful feeling, that kind of silly little smile you get after reading something quietly funny, a sentiment she describes as healing.
Sometimes I feel like emotions need a place to go, and for me, images are that place, both as an exit and an entry, manifesting in both the sweet and the absurd.
In a way, I'm also looking for traces of the past in my present time, questioning whether that's the reason behind the semi-nostalgic vibe of my illustrations.
I've always been interested in emotional rhythm, inner life, and the subtle layers of human relationships; I want to use images not simply for decoration.
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